Pro Glide Plus 8700 Advanced Steam Generator ® Instruction Booklet SR8700 Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions Features of your Pro Glide® Plus 8700 Steam Generator Using your Pro Glide® Plus 8700 Steam Generator Care and Cleaning of your Pro Glide® Plus 8700 Steam Generator Trouble Shooting Guide Ironing Tips & Tricks Ironing Chart 3 4 7 11 14 15 16 Important instructions – retain for future use.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR IRON • 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. • Iron only on an ironing board. Do not place the steam generator on carpet during use. • The steam generator must not be stored whilst it is connected to the supply. The electronic switch provided is for functional use only during operation, and is not intended to provide disconnection from the supply.
Features of your Pro Glide® Plus 8700 Steam Generator Constant Steam Button When ironing for long periods the constant steam button can be activated to produce continuous steam eliminating the need to hold the trigger down during ironing. Iron rest Place the iron on the heat resistant iron rest between garments. Refillable water tank cover The removable 1400ml capacity tank has a large filling hold to make it easier to refill during ironing.
Thermostat light The thermostat light illuminates to indicate that the iron sole plate 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 sole plate maintains the selected temperature. Steam Trigger Press and hold the steam release trigger to produce a constant stream of highpowered steam to reduce your ironing time and effort.
Features of your Pro Glide® Plus 8700 Steam Generator continued Power On Button The power on button will be illuminated WHITE when the unit is turned on. Calc Clean Indicator The Calc Clean indicator illuminates WHITE when its is time to flush the boiler. Steam Ready Indicator The steam ready indicator illuminates GREEN when the steam can be activated. Calc Clean Boiler Cap The calc clean indicator on the control panel illuminates when its is time to flush the boiler.
Using your Pro Glide® Plus 8700 Steam Generator Before first use Remove any adhesive stickers, plastic covers or cardboard sleeves from the soleplate. Ensure that all adhesive is removed by rubbing the soleplate with a cloth dampened with methylated spirits. Fill the water tank and empty the water. This will rinse out any foreign particles remaining in the water tank from the manufacturing process. NOTE: When turned on for the first time, your new iron may give off vapours for up to 10 minutes.
Using your Pro Glide® Plus 8700 Steam Generator (continued) Using your iron 1. Insert the plug into a 230/240 volt power outlet and turn the power on. 2. Select the power button to turn the unit on. The Power On icon illuminates WHITE as shown in Fig 1, and the unit beeps once. The boiler and soleplate will begin heating and the Steam Ready light illuminates RED. stable at the new setting by allowing the thermostat to cycle once (the thermostat light will turn on / off once). 4.
Using your Pro Glide® Plus 8700 Steam generator (continued) 5. Press and hold the steam release trigger to iron with steam. Use the constant steam button for continuous steam when ironing tough garments. To dry iron, do no press the steam trigger button or turn the steam rate dial to 0. NOTE: 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.
Using your Pro Glide® Plus 8700 Steam Generator (continued) the iron. Allow the iron to heat up until the thermostat light on the iron goes out and the steam ready light illuminates GREEN. NOTE: The auto off is only activated after 15 minutes of the steam not being used. NOTE: When you reactivate the iron after it has been in auto off mode water may have been trapped in the steam hose.
Care and Cleaning After each use 1. Turn the power off and remove the plug from the power outlet. 2. Allow the iron to cool before storing. Storage Empty the water tank before storage. Always store the iron on the base of the steam generator. Insert the power cord into the storage compartment. Wrap the steam cord around the machine for ease of storage.
Care and Cleaning (continued) 3. Slowly turn the calc clean boiler cap anti clock wise. See fig 7. Note: The boiler cap needs to be released slowly to release any remaining water. Figure 8 4. Remove the calc clean valve completely. See fig 8. 5. Place the unit on its side and remove any remaining water. Carefully pour the descaling solution into the boiler. Replace the calc clean valve. 6. Return the unit to the upright position and leave for 2 minutes. 7.
Care and Cleaning (continued) 8. Shake the unit back and forth to dislodge any scale build up on the base of the boiler. Leave for 10 minutes. 9. Shake the unit again to swirl the solution around inside the boiler. 10. Place the unit on a sink or vessel so that solution can be expelled from the boiler. 11. Carefully remove the calc clean valve and ensure the descaling solution is emptied. 12. Rinse with 400ml of water (90 degrees is recommended) clean water, shake and empty.
Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Possible Reason Solution Water is spitting from the soleplate. The temperature of the soleplate is set below the Silk setting. Turn the soleplate temperature up to Silk or above and wait for the soleplate to reach the selected temperature. Before using the steam generator on a garment direct a shot of steam into the air to release any remaining condensation. The unit has been left overnight and water residue has built up in the steam hose.
Ironing Tips and Tricks Tip # 1 - Iron shirts like a pro Start with the collar, working from the outer edges into the middle. Iron the shoulder next, followed by the cuffs and sleeves. Place the collar at the narrow end of the board so that one front panel of the shirt is extended flat. Iron the front panel from shoulder to shirt tail. Rotate to iron the back of the shirt. Rotate and complete the remaining front panel. Tip # 2 - Tips for T-shirts Straighten seams on t-shirts before hanging out to dry.
Ironing Chart Fabric 16 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 •• Iron on wrong side while still damp or use spray to dampen Polyester •• Iron on wrong side while still damp or use spray to dampen Rayon •• Iron on wrong side of fabric Viscose •• Mainly dry iron.
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2 Year Replacement Guarantee In the unlikely event that this appliance develops any malfunction within 2 years of purchase (3 months commercial use) due to faulty materials or manufacture, we will replace it for you free of charge. Should you experience any difficulties with your appliance, please phone our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand. Alternatively, you can send a written claim to Sunbeam at the address listed below.
Need help with your appliance? Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance. In Australia Visit www.sunbeam.com.au Or call 1300 881 861 In New Zealand Visit www.sunbeam.co.nz Or call 0800 786 232 is a registered trademark. ‘Solus’ and ‘Resilium’ are registered trademarks of Sunbeam Corporation. Made in China. Due to minor changes in design or otherwise, the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet. © Copyright.
