Sunbeam GCSBDS-209 -AeroCeramic Digital Iron Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Important Safeguards
2 Features
3 Dry Ironing
4 FiIling Water reservoir (use tap water)
5 Steam Ironing
6 Special Features
7 3-Way Motion Smart auto-off feature
8 Aeroceramic Soleplate with Dimpling and Channeling Technology
9 Anti-Drip
10 Caring for your Iron After Use
11 Storing your Iron
12 Maintaining your Iron
13 Anti-calcium system
14 Ironing Tips
15 Trouble Shooting
16 Documents / Resources
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Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
Read All Instructions Before Use

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 Button and Steam Lever 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 storing. Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.
Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water, cleaning, emptying or 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 iron is used.
Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not leave iron unattended while plugged in, turned on or on an ironing board.
Burns can occur from contact with 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 888-800-9133.
Your 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 the heel rest.
This is a high wattage 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 cord with an ampere rating equal to or greater than the maximum rating of the iron shall be used. A cord rated for less amperage can result in a risk of fire or electric shock due to overheating. Care shall be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or be tripped over.
For appliances with markings on plug blade: This appliance has important markings on the plug blade. The attachment plug or entire cordset (if plug is molded onto cord) is not suitable for replacement. If damaged, the appliance shall be replaced.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Features

SPRAY MIST ® Nozzle
Covered Water Fill Hole
Digital Fabric Selection Display
Steam Lever
Fabric Select Button
SHOT OF STEAM ® / Vertical Steam Button
SPRAY MIST ® Trigger
360° Swivel Cord
See-Through Water Reservoir
Self Clean Button
Ceramic Soleplate
Anti Calcium System (Inside)

Dry Ironing

Ensure Steam Lever is turned to the (Dry) setting.
Plug the cord into a 120-Volt AC outlet.
Press the Fabric Select Button to select desired fabric setting. Blue light will blink until temperature is reached. Allow the iron to heat until the light under selected fabric setting turns solid blue. While the iron is heating, make sure it is sitting on its heel rest on a stable, protected surface.
NOTE: While Steam Lever is turned to the (Dry) setting, you may still use the SHOT OF STEAM ® or SPRAY MIST ® features, as long as the Fabric Select Button is set to wool, cotton, or linen. Water reservoir must be at least ¼ full of water.

FiIling Water reservoir (use tap water)

Turn Steam Lever to (Dry) and Fabric Select Button to Off. Unplug.
Lift the Water Fill Hole Cover. Use the easy-pour measuring cup to fill the water reservoir with tap water through the water fill hole. Do not fill water reservoir beyond maximum fill line.
Close the Water Fill Hole Cover completely after filling.

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.

Steam Ironing

Follow the instructions for "Filling the Water Reservoir".
Fill Water Reservoir and plug the cord into a 120-Volt AC outlet.
Turn Steam Lever to desired steam setting. Only use Steam setting and/or Shot of Steam ® feature with Wool, Cotton or Linen fabric settings.
Press the Fabric Select Button to select desired fabric setting. Blue light will blink until temperature is reached. Allow the iron to heat until the light under selected fabric setting turns solid blue. While the iron is heating, make sure it is sitting on its heel rest on a stable, protected surface.

When not ironing, always set the Steam Lever to (Dry) and the Fabric Select Button to OFF.

Special Features

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: Press the Spray Mist ® Trigger firmly.
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 as long as the Fabric Select Button is set to wool, cotton, or linen. The water reservoir must be at least ¼ full of water.
TO USE: 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 in approximately 3-second intervals.
VerTIcal Shot of Steam^® Feature allows iron to function vertically as a garment steamer.
TIP: When using vertical steam, hang clothing on a hanger for best results. Hanging curtains and drapes may also be steamed.
TO USE:

Ensure that the iron is heated up and the "Ready" indicator light has turned solid blue.
Hold iron vertically near, but not touching the fabric you want to steam. Pull the fabric tight.
Press Shot of Steam ® button in 3-second intervals as you move iron over wrinkles.

To prevent burns, keep hands away from the area being steamed.

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

3-Way Motion Smart ^® auto-off feature

Turns iron off if left in one position too long to avoid accidents.
IF YOU LEAVE IRON ON:

If auto-off activates the unit will beep 6 times and the red light will blink until reset.
Horizontally without moving it, or accidentally tip the iron over, it will automatically stop heating after 30 seconds.
Vertically (on its heel rest) without moving it, the iron will automatically turn off after 15 minutes.

When the auto-off feature has been activated, the unit will beep 6 times and the indicator light will blink.
TO RESET: Move iron back and forth and reheat until the "Ready" indicator light turns solid blue.

Aeroceramic Soleplate with Dimpling and Channeling Technology

AeroCeramic irons incorporate principles of aerodynamics for exceptional and faster results. The advanced channeling technology provides better steam coverage for easier wrinkle removal. The exclusive dimpling design provides a smoother glide for seamless ironing.

Anti-Drip

Produces steam without dripping, spitting, or leaking through the soleplate, even at low temperatures.

Caring for your Iron After Use

TURNING OFF IRON: Turn Steam Lever to (Dry) and Fabric Select Button to Off. Unplug.

NEVER yank power cord when unplugging iron. This can damage the cord.
Empty water reservoir completely after each use.

Storing your Iron

Turn off iron, unplug and allow to cool.
Empty water reservoir after each use for a longer iron life.
Loosely loop the power cord around the heel rest and store the iron on its heel rest.

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

Maintaining your Iron

Using Self-Clean Feature: Use the Self-Clean feature once a month to maintain optimal iron performance.

