Black & Decker Avant Steam F985 - Manual (Page 7)

Care and Cleaning
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service
personnel.
CLEANING OUTSIDE SURFACES
1. Make sure iron is unplugged and has cooled completely. Wipe the soleplate
and outer surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water. Add mild household
detergent. Never use abrasives, heavy-duty cleansers, vinegar or scouring pads
that may scratch or discolor the iron.
2. After cleaning, steam iron over an old cloth to remove any residue from the
steam vents.
AUTO CLEANING
To keep the steam vents free of any buildup, about once a month follow these
instructions:
1. Fill the water tank well below the MAX line. Plug in the iron.
2. Turn the fabric-select dial to 6 and stand the iron on its heel rest. Allow it to
heat until the on indicator light goes out and comes on again.
3. Turn fabric selection dial to 0, unplug the iron and hold over a sink with the
soleplate facing down.
4. Press and hold the AUTO CLEAN ® button. Be careful, as
hot water and steam will come out of the steam vents (H).
Continue to hold the AUTO CLEAN ® button until all the
water has emptied. If necessary, rock iron side-to-side and
front-to-back.
5. When finished, release the button, stand the iron on its heel
rest and plug it in. Heat for about 2 minutes to dry out any
remaining water.
STORING YOUR IRON
1. Unplug the iron and allow it to cool.
2. Check that the selector is set to 0.
3. Wrap the cord around the iron and insert cord into the clip
to secure in place (J).
4. Store vertically on its heel to prevent water leaking from the
soleplate.
VERTICAL STEAM
Use for removing wrinkles from hanging clothes and drapes.
1. Be sure the water tank is filled to the MAX mark.
2. Hang the garment to be steamed on a clothes hanger. (Curtains or drapes can
be steamed once they are hung.)
3. Set the fabric-select dial to appropriate setting (between 4 and 6) for
your fabric.
4. Hold the iron close to, but not touching, the fabric.
5. Pull the fabric tight in your free hand and pump the CLEAN MAX MIN
button as you move the iron over the fabric (D).
USING SPRAY
Use to dampen tough wrinkles at any setting
(E).
1. Be sure the iron is filled with water.
2. On first use, pump the
button several times.
DRY IRONING
1. Turn the fabric selection dial to setting 1, 2, or 3
to
iron without steam (F). The Smart Steam ® system will
automatically turn off.
2. To dry iron at higher settings, empty the water from the
reservoir to prevent steaming.
EMPTYING WATER TANK (OPTIONAL)
Note: It is not necessary to empty the water after each use.
1. Unplug the iron and let it cool.
2. To release the water, hold the iron over a sink with the tip
pointing down and to one side. Water will empty out of the
water-fill opening (G).
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