Sunbeam Iron SR8600 User Manual

Steam Pro Non-Stop  
Professional ironing system  
Instruction Booklet  
SR8600  
Please read these instructions carefully  
and retain for future reference.  
 
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR  
PROFESSIONAL IRONING SYSTEM  
• An iron takes approximately 30 minutes  
to cool down.  
• Do not leave a hot iron within reach of  
children. If they come into contact with a hot  
iron it could lead to serious burns!  
• Do not wind the cord around the soleplate.  
• Do not leave the iron unattended while it is  
plugged into the power outlet.  
• Iron only on an ironing board.  
• Always unplug the iron from the power outlet  
before filling or emptying the water tank.  
Sunbeam are very safety conscious when  
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose  
other than its intended use.  
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas  
flame, electric element or on a heated oven.  
Do not place on top of any other appliance.  
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang  
over the edge of a table or bench top or touch  
any hot surface.  
designing and manufacturing consumer products,  
but it is essential that the product user also  
exercise care when using an electrical appliance.  
Listed below are precautions which are essential  
for the safe use of an electrical appliance:  
• Read carefully and save all the instructions  
provided with an appliance.  
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet  
before you insert or remove a plug. Remove  
by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.  
Turn the power off and remove the plug  
when the appliance is not in use and  
before cleaning.  
• For safety reasons and to avoid maintenance  
by unskilled persons, some appliances are  
‘sealed’ using tamperproof screws. Such  
appliances should always be returned to the  
nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre  
for adjustment or repair if required.  
• Do not use your appliance with an extension  
cord unless this cord has been checked  
and tested by a qualified technician or  
service person.  
• Always use your appliance from a power  
outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked  
on the appliance.  
• This appliance is not intended for use by young  
children or infirm persons unless they have  
been adequately supervised by a responsible  
adult to ensure that they can use the appliance  
safely.  
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with  
a damaged cord or after the appliance has  
been damaged in any manner. If damage is  
suspected, return the appliance to the nearest  
Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre  
for examination, repair or adjustment.  
• For additional protection, Sunbeam  
recommend the use of a residual current  
device (RCD) with a tripping current not  
exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit  
supplying power to your appliances.  
• Do not immerse the appliance in water  
or any other liquid unless recommended.  
• Never leave an appliance unattended while  
in use.  
• Young children should be supervised to ensure  
that they do not play with the appliance.  
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,  
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.  
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Features of your Steam Pro Non-Stop  
Thermostat light  
The thermostat light illuminates to indicate  
that the iron soleplate is heating, and goes  
out when it has reached the temperature  
selected on the temperature dial. The  
thermostat light cycles on and off during  
ironing as the iron soleplate maintains the  
selected temperature.  
Refillable water tank cover  
The 600ml capacity tank can be refilled at  
any time for continuous steam ironing.  
Iron rest  
Place the iron on the heat resistant iron rest  
during ironing.  
Boiler on/off switch  
This switch controls the internal boiler. It  
illuminates to indicate that the boiler is  
switched on and heating.  
Low water indicator  
The low water indicator illuminates to alert  
you when it is time to refill the water tank.  
Figure 1  
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p Professional Ironing System  
Cord minder  
Use the cord minder to keep the iron cord  
clear of the ironing surface, to prevent it  
creasing garments during ironing.  
Lock-down steam button  
Press and hold the steam button to produce  
a constant flow of high-powered steam. When  
ironing for long periods, the steam button  
can be conveniently locked-down, eliminating  
the need to hold the button during ironing.  
Stable heel rest  
Extra large heel rest keeps the iron stable on  
the ironing board.  
Variable temperature dial  
The variable temperature dial adjusts the  
temperature of the iron soleplate, allowing  
you to select the desired temperature for  
each garment.  
Iron on/off switch  
This switch controls the element in the iron  
soleplate. It illuminates to indicate that the  
iron is switched on.  
