How to use – Black & Decker IM305 User Manual
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Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.
ENGLISH
 1. Spray nozzle
 2. Water-fill hole
 3. Fabric select dial 
- Temperature
- Smart Steam™ system
 4. Spray button 
 5. Comfort Grip™ handle (models IM400, IM405 and IM415 only)
 6. 360° pivoting cord
 7. Heel rest
 8. Fabric guide
 9. Translucent water tank
10. Nonstick soleplate
Fabric guide
How to Use
this	appliance	is	intended	for	household	use	only.
GETTING STARTED
•	 Remove	any	labels,	stickers	or	tags	attached	to	the	body	or	soleplate	of	the	iron.
•	 Please	go	to	www.prodprotect.com/applica	to	register	your	warranty.
Important: For optimum performance, let the iron stand for 90 seconds before 
beginning to iron.
Note:	use	ordinary	tap	water	for	ironing.	do	not	use	water	processed	through	a	home	
softening	system.
FILLING WATER TANK
. tilt the iron and using a clean cup, pour water into water-
fill hole (A) until the water reaches the MaX mark on the
water tank. Refill as needed.
.	Plug	in	the	iron.	
Tip:	if	unsure	of	a	garment’s	fiber,	test	a	small	area	(on	an	
inside seam or hem) before ironing.
STEAM IRONING
the	smart	steam™	system	automatically	produces	steam	when	you	turn	the	fabric	
select dial between settings and 6 (B).
. turn the fabric select dial to appropriate setting (between
and 6) for your fabric (B).
Note: see fabric guide and read garment’s label to help you
determine fabric type. Be sure there is water in the reservoir.
steam is automatically turned off between settings 0 and .
.	 When finished ironing, turn the fabric select dial to 0 and unplug the iron. 
Important: Always stand the iron on its heel rest when powered on but not in use.
SPRAY MIST
use
to dampen tough wrinkles at any setting (C).
.	Be	sure	the	iron	is	filled	with	water.	
.	on	first	use,	pump	the	spray	button	a	few	times.	
DRY IRONING
. turn the fabric select dial to setting , or (dRY) to
iron without steam (D). the smart steam™ system will
automatically turn off.
. to dry iron at higher settings, empty the water from the
reservoir to prevent steaming.
D
B
A
C