Turn off and unplug iron.
Move Steam Lever back and forth to remove debris and minerals from Steam Valve. This keeps water flowing into the steam chamber.
Fill water reservoir with tap water to MAX line.
Plug in iron, press Fabric Select Button to select Linen setting and heat until the indicator light turns solid blue.

Turn off and unplug iron. Holding iron over a sink in a horizontal position, press Self-Clean Button and hold. Water will begin dripping from the steam vents. Slowly rock iron side to side and front to back for 30 seconds. Dip nose of the iron slightly below the rear to circulate water. Release Self-Clean Button after one minute.
Open fill cap and empty remaining water. Carefully dry soleplate with a towel.
Plug in iron and set Fabric setting to Linen and Heat for 2 minutes to dry out completely. Set Fabric Select Button to Off, unplug the iron, and allow to cool.

CLEANING SOLEPLATE: Clean soleplate after every 30 uses, or more frequently if starch is used or build-up starts to accumulate. Before cleaning, ensure iron is unplugged and cool.

Do not immerse in liquids or use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the soleplate. This will damage the finish.

Type of Debris/Build-Up	Cleaning Recommendation
Light Dirt	Use a cotton cloth or terrycloth towel to wipe the soleplate with warm soapy water.
Hard Water Deposits	Use a cotton cloth or terrycloth towel to wipe the soleplate with a 50/50 vinegar/water mixture.
Heavy Starch or Residue Build-up	Use Hot Iron Cleaner or Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser® cleaning pad. Refer to the manufacturer's directions included with these products for specific cleaner usage instructions. Mr. Clean® and Magic Eraser® are registered trademarks owned by The Procter & Gamble Company.

Anti-calcium system

Anti-calcium is a permanent system located inside the water reservoir to eliminate impurities.
To prolong effIcIency, follow these steps once a month or after every 30 uses:

Turn off iron.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to ¾ cup water and fill water reservoir with this solution.
Leave solution in water reservoir for 15 minutes, shake occasionally, and then empty through the fill hole.
Fill water reservoir again with salt water solution, shake and empty after 15 minutes.
Fill water reservoir with fresh water to rinse and empty.

Ironing Tips

Before ironing, check the garment label and follow manufacturer's instructions. If no instructions, start with a low-heat setting and test by ironing a small area, and gradually increase heat.
Sort garments by fabric type. Iron articles requiring a low-temperature setting and gradually work up the temperature range.
When changing from a high-temperature setting to a lower one, allow 5 minutes for change.
When steam ironing, use long, slow passes over the fabric to allow the steam to penetrate the fabric and the heat of the soleplate to dry the moisture.
Iron linen garments inside out to prevent shine. An ironing cloth or cotton fabric can be used to reduce shine.
If the garment is lined, use a low heat setting.
Ensure zippers are closed and flap is flat. Iron over the flap, holding the garment taut.
Spray starch makes the job easier.

IRONING SHIRTS

Begin with the collar and work toward the middle from the outer edges. Iron lengthwise, not in circles.
Lay shoulder over narrow edge of the board and iron one side of the front. Then iron the shoulder, across the back (below the collar line), the other shoulder and the remainder of the front.
Iron sleeves and cuffs, working down from the underarm seams. To remove creases, shift the double layer of sleeve fabric and iron out.
Iron body of garment, from half of the front around the back, then second half of front. If your shirt does not open, slip over end of ironing board and iron front and back in turn.

IRONING PANTS

Begin with the waistband and inseam area, then pockets and cuffs.
Pull waistband on pointy end of the board, as if you're "dressing" the ironing board. Iron upper-front part of the pants, including the waistband.
Place pants parallel to ironing board lengthwise so both legs are facing the same direction. Iron each leg by moving the iron back and forth along the pant leg.
Take cuff of the leg and bring it over towards the waistband to iron the inner part of the leg. Repeat these 2 steps for the second leg.

Trouble Shooting

PROBLEM	CAUSE/SOLUTION
"Power" indicator light is blinking and fabric setting light is off	The red light blinks and beeps 6 times to indicate that the iron auto-off function has been activated. To stop blinking and reset, move the iron back and forth and allow to re-heat until the indicator light turns solid blue.
Iron is not heating	Ensure the iron is on and the light below fabric setting is illuminated. Verify unit is plugged in. Adjust fabric selection to the correct setting for your garments.
Iron will not steam	Ensure water tank level is at least ¼ full. Ensure steam lever is switched on. Press Shot of Steam ® button several times to prime.
Iron is leaking	Only fill with water to the MAX level. Allow to heat for at least 2 minutes before use, and wait until the indicator light "Ready" has turned solid blue to indicate that it is ready. Shot of Steam ® has been pressed too frequently. Only use shot of steam ® in 3 second intervals or less. Steam Setting and/or Shot of Steam ® used with incorrect fabric setting. Only use with Wool, Cotton or Linen fabric settings. Empty water tank after each use and turn steam lever off.
Iron leaves spots/flakes on clothing	Empty water tank completely after each use. Clean soleplate when cool with a wet, damp cloth. Use self-cleaning feature once a month. Refer to the Anti-Calcium System section. Ensure water cup used to fill the iron is clean.
Wrinkles are not sufficiently removed	Check that the iron is set to the correct fabric setting. Use Shot of Steam ® or Spray Mist ® features to help remove stubborn wrinkles.
Fabrics are getting an unwanted "shine"	Use an ironing cloth or a 100% white cotton fabric and place it between the garment being ironed and the iron to prevent "shine".