Sunbeam GCSBCS-1-MASTER Owner's Manual

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Features

1.   SPRAY MIST® Release
2.   Covered Water Fill Hole
3.   Fabric Select Dial
4.   Wait / Ready Indicator
5.   Steam Lever
6.   SPRAY MIST® Trigger
7.    SHOT OF STEAM® / Vertical Steam Button
8.   Soft Grip Handle
9.  Power Cord
10.   See-Through Water Reservoir / Maximum Fill 

Line

11.  Self Clean Button
12. Soleplate
13.   Anti-Calcium System (select models only) (not 

shown)

 

Filling Water reservoir (use tap water)

1. Turn Steam Lever to

(Dry) and Fabric Select Dial to Off. Unplug.

2. Lift the Water Fill Hole Cover. Use any 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.

3. Close the Water Fill Hole Cover completely after filling.
WARNING: 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. Ensure Steam Lever is turned to the

(Dry) setting.

2.  Plug the cord into a 120-Volt AC outlet. The red “Wait” indicator light will be illuminated if the iron has not reached 

its set temperature.

3. Turn Fabric Select Dial to desired setting. Allow iron to heat on its heel rest on a stable and protected surface, until the 

indicator light turns green ”Ready” indicating that the iron is ready.

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 Dial is set to wool, cotton, or linen. Water reservoir must be at least ¼ 

full of water.

 

steam ironing

1.  Fill Water Reservoir and plug the cord into a 120-Volt AC outlet. The red “Wait” indicator light will be illuminated if 

the iron has not reached its set temperature.

2. Turn the Fabric Select Dial to desired setting. Allow the iron to heat on its heel rest on a stable and protected surface, 

until the indicator light turns green ”Ready” indicating that the iron is ready. Turn steam control to desired setting.

IMPORTANT: When not ironing, always set the Steam Lever to

(Dry) and the Fabric Select Dial 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.

 

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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

• Useirononlyforitsintendeduse.

• Toprotectagainstriskofelectricshock,donotimmersetheironinwaterorotherliquids.

• TheFabricSelectDialandSteamLevershouldalwaysbeturnedtoOFFbeforepluggingorunplugging

from outlet. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

• Donotallowcordtotouchhotsurfaces.Letironcoolcompletelybeforestoring.Loopcordlooselyaround

iron when storing.

• Alwaysdisconnectironfromelectricaloutletwhenfillingwithwater,cleaning,emptyingorwhennotinuse.

• Donotoperateironwithadamagedcordoriftheironhasbeendroppedordamaged.Toavoidtheriskof

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.

• Closesupervisionisnecessaryforanyappliancebeingusedbyornearchildren.Donotleaveiron

unattended while plugged in, turned on or on an ironing board.

• Burnscanoccurfromcontactwithhotmetalparts,hotwaterorsteam.Usecautionwhenyouturnasteam

iron upside down – there may be hot water in the reservoir.

• Iftheironisnotoperatingnormally,disconnectfromthepowersupplyandhavetheironservicedbyan

authorized service center or call Customer Service at 1 (800) 458-8407.

• YourSUNBEAM® 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.

• Thisisahighwattageappliance.Toavoidacircuitoverload,donotoperateanotherhighwattage

appliance on the same circuit.

• Ifanextensioncordisabsolutelynecessary,a15-amperecordshouldbeused.Cordsrated 

for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord so that 

it cannot be pulled or tripped over.

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 

intotheoutlet,reversetheplug.Ifitstilldoesnotfit,contactaqualifiedelectrician.Donotattempttodefeatthis

safety feature.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1 Year Limited Warranty

Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation 

(Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of 

one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship.  JCS, at its 

option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty 

period.  Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.  If the product is no 

longeravailable,replacementmaybemadewithasimilarproductofequalorgreatervalue. Thisisyourexclusive

warranty.  DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product.  Doing so will 

void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable.  

