Sunbeam 3040 - Maintaining Your Iron; Cleaning the Soleplate; Using the Self-Cleaning Feature

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Cleaning the Soleplate
Clean the soleplate if starch or other residue
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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.
Using the Self-Cleaning Feature
You should use the self-cleaning feature to maintain
the optimal performance of your iron. The
self-cleaning
feature will clean the water reservoir and steam
vents of accumulated minerals, dust and lint.
In general, clean the iron:
.
if the steam vents
clog up,
or
.
once a month if you have hard water,
or
.
once every two months if you have soft water
To use the self-cleaning feature:
1. Make sure that the Steam Control and
the Fabric Select dial are set to OFF.
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