Steam ready indicator  
The steam ready indicator illuminates to  
indicate that the steam function is ready to  
use.  
Variable steam dial  
The adjustable steam dial allows you to  
select the desired steam output for each  
garment, from 0 to 60 grams per minute.  
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Using your Professional Ironing  
System  
Before first use  
Using your professional ironing system  
Remove any adhesive stickers, plastic covers  
or cardboard sleeves from the soleplate.  
Remove any remaining adhesive by rubbing  
the soleplate with a cloth dampened with  
methylated spirits.  
1.Insert the plug into a 230/240V power  
outlet and turn the power on.  
2.Place both the boiler and the iron switches  
in the on position. Both switches will  
illuminate. The steam ready indicator will  
turn on and off several times during the  
first minute.  
Filling the tank with water  
Before filling the tank with water, ensure  
that the power is turned off and the plug is  
removed from the power outlet. The tank can  
be filled with water while the iron is hot.  
Note: when turned on for the first time  
your new iron may give off vapours for up  
to 10 minutes. This is due to the initial  
heating of the materials used. It is safe,  
not detrimental to the performance of the  
iron and will not reoccur.  
Lift the water tank cover. Using a jug with  
a pouring spout, slowly pour water into the  
inlet. Close the cover.  
3.Turn the temperature dial on the iron to  
the desired setting. The thermostat light  
will illuminate to indicate that the iron is  
heating. It will go out once the iron has  
reached the selected temperature.  
Note: Sunbeam recommends the use of  
distilled or demineralised water. For best  
performance, we recommend the use of  
Sunbeam Water Demineraliser, available  
from Sunbeam Service Centres and selected  
retail outlets. This produces up to 30 litres  
of demineralised water to prolong the life of  
your iron.  
Note: when changing the temperature dial  
from a higher setting to a lower setting,  
allow the iron to cool for at least 2 minutes  
before continuing ironing.  
Caution: Do not fill the water tank with fabric  
conditioners, starches, scented water, or  
any other solution, as these will damage the  
steam mechanism. Do not use contaminated  
water.  
4.Rotate the variable steam dial on the base  
to select the desired steam level. When the  
green steam ready indicator light comes on  
and stays illuminated, you can commence  
ironing.  
Before using steam on a garment, direct  
a shot of steam into the air to release any  
remaining condensation.  
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Using your Professional Ironing System (continued)  
5.Press and hold the steam button to iron  
with steam. When ironing for long periods,  
the steam button can be locked-down,  
eliminating the need to hold the button  
during ironing. Press and slide the steam  
button back towards the handle until it  
locks into place.  
Refilling the tank during ironing  
When the water in the tank falls below the  
minimum level, the red low water indicator  
will illuminate, and the iron will stop  
generating steam.  
1.Before refilling the tank, switch the boiler  
and iron switches to the off position.  
Switch the power off at the power outlet  
and remove the plug.  
Note: The iron will continue to emit steam  
until the steam button is released.  
When you have finished ironing, push  
the steam button forward and up until it  
releases from the lock-down position.  
2.Lift the water cover and fill the tank.  
Replace the cover.  
3.Insert the plug into the power outlet and  
turn the power on.  
To dry iron, do not press the steam  
button. Both the steam ready indicator  
and the thermostat light will cycle on and  
off during ironing as the ironing system  
maintains the selected steam pressure and  
temperature levels.  
4.Place the boiler and iron power switches in  
the on position, and allow the appliance to  
heat.  
5.Recommence ironing when the thermostat  
light goes out and the green steam ready  
indicator is illuminated.  
Note: To prevent water dripping from the  
soleplate, only use the steam function on  
higher temperature settings (  
and above).  
••  
6.Once you have finished ironing, switch the  
iron and boiler off by moving both switches  
to the off position. Switch the power off  
at the power outlet and remove the plug.  
Wait for the iron to cool completely before  
storing. Do NOT empty the water tank.  
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Care and Cleaning  
To clean the exterior of your professional  
ironing system, wipe over with a damp soft  
cloth and wipe dry.  
