Sunbeam 3966, 3965, 3964 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Classic Irons

Manual de Instrucciones

Planchas Clásicas

www.sunbeam.com

P.N. 112931

MODELS/ MODELOS

3964, 3965, 3966

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

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• Use iron only for its intended use.

• To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.

• The fabric select dial and steam lever should always be turned to “ plugging or unplugging from out let. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away

• Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.

• Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying and when not in use.

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Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron. Take it to an authorized service center for examination and/or repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used.

• Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not leave iron unattended while plugged in or turned on or on an ironing board.

• Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down – there may be hot water in the reservoir.

• If the iron is not operating normally, disconnect from the power supply and have the iron serviced by an authorized service center. Or call Customer Service at 800-458-8407.

• Your SUNBEAM the iron unattended. Do not set the iron on an unprotected surface, even if it is on its heel rest.

LLINSTRUCTIONS

iron is designed to rest on the heel rest. Do not leave

EFORE

O/Off” before

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• This is a 1200-Watt appliance. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.

• If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15-ampere cord should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.

FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug fits a polarized outlet only one way; if the plug does

not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IRONING GUIDE

FABRIC STEAM SETTING

Acrylic

Acetate

Polyester

Rayon

Silk

Viscose

Nylon

Wool Steam Wool

Wool Blends Steam Wool

Cotton Blends Steam Cotton

SUGGESTED FABRIC SELECT

/Off (

Dry)

/Off (

Dry)

/Off (

Dry)

/Off (

Dry)

/Off (

Dry)

/Off (

Dry)

/Off (

Dry)

DIAL SETTING

Synthetic

Silk

IRONING RECOMMENDATIONS

Iron garment inside out

Iron garment inside out while still damp.

Iron garment inside out.

Iron garment inside out. Use an ironing cloth* to prevent shine marks.

Mainly dry iron; steam may be used under garment manufacturer’s instructions.

Iron garment inside out while still damp.

Iron garment inside out or use an ironing cloth.*

Follow garment manufacturer’s instructions. Use setting for the fiber requiringthe lowest setting.

Corduroy Steam Cotton

Cotton Steam Cotton

Linen Steam Linen

Denim Steam Linen

Iron garment inside out or use an ironing cloth* and then brush the garment with your hand to raise the texture of the fabric.

Iron dark fabrics inside out to prevent shine marks.

Iron garment inside out or use an ironing cloth* to prevent shine marks (especially on dark fabrics).

Use the SPRAY MIST®feature and/or the SHOT OF STEAM to remove wrinkles.

for deeper penetration

*An ironing cloth is a cotton, dry-cleaned cloth that you place over the garment

you are ironing to prevent the fabric from looking shiny.

Note: Some fabrics may require more steam than others. Your iron has the capability to adjust steam as needed.

FEATURES OF YOUR CLASSIC IRON

1. SPRAY MIST®Release

2. Covered Water Fill Hole Steam

3. Lever

4. SPRAY MIST®Button

Button

5. SHOT OF STEAM Vertical Steam Button

(select models only)

6. Power Indicator Light / MOTION SMART®Auto-Off Indicator (select models only)

7. Fabric Select Slide

8. See-Through Water Reservoir

9. Soleplate

10.

Self-Clean

TO FILL THE WATER RESERVOIR

1. Make sure the iron is unplugged. Set the Steam Lever to O/Off (Dry) and the Fabric Select Slide to OFF.

2. Lift the Water Fill Hole Cover.

3. Fill water cup with water. Pour water into iron water reservoir. Do not fill

water

reservoir beyond maximum fill level.

ARNING

To prevent the risk of burns, be careful when filling a hot iron with water. Hot metal parts, hot water and steam can cause injuries.

DRY IRONING

1. Make sure the Steam Lever is turned to the O/Off (Dry) setting.

2. Plug the cord into a 120-Volt AC outlet.

3. Select the fabric setting you desire using the slide (Silk or Synthetics). Allow the iron to heat for 2 minutes. While the iron is heating, make sure it is sitting on its heel rest on a stable, protected surface.

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While the Steam Lever is turned to the O/Off (Dry) setting, you may still use the SHOT OF STEAM®or SPRAY MIST®feature. Please make sure the water reservoir is 1/4 full of water.

TIP:

Refer to the Ironing Guide for the recommended setting for your fabric.

STEAM IRONING

1. Make sure the Steam Lever is turned to the O/Off (Dry) setting. (This Step is not

necessary for Irons with the Drip Free™ feature)

2. Follow the instructions for “Filling the Water Reservoir”.

3. Plug the cord into a 120-Volt AC outlet.

4. Select the fabric setting you desire using the slide (Synthetic, Silk, Linen,

Cotton or Wool). Allow the iron to heat for 2 minutes. While the iron is heating, make sure it is sitting on its heel rest on a stable, protected surface.

5. Allow the iron to heat for 2 minutes, and then turn the Steam lever to the appropriate

setting.

TIP:

Refer to the Ironing Guide for the recommended setting for your fabric.

MPORTANT

Fabric Slide to OFF.

When not ironing, always set the Steam Lever to O/Off (Dry) and the

USING THE IRON’S SPECIAL FEATURES

SPRAY MIST®FEATURE

The SPRAY MIST®feature is a powerful water spray mist that dampens the fabric to aid in removing wrinkles from heavy fabrics and for setting creases.

To use the SPRAY MIST®Feature:

Press the SPRAY MIST®button firmly.

SHOT OF STEAM®FEATURE (select models only)

The SHOT OF STEAM®feature provides an extra burst of steam for deep penetration of stubborn wrinkles. You can use this feature while Dry or Steam ironing, but the water reservoir must be at least 1/4 full of water.

To use the SHOT OF STEAM®Feature:

Place the iron on top of the wrinkle and press the SHOT OF STEAM®button each time you would like an extra burst of steam. The SHOT OF STEAM®feature may be used continuously with just a short pause between shots.

VERTICAL STEAM (select models only)

The vertical steam feature allows your iron to function as a garment steamer.

TIP:

When using the vertical steam on clothing, hang the clothing on a clothes hanger

for best results. Hanging curtains and drapes may also be steamed.

To use Vertical Steam:

1. Make sure that the iron has heated up (2 minutes).

2. Hold the iron in a vertical position, with the iron close to but not touching the fabric you want to steam.

3. With your other hand, pull the fabric tight.

4. Press the SHOT OF STEAM®button for approximately 3-second intervals as you move the iron across the wrinkled area.

WARNING:

To prevent the risk of burns, keep your hand away from the area being steamed.

WARNING:

DO NOT steam garments while wearing them; this may result in injuries.

TIMED AUTO-OFF

(select models only)

After 30 minutes, the power indicator light will flash steadily. This indicates that the iron is no longer heating.

To restart the iron, push button to restart. If you do NOT want to iron any longer

, unplug the iron. Then turn the small Steam dial to Dry/O and the large Fabric/Temperature dial to Off/O.

WARNING: Auto-Off is a safety feature and is not a recommended means for turning your iron off. See “Caring for Your Iron After Use.”

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