Sunbeam 4040 User manual

Wben using your iron, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
l READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
l Use iron only for its intended use.
l To protect against risk of electric shock, do not
immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
l 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 pu11 to disconnect.
l Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.
Let iron
coo1 completely before putting away.
Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.
l Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet
when filling with water or emptying and
when not in use.
l 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.
l
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.
l 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.

lIf the iron is not operating normally, disconnect
from the power supply and
have the iron
serviced by an authorized
service center.
lYour SUNBEAMe 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.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
lThis is a 1400-Watt appliance.* To avoid
a circuit overload, do not operate another
high wattage appliance on the same circuit.
lIf 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 cord
so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.
For products purchased in the United States
and Canada only
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance
has
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than tbe
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

Welcome ................................... ...3
Learning About Your Iron ........................ .4
Filling the Water Reservoir ...................
.5
Ironing ............................... , .. 6
Dry Ironing ................................ 6
Steam Ironing ............................. 6
Using the Iron’s Special Features ................. 7
SHOT OFSTEAM@ .......................... .7
Vertical Stesm .............................. 8
Patented MOTION SMARrM Auto-Off.......... 9
Caring
for Your Iron After Use. ................... 10
Turning Off Your Iron ....................... 10
Storing Your Iron .......................... 10
Maintaining Your Iron ........................... ll
Cleaning the Soleplate ...................... ll
Using the Self-Cleaning Festure .............. ll
Ironing Tipsand
Guide ......................... .14
Ironing Tips .............................. .14
Ironing Guide ............................. .15
Warranty
Information .......................... .16
How to Obtain Warranty Service ............ .16

Congratulations on your perchase of a SUNBEAM”
Iron! Sunbeam has
designed your iron to provide
the utmost in quality,
ease of use and convenience.
This EURO PRESS” SUNBEAM”
iron offers the following
featares:
lNon-Stick Surface - Prevents starch residue and
fabrics from sticking to the bottom, making the
iron easier
to clean.
l 360” Tangle-Free Cord - Keeps the power cord
off of the fabric and
out of your way, whether
you are right
or left handed.
lSelf-Cleaning - Prevents mineral build up
that
can reduce the life of your iron.
l Large Water Fill Hole - Allows you to fill the
water reservoir
faster while reducing water
spills and drips.
lAccepts Tap Water - Eliminates the necessity of
keeping distilled
water on hand for ironing.
lPatented MOTION SMART” Auto-Ofl - Automatically
turns
the iron off if it is not moved after
15
minutes in the upright position or after
30 seconds in the ironing position.
lPower Indicator Light - Lights steadily to let you
know the
iron is plugged in; blinks to let you know
that the patented MOTION SMARTr” Auto-Off has
activated; and is unlit when the iron is unplugged.
lVertical Steam - Functions like a garment steamer
to
remove wrinkles from hung garments or drapes.
lSHOT OF STEAM” - Offers a powerful burst of
steam for removing stubborn
wrinkles.

PRESP’ Iron
1. Water Fill Hole
2. SHOT OF
STEAM@ Button
3. Steam Dial
4. Power Indicator Light
5. Patented MOTION SMARY” Auto-Off Indicator Blinking Light
6. 360” Tangle-Free Swivel Cord
7. Fabric
Select Dial
8. See-Through Water Reservoir
9. Non-Stick Soleplate

Filling the Water Reservoir
You must fil1 the water reservoir with water to use
the SHOT OF
STEAM@ feature and to get steam
out of your iron.
Tip:
SUNBEAM@ tests each iron at tbe factory to
ensure tbat they function correctly. The test may
leave a small, harmless amount of water within
tbe water reservoir.
Before you
fil1 the water reservoir, please consider
the following:
lWhile 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 demineraliied or distilled water
for subsequent use.
You should use tap water once
a month,
however, to maintain the iron’s optima1
steam performance.
lDo 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:
Wben not irofling, always set tbe Steam
Control to ZERO and the
Fabric Select Dial to MIN.
To fill the water reservoír:
1. Make sure the iron is unplugged. Set the Steam
Dial to ZERO and the Fabric
Select Dial to MIN.
2. Fil1 water cup with water. Pour water into iron
water reservoir. Do not
fil1 water reservoir
beyond maximum
fil1 level.
W 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 that the Steam Dial is set to ZERO.
2. Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC outlet.
The Power Indicator will light.
3. Turn the Fabric Select Dial to the dry ironing
fabric setting
you desire 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 15
for
tbe recommended setting for your fabric.
Steam Ironing
Follow the instructions for “Filling
the Water Reservoir” on Page 5.
Plug the cord into a 120 volt
AC outlet.
The Power Indicator will light.
Turn the Fabric Select Dial to the steam ironing
fabric setting
you desire (Linen, Cotton, Wool
or
Silk) 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
tbe Ironing Guide on Page 15
for the recommended setting for your fabric.
After the iron has heated (2 minutes), turn
the Steam Control to desired steam setting.

SHOT OF STEAW
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 ful1 of water.
To ore the SHOT OF STEAW feature:
1. Press
the SHOT OF STEAM6 button
severa1 times to
prime the pump.
2.
Place the iron on top of the wrinkle and
press the SHOT OF STEAMe 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
The vertical steam feature allows your iron
to function as a garment steamer.
Tip: Wben using the vertical steam on clothing,
hang
the clotbing on a clotbes hanger for best
results. Hanging curtains and drapes may also
be steamed.
To use the 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 toucbing tbe fabric
you want to steam.
3. With your other hand, pu11 the fabric tight.
4. Press the SHOT OF STEAM” button at
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.