To clean the stainless steel soleplate, use  
a stainless steel or metal cleaner and rub  
gently with a damp cloth and wipe dry.  
Do NOT use harsh abrasives, chemical  
cleaners or solvents to clean the exterior of  
your appliance, as these will damage the  
surface.  
Do not use scouring pads, abrasives or  
harsh cleaners to clean your stainless steel  
soleplate as these will scratch and damage  
the surface.  
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Ironing Guide  
Selecting the ironing temperature  
• When reducing the temperature to iron  
sensitive fabrics, allow approximately 2  
minutes for the iron to cool to the new  
setting.  
• Pure woollen fabrics (100% wool) can be  
steam ironed with the temperature dial set  
to Wool. Use an ironing cloth to prevent  
shine marks on the fabric.  
• Fabrics such as velour, wool, linen and silk  
are best ironed with an ironing cloth to  
prevent shine marks.  
• Never iron areas of a garment where  
perspiration marks are visible, as the heat  
of the iron will fix the stains, making them  
permanent.  
Always read garment labels and follow  
the manufacturer’s ironing instructions.  
Refer to the ironing chart for temperature  
recommendations.  
Hints for easier ironing  
• Sort articles to be ironed according to the  
type of fabric. This will reduce the need  
to adjust the temperature to suit varying  
garments.  
• Start with garments requiring lower  
temperatures and work your way through to  
items requiring higher temperatures.  
• If you are unsure of the fabric content of  
a garment, test a small area such as a  
seam or inside hem section before ironing  
a visible area. Start with a low temperature  
and gradually increase the heat to find the  
best setting for ironing the garment.  
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Ironing Chart  
Fabric  
Temperature Setting  
Ironing Recommendation  
Acrylic  
Dry iron on wrong side.  
Acetate  
Dry iron on wrong side while still damp or use  
spray to dampen.  
Silk  
••  
••  
••  
Iron on wrong side. Use an ironing cloth to  
prevent shine marks.  
Nylon  
Polyester  
Iron on wrong side while still damp or use spray  
to dampen.  
Iron on wrong side while still damp or use spray  
to dampen.  
Rayon  
••  
••  
Iron on wrong side of fabric.  
Viscose  
Mainly dry iron. Steam can be used under  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
Wool  
••  
••  
••  
Steam iron on wrong side or use an ironing cloth.  
Steam iron on wrong side or use an ironing cloth.  
Wool Blends  
Cotton Blends  
Check label and follow manufacturer’s  
instructions. Use setting for the fibre requiring  
the lowest setting.  
Corduroy  
Cotton  
Linen  
•••  
Steam iron on wrong side or use an ironing  
cloth and brush to raise the pile.  
•••  
Dry iron while still damp or use spray to dampen.  
Use steam medium to high.  
••• To MAX  
Iron on wrong side or use an ironing cloth to  
prevent shine marks, especially with dark colours.  
Dry iron while still damp or use spray to dampen.  
Use steam medium to high.  
Denim  
••• To MAX  
Use maximum steam.  
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‘Sunbeam’ and ‘Steam Pro’ are registered trademarks  
of Sunbeam Corporation.  
Designed in Italy. Made in China to Sunbeam's  
specification. Due to minor changes in design or otherwise,  
the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet.  
Backed by Sunbeam‘s 2 Year Replacement Guarantee and  
National Service Network.  
© Copyright. SUNBEAM CORPORATION LIMITED 2005.  
A.B.N. 45 000 006 771  
Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd.  
For more information or advice on this or any other  
Sunbeam appliance, visit www.sunbeam.com.au or  
contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.  
Australia 1800 025 059  
New Zealand 0800 786 232  
07/05  
 
Consumer Hotline  
Australia  
1800 025 059  
New Zealand  
0800 786 232  
is a registered Trademark of Sunbeam  
Corporation Limited. ABN 45 000 006 771.  
© Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2005.  
 

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