You are now viewing the owner's manual for your Sunbeam Iron, model number .This guide is designed to help you understand the features, functionalities, and maintenance requirements of your Iron. Remember, your Sunbeam Iron is not just an appliance; it's an investment in your daily comfort and convenience. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this manual to ensure you get the most out of your Sunbeam Iron.

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P.N. 112926

One-Year Limited Warranty

S

unbeam Products, Inc., or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited (collectively “Sunbeam”)

warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects
in material and workmanship. Sunbeam, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component
of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new
or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be
made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.

This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and
is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty
performance. Sunbeam dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling Sunbeam products do not have
the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following:
negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating
instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than Sunbeam or an authorized Sunbeam
service center. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and
tornadoes.

What Are the Limits on Sunbeam’s Liability?

Sunbeam shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any
express, implied or statutory warranty or condition. 

Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. 

Sunbeam disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory
or otherwise. 

Sunbeam shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or
inability to use the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or
for any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any
other party. 

Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. 

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from
province to province, state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction. 

How To Obtain Warranty Service

In the U.S.A. – 
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service,
please call 1.800.458.8407 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

In Canada – 
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service,
please call 1.800.667.8623 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc., located in Boca Raton,
Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited,
located at 5975 Falbourne Street, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3V8.

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T H E S E   A D D R E S S E S   O R T O   T H E   P L A C E   O F   P U R C H A S E .

DO NOT SEND THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE

For product questions:

Sunbeam Consumer Service

USA : 1.800.458.8407

Canada : 1.800.667.8623

www.sunbeam.com

©2003 Sunbeam Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

SUNBEAM

®

and SPRA Y MIST

®

are registered trademarks of Sunbeam Products, Inc.

Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc.

Boca Raton, Florida 33431

NO RETORNE ESTE PRODUCTO AL LUGAR DONDE LO COMPRÓ

Para Preguntas sobre los productos:

Sunbeam Consumer Service

EE.UU. : 1.800.

458.8407

Canadá : 1.800.667.8623

www.sunbeam.com

NO ENVÍE PRODUCTO A LA DIRECCIÓN ANTERIOR

©2003 Sunbeam Products, Inc. Todos los derechos reservados.

SUNBEAM

®

y SPRA Y MIST

®

son marcas registradas de Sunbeam Products, Inc.

Distribuido por Sunbeam Products, Inc.

Boca Ratón, Florida 33431

Printed in China

Impreso en China

IMPORT

ANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be

followed including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

•U

se iron only for its intended use.

•T

o 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. T

ake 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 water in the

reservoir.

•If the iron is not operating normally

, disconnect from the power supply and have theiron

serviced by an authorized service center.

•Y

our SUNBEAM

®

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.

S

PECIAL

I

NSTRUCTIONS

•This is a 1200-W

att appliance. * T

o 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.

Cordsrated for

less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange

theextension cord

so

thatit cannot be pulled or tripped over

.

F

OR

P

RODUCTS

P

URCHASED

IN

THE

U

NITED

S

TA

TES

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized plug

(one blade is

wider thanthe other)

. This plug fits a polarized outlet only one way; if the plug does notfit

fully into theoutlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.

Do not attempt todefeat this safety feature.

*I

n Mexico the iron runs at 127 Volts, 1350 W

atts. If an extension cord is necessary

a1

3-Ampere cord should be used.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

W

ELCOME

Congratulations on your purchase of a SUNBEAM

®

Iron! We have designed your iron

toprovide the

utmost in quality, ease of use and convenience.

Your SUNBEAM

®

iron offers the following features:

•Auto-Off – 

Automatically stops the iron from heating after 30 minutes.

•Non-Stick Surface –

Prevents starch residue and fabrics from sticking to the bottom,

makingthe

iron easier to clean.

•180°

Tangle-Free Cord –

Keeps the power cord off the fabric and out of your way,

whetheryou

are right or left handed.