Keeptheoriginalsalesreceipt. Proofofpurchaseisrequiredtoobtainwarrantyperformance.JCSdealers,service

centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and 

conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or 

misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, 

repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center.  Further, the warranty does not 

cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

What are the limits on JCS’s Liability? 
JCSshallnotbeliableforanyincidentalorconsequentialdamagescausedbythebreachofanyexpress,impliedor

statutory warranty or condition. 
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a 

particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.  
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise. 
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use 

theproductincludingincidental,special,consequentialorsimilardamagesorlossofprofits,orforanybreachof

contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party. 
Someprovinces,statesorjurisdictionsdonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequential

damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to 

you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province, 

state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionregardingthiswarrantyorwouldliketoobtainwarrantyservice, 

please call 1.800.458.8407 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In Canada
Ifyouhaveanyquestionregardingthiswarrantyorwouldliketoobtainwarrantyservice, 

please call 1.800.667.8623 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions 

located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited 

doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1.  If you 

have any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department.  

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES 

OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. 

For product questions visit us online at www.sunbeam.com or call 800-458-8407.

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ironing tips (continued)

IRONING PANTS
•Beginwiththewaistbandandinseamarea,thenpocketsandcuffs.
•Pullwaistbandonpointyendoftheboard,asifyou’re“dressing”theironingboard.Ironupper-frontpartofthepants,

including the waistband. 

•Placepantsparalleltoironingboardlengthwisesobothlegsarefacingthesamedirection.Ironeachlegbymoving

the iron back and forth along the pant leg.  

•Takecuffofthelegandbringitovertowardsthewaistbandtoirontheinnerpartoftheleg.Repeatthese2stepsfor 

the second leg. 

Trouble Shooting

PROBLEM 

 CAUSE/SOLUTION

“Ready” indicator light is blinking

•Thelightblinkstoindicatethattheironauto-off

function has been activated

•Tostopblinkingandreset,movetheironback

and forth and allow to re-heat until the indicator 

light turns green.

Iron is not heating

•Ensuretheironisonandthe“Wait”or“Ready”

indicator light is illuminated 

•Verifyunitispluggedin

•Adjustfabricdialtothecorrectsettingforyour

garments 

Iron will not steam

•Ensurewatertanklevelisatleast¼full

•Ensuresteamleverisswitchedon

•PressShotofSteambuttonseveraltimesto

prime 

Iron is leaking

•OnlyfillwithwatertotheMAXlevel

•Allowtoheatforatleast2minutesbeforeuse,

and wait until the indicator light “Ready” has 

turned green to indicate that it is ready.

•ShotofSteamhasbeenpressedtoofrequently.

Only use shot of steam in 3 second intervals or 

less  

•ShotofSteamusedwithincorrectfabricsetting.

Only use with Wool, Cotton or Linen settings

•Emptywatertankaftereachuseandturnsteam

lever off

Iron leaves spots/flakes on clothing

•Empty water tank completely after each use

•Cleansoleplatewhencoolwithawet,damp

cloth

•Useself-cleaningfeatureonceamonth

•RefertotheAnti-CalciumSystemsection(select

models only)

•Ensurewatercupusedtofilltheironisclean

Wrinkles are not sufficiently removed

•Checkthatthetemperaturedialissettothe

correct fabric setting

•UseShotofSteamorSprayMistfeaturesto

help remove stubborn wrinkles

Fabrics are getting an unwanted “shine” 

•Useanironingclothora100%whitecottonfabric

and place it between the garment being ironed and 

the iron to prevent “shine”

special Features (continued)

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 Dial 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 steam allows iron to function 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: 

1.  Ensure that the iron is heated up and the Ready indicator light is turned green.
2.  Hold iron vertically near, but not touching the fabric you want to steam. Pull the fabric tight.
3.  Press Shot of Steam® button in 3-second intervals as you move iron over wrinkles.
WARNING: To prevent burns, keep hands away from the area being steamed. 

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

3-Way motion smart® auto-oFF Feature

When iron is plugged in, the red “Wait” indicator light illuminates, indicating there is power to iron.
IF YOU LEAVE IRON ON:
•Horizontallywithoutmovingit,oraccidentallytiptheironover,itwillautomaticallystopheatingafter30seconds.

The green “Ready” indicator light will blink to indicate the iron has stopped heating. 

•Vertically (on its heel rest) without moving it, the iron will automatically turn off after 15 minutes. The green “Ready” 

indicator light blinks to indicate the iron has stopped heating.

