Sunbeam 3980 User Manual

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Steam Iron

USER MANUAL

Model

3980

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS IRON.

❑ 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 iron should always be turned to “OFF” before plugging or

unplugging from outlet. 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.

❑ 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 connected 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.

❑ Your SUNBEAM

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iron is designed to rest on the heel rest. Do not leave
the iron unattended. Do not set the iron on an unprotected surface,
even if it is on its heel rest.

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WELCOME

Congratulations on your purchase of a SUNBEAM®iron! Sunbeam
has designed your iron to provide the utmost in quality, ease of use
and convenience. Sunbeam offers you an iron to fit your lifestyle:

SUNBEAM®irons offer the following features:

❑ SPRAY MIST

for creases or to remove wrinkles from heavy fabrics.

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– Provides a fine mist of water to dampen fabrics

❑ Large Water Fill Hole – Allows you to fill the water reservoir faster

while reducing water spills and drips.

❑ Comfortable Ergonomic Handle – Provides a more comfortable grip

and easy handling.

❑ Temperature Indicator Light – Lights when Iron is heating up.
❑ Adjustable Steam Dial – Adjusts steam level for difficult ironing

needs. For dry ironing, turn dial to DRY.

❑ Soleplate – Has full-length button grooves for added convenience

when ironing shirts and blouses.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

❑ This is a 1100-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 10-ampere cord should

be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be
taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.

For Products Purchased in the United States

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Cover

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Features of Your Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Filling the Water Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Dry Ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Steam Ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the Iron’s Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SPRAY MIST® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Caring for Your Iron After Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Turning Off Your Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Storing Your Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Maintaining Your Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cleaning the Soleplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Ironing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Ironing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

One-Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

How to Obtain Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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FEATURES OF YOUR STEAM IRON

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1. SPRAY MIST®Button

2. Temperature Indicator Light

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3. Power Cord

4. Heel Rest

5. Large Water Reservoir

6. Fabric/Temperature Select Dial

7. Soleplate

8. Easy-to-Fill Water Tank

9. Adjustable Steam Dial

10. Steam Vents

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Filling the Water Reservoir

You must fill the water reservoir with water to use the SPRAY MIST®feature
and to get steam out of your iron.

Tip: Sunbeam tests each iron at the factory to ensure that they function
correctly. The test may leave a small, harmless amount of water within
the water reservoir.

Before you fill the water reservoir, please consider the following:

❑ While this iron was designed for use with tap water, very hard water

will reduce the performance of the iron. If your water is very hard,
Sunbeam recommends that you use tap water the first time, then
consider using demineralized or distilled water for subsequent use.
You should use tap water once a month, however, to maintain the
iron’s optimal steam performance.

❑ Do not use water that has passed through a home water softening

system. This type of water contains minerals that will decrease the
performance and shorten the life of your iron. Use demineralized
or distilled water, instead.

Important: When not ironing, always set the Steam dial to DRY and
the Fabric Select dial to OFF.

To fill the water reservoir:

1. Make sure the iron is unplugged and that the Fabric Select dial is
set to OFF and the Steam dial is set to DRY. Fill the water reservoir
with tap water until it reaches the maximum fill level (4.4 ounces).

WARNING: 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. Plug the cord into a 120-Volt AC outlet.

2. Make sure that the Steam dial is set to Dry.

3. Turn the Fabric Select dial to the Dry ironing fabric setting you desire
(Silk or Synthetics) and 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.

4. The Temperature Indicator Light will remain lit until iron reaches
appropriate temperature.

Tip: Refer to the Ironing Guide on Page 10 for the recommended setting
for your fabric.

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Steam Ironing

1. Follow the instructions for “Filling the Water Reservoir” on Page 6.

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

3. Turn the Fabric Select dial to the Steam ironing fabric setting

you desire (Linen, Cotton or Wool) and 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.

Tip: Refer to the Ironing Guide on Page 10 for the recommended setting
for your fabric.

4. After the iron has heated (2 minutes), turn the Steam dial to the

appropriate steam setting.

5. The Temperature Indicator Light remains on until the iron reaches

the appropriate temperature.

How To Use the Special Functions

SPRAY MIST

The SPRAY MIST®feature 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.

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Caring for Your Iron After Use

TURNING OFF YOUR IRON

1. Turn the Steam dial to DRY and the Fabric Select dial to OFF.

2. Unplug the iron from the power source.

WARNING: NEVER yank the power cord when unplugging the iron,
this can damage the cord.

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STORING YOUR IRON

1. Allow the iron to cool.

2. If you do not use your iron on a daily basis, empty the water reservoir
after each use for a longer iron life. To do so, turn the iron upside
down to allow water to flow from the fill hole. Shake the iron gently
to remove trapped water drops.

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Loosely loop the power cord together and store the iron on its heel rest.

Important: Wrapping the cord around the iron too tightly can damage
the cord.

Tip: When not ironing, always set the Steam dial to DRY and the Fabric
Select dial to OFF.

Maintaining Your Iron

CLEANING THE SOLEPLATE

Clean the soleplate if starch or other residue accumulate.

To clean the Soleplate:

1. Allow the iron to cool and then wipe it with a soft, damp cloth.

WARNING: DO NOT use abrasive cleansers, scouring pads or
vinegar to clean the soleplate, this will damage the finish.

2. Run the iron over an all-cotton cloth to remove any residue.

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