•SPRA

Y MIST

®

Provides a fine mist of water to dampen fabrics for creases or

toremove

wrinkles from heavy fabrics.

•Power “ON” Indicator Light – 

Lights while the iron is heating and turns off after

30minutes.

•Soleplate –

Has steam vent grooves for added convenience when ironing shirts

andblouses.

F

EATURES

OF

Y

OUR

S

TEAM

I

RON

1.W

ater Tank Fill

2.SPRA

Y MIST

®

Button

3.

Removable Steam Dial and V alve Stem

4.Power Cord

5.Power “ON” Indicator Light

6.Heel Rest

7.Large W

ater Reservoir

8.Fabric/T

emperature Dial

9.Soleplate

10.Steam V

ents

10

F

ILLINGTHE

W

ATER

R

ESERVOIR

You must fill the water reservoir with water to use the SPRA

Y 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

ofwater contains minerals that will decrease the performance and shorten the life of

your

iron. Use demineralized or distilled water, instead. 

IMPORT

ANT: When not ironing, always set the Steam dial to Dry/O and

theFabric/T

emperature dial to Off/O.

T

O

F

ILLTHE

W

ATER

R

ESERVOIR

1.Make sure the iron is UNPLUGGED

and that the large Fabric/Temperature dial

isset

toOff/O and the small Steam dial is set to Dry/O.

2.Hold the iron at an angle.

3.Fill the water reservoir with tap water until it reaches the maximum fill level.

WARNING: 

To prevent the risk of burns, be careful when filling a hot iron with water

.

Hotmetal parts, hot water and steam can cause injuries.

D

RY

I

RONING

1.Make sure the Steam dial is turned to the Dry/O setting.

2.Plug the cord into a 120-V

olt AC outlet.

3.T

urn the large Fabric/T

emperature dial to the fabric setting you desire(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.

TIP: Refer to the Ironing Guide on Page 7 for the recommended setting for your fabric.

S

TEAM

I

RONING

1.Make sure the Steam dial is turned to the Dry/O setting.

2.Follow the instructions for “Filling the W

ater Reservoir” on Page English-3.

3.Plug the cord into a 120-V

olt AC outlet.

4.T

urn the large Fabric/T

emperature dial to the fabric setting you desire

(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 dial to the

appropriate setting.

T

IP

Refer to the Ironing Guide on Page English-7 for the recommended setting

for your fabric.

H

OW

T

O

U

SETHE

S

PECIAL

F

UNCTIONS

S

PRA Y

M

IST

®

The SPRA Y MIST

®

feature dampens the fabric to aid in removing wrinkles from heavy

fabrics and for setting creases. To use the SPRA

Y MIST

®

feature: Pump the SPRA Y

 MIST

®

button(may require several pumps to prime the water pump)

.

A

UTO

-O

FF

After 30 minutes, the power indicator light will go out. This indicates that the iron is

nolonger heating.

To restart the iron, unplug the power cord and plug it back in. If you do NOT want to

iron

any longer, unplug the iron. Then turn the small Steam dial to Dry/O and the

largeFabric/T

emperature dial to Off/O.

WARNING: 

Auto-Off is a safety feature and is not a recommended means for turning

youriron off. See “Caring for Y

our Iron After Use” on Page English-5.

• Turn off and unplug the iron.

• Hold the iron over the sink and activate the self-cleaning feature by removing

the steam valve stem. Turn the variable steam dial to CLEAN. The valve will
“pop-up.” Pull up to fully remove the steam valve.

• Slowly rock the iron from side to side and front to back for 30 seconds. When

rocking from front to back, the nose of the iron should dip slightly below the
rear of the iron to make certain water is circulated completely through the iron.

• Replace Steam valve. Before replacing, gently wipe the tip with a damp cloth to

clean. To replace, align CLEAN with the indicator mark. Push down and rotate
clockwise to DRY.

• Empty the remaining water through the fill opening.

• Dry the Soleplate with a towel.