IMPORTANT: The green “Ready” indicator light will continue to blink until the iron is unplugged or reset.
TO RESET: Move iron back and forth and reheat until the “Ready” indicator light turns green.

 

caring For your iron aFter use

TURNING OFF IRON: Turn Steam Lever to (Dry) and Fabric Select Dial to Of . Unplug.
WARNING: NEVER yank power cord when unplugging iron. This can damage the cord.
Empty water reservoir completely after each use.

storing your iron

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

 IMPORTANT: Wrapping the 

cord around the iron too tightly can damage the cord.

maintaining your iron

cleaning soleplate: Clean with an all-cotton cloth if starch or other residues accumulate after iron is 

unplugged and cool.
WARNING: Donotimmerseinliquidsoruseabrasivecleansers,scouringpadsorvinegartocleanthesoleplate.

This will damage the finish. 
using selF-clean Feature: Use the Self-Clean feature once a month to maintain optimal iron performance.
1. Turn off and unplug iron.
2.  Move Steam Lever/Knob back and forth to remove debris and minerals from Steam Valve. This keeps water 

flowing into the steam chamber.

3.FillwaterreservoirwithtapwatertoMAXline.
4. Plug in iron, set Fabric Select Dial to Linen and heat until the indicator light turns green.
5. 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.

6.  Open fill cap and empty remaining water. Carefully dry soleplate with a towel.
7.  Plug in iron and set Fabric Select Dial to Linen and Heat for 2 minutes to dry out completely. Set Fabric Select 

Dial to Off, unplug the iron, and allow to cool.

anti-calcium system (select models only)

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:
 1.  Turn off iron. 
 2.  Add 1 teaspoon of salt to ¾ cup water and fill water reservoir with this solution. 
 3.  Leave solution in water reservoir for 15 minutes, shake occasionally, and then empty through the fill hole or 

through the “clean method”. 

 4.  Fill water reservoir again with salt water solution, shake and empty after 15 minutes. 
 5. Fill water reservoir with fresh water to rinse and empty. 
 

ironing tips

•Beforeironing,checkthegarmentlabelandfollowmanufacturer’sinstructions.Ifnoinstructions,startwithalow-heat

setting and test by ironing a small area, and gradually increase heat. 

•Sortgarmentsbyfabrictype.Ironarticlesrequiringalow-temperaturesettingandgraduallyworkupthetemperaturerange.
•Whenchangingfromahigh-temperaturesettingtoalowerone,allow5minutesforchange.
•Whensteamironing,uselong,slowpassesoverthefabrictoallowthesteamtopenetratethefabricandtheheatof

the soleplate to dry the moisture. 

•Ironlinengarmentsinsideouttopreventshine.Anironingclothorcottonfabriccanbeusedtoreduceshine.
•Ifthegarmentislined,usealowheatsetting.
•Ensurezippersareclosedandflapisflat.Ironovertheflap,holdingthegarmenttaut.
•Spraystarchmakesthejobeasier.
IRONING SHIRTS
•Beginwiththecollarandworktowardthemiddlefromtheouteredges.Ironlengthwise,notincircles.

•Layshoulderovernarrowedgeoftheboardandirononesideofthefront.Thenirontheshoulder,acrosstheback

(below the collar line), the other shoulder and the remainder of the front. 

•Ironsleevesandcuffs,workingdownfromtheunderarmseams.To remove creases, shift the double layer of sleeve 

fabric and iron out. 

•Ironbodyofgarment,fromhalfofthefrontaroundtheback,thensecondhalfoffront.Ifyourshirtdoesnotopen,slip

over end of ironing board and iron front and back in turn.

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For product questions: 

Sunbeam Consumer Service 

USA: 1.800.458.8407 

Canada: 1.800.667.8623 

www.sunbeam.com

© 2012 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions.  

All rights reserved. Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as  

Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431. 

Para preguntas sobre los productos llame: 

Sunbeam Consumer Service 

EE.UU.: 1.800.458.8407 

Canadá: 1.800.667.8623 

www.sunbeam.com

© 2012 Sunbeam Products, Inc. operando bajo el nombre de Jarden Consumer Solutions.  

Todos los derechos reservados. Distribuido por Sunbeam Products, Inc. operando bajo el nombre 

de Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.

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