Care and cleaning – Black & Decker IM305 User Manual
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EMPTYING WATER TANK 
Note:	it	is	not	necessary	to	empty	the	water	tank	after	each	use.
.	 unplug	the	iron	and	let	it	cool.	
.	 Hold	the	iron	over	a	sink	with	the	tip	pointing	down.	Water	will	
empty out the water-fill hole (E).
Care and Cleaning
this product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified
service	personnel.
CLEANING OUTSIDE SURFACES
.	 Make	sure	iron	is	unplugged	and	has	cooled	completely.	Wipe	the	soleplate	
and outer surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild household
detergent. never use abrasives, heavy-duty cleansers, vinegar or scouring
pads that may scratch or discolor the iron.
. after cleaning, steam iron over an old cloth to remove any residue from the
steam vents.
STORING YOUR IRON
.	 unplug	the	iron	and	let	it	cool	completely.
.	 check	that	the	fabric	select	dial	is	set	to	0.
.	 store	iron	on	its	heel	rest.	storing	iron	on	its	soleplate	can	cause	leaks	or	
damage.
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NEED HELP?
For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 
800 number on cover of this book. Please
DO NOT return the product to the place
of purchase. Also, please
DO NOT mail product back to manufacturer, nor bring it to
a service center. You may also want to consult the website listed on the cover of this
manual.
Two Year Limited Warranty
(Applies only in the United States and Canada)
What does it cover?
• Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Applica’s liability will not 
exceed the purchase price of product.
For how long?
• Two years after date of purchase.
What will we do to help you?
• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or 
factory refurbished.
How do you get service?
• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.
• Visit the online service website at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call toll-free 
1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.
• If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.
What does your warranty not cover?
• Damage from commercial use
• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect
• Products that have been modified in any way
• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase
• Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit
• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit
• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do not 
allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so this
limitation may not apply to you.)
How does state law relate to this warranty?
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary 
from state to state or province to province.
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Maryland, USA