• Plug in the iron, set the Temperature selector to the highest setting and let the

iron heat for 2 minutes to dry any water remaining inside the steam chamber.

• Cool the iron and store per the instructions.

NOTE: Do not pour water into the Steam valve hole.

I

RONING

T

IPS

• Always read garment labels and follow the manufacturer’s ironing instructions.

• Sort the articles to be ironed according to the type of fabric.

• You should first iron garments requiring low temperature (e.g., silks and synthetics)

to avoid damaging them with an iron that is too hot.

• If you are unsure of the fabric content of the garment, test a small area, such as a seam

or facing, before ironing a visible area. Start with a low temperature and gradually
increase the heat to find the best setting.

• When changing the temperature from a high setting to a low setting, allow

approximately 5 minutes for the lower temperature to be reached.

• When steam ironing, use long, slow passes over the fabric. This will allow the steam

to penetrate the fabric while allowing the heat of the soleplate to dry out the moisture.

• To iron linens, turn garment inside out. Be careful not to use an iron that is too hot

because the lining may melt or stick to the soleplate.

• To iron zippers, use an ironing cloth or make sure the zipper is closed and iron

over the flap. Never iron directly over an unprotected zipper.

• Use the Ironing Guide on Page English-7 to select the best setting and method for

the fabric you plan to iron.

C

ARING FOR

Y

OUR

I

RON

A

FTER

U

SE

T

URNING

O

FF

Y

OUR

I

RON

1 Turn the small Steam dial to Dry/O and the large Fabric/Temperature dial to Off/O.

2. Unplug the iron from the power source.

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

S

TORING

Y

OUR

I

RON

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. Close the water
reservoir cover.

3. 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 small Steam dial to Dry/O and the large
Fabric/Temperature dial to Off/O.

M

AINTAINING

Y

OUR

I

RON

C

LEANING THE

S

OLEPLATE

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.

C

LEANING THE

I

RON TO

R

EDUCE

M

INERAL

B

UILD

U

P

THIS PROCEDURE CLEANS THE IRON’S STEAM VALVE, STEAM VENTS,
AND STEAM CHAMBER OF MINERALS THAT CAN CLOG YOUR IRON,
AND REDUCE ITS STEAMING AND HEATING CAPABILITIES.

The Steam valve/Steam dial is removable for easy cleaning. Cleaning the iron is
only necessary if you notice a reduction in steam. Use the following procedure
to reduce the mineral build up:

• Set Steam dial to OFF position.

• Fill the iron’s water tank to its maximum level.

• Set the temperature selector knob to its highest setting.

• Allow the iron to heat for 1-1/2 minutes.

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MODELO

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Manual de Instrucciones

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Apagado Automático

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ABRIC

F

ABRIC

S

TEAM

S

ETTING

D

IAL

S

ETTING

I

RONING

R

ECOMMENDATIONS

Acrylic

Dry/O

Synthetic

Iron garment inside out

Acetate

Dry/O

Synthetic

Iron garment inside out while still damp.

Viscose

Dry/O

Synthetic

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

Nylon

Dry/O

Synthetic

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

Polyester

Dry/O

Synthetic

Iron garment inside out while still damp.

Rayon

Dry/O

Synthetic

Iron garment inside out while still damp.

Silk

Dry/O

Silk 

Iron garment inside out.

Wool

Medium Steam

Wool 

Iron garment inside out or use an
ironing cloth.*

Wool Blends

Medium Steam

Wool 

Iron garment inside out or use an
ironing cloth.*

Cotton Blends

Medium Steam

Cotton

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

Corduroy

Medium Steam

Cotton

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

Cotton

High Steam

Cotton

Iron dark fabrics inside out to prevent
shine marks.

Linen

High Steam

Linen 

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

Denim

High Steam

Linen 

Use the SPRAY MIST

®

feature for

deeper penetration to remove wrinkles.

*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.

I

RONING

G

UIDE