Black & Decker AS700 - Manual (Page 7)

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How to Use
this appliance is for household u se only.
GETTING STARTED
remove any labels, stickers or tags attached to the body or soleplate of the
iron. note: use ordinary tap water for ironing. do not use water processed
through a home softening system.
Important: For optimum performance, let the iron stand for 90 seconds before
beginning to iron.
IRONING WITH STEAM
Filling Water Tank
1. open the water-fill cover (A).
2. tilt the iron and using a clean measuring cup, pour water
into opening until the water reaches the MaX level mark
on the water tank (B). do not overfill.
3. close the water-fill cover.
4. Plug in the iron. the temperature-ready light glows (C).
Tip: if unsure of a garment’s fiber, test a small area (on an
inside seam or hem) before ironing.
5. Move the dry/steam selector to the desired steam
level (D).
6. turn the fabric-select dial to appropriate steam setting
(between 4 and 6) for your fabric (E). read garment’s
label to help you determine fabric type.
• The temperature-ready light glows until it reaches the
appropriate temperature.
• It then glows on and off during ironing. This is normal.
7. When finished ironing, turn the fabric-select dial to lowest
heat setting, move the dry/steam selector to and
unplug the iron.
A
B
C
E
Surge of Steam
use to remove stubborn creases.
1. With water tank filled to the MaX mark, turn the fabric-select dial to at least
setting 4 and wait for the temperature-ready light to go off.
2. to remove tough wrinkles, pump the button at 5-second intervals for a
concentrated blast of steam.
3. When finished ironing, turn the fabric-select dial to lowest heat setting, move
the dry/steam selector to and unplug the iron.
Vertical Steam
use for removing wrinkles from hanging clothes and drapes.
1. Hang the garment to be steamed on a clothes hanger (curtains or drapes
can be steamed once they are hung).
2. Move the dry/steam selector to .
3. Hold the iron close to, but not touching, the fabric.
4. Pull the fabric tight in your free hand and pump the
button as you move the iron over the fabric (F).
5. When finished ironing, turn the fabric-select dial to lowest
heat setting, move the dry/steam selector to and
unplug the iron.
IRONING WITH SPRAY
use to dampen tough wrinkles at any setting (G).
1. Be sure the iron is filled with water.
2. on first use, pump the button several times.
DRY IRONING
1. Make sure dry/steam selector is set to . You may want
to empty the water (see “emptying Water tank after
ironing - optional”).
2. turn the fabric-select dial to the desired setting.
read garment’s label to help you determine fabric type.
• The temperature-ready light glows until it reaches the appropriate
temperature.
• It then glows on and off during ironing.
3. When finished ironing, turn fabric-select dial to lowest setting, unplug the iron
and place it on its heel rest.
4. Move the dry/steam selector to .
EMPTYING WATER TANK AFTER IRONING (OPTIONAL)
note: it is not necessary to empty the water after each use.
1. turn the fabric-select dial to the lowest setting.
2. unplug the iron and let it cool.
3. open the water-fill cover.
4. empty the water by holding the iron over a sink with the
tip pointing down. Water will empty out of water-fill
opening (H).
F
G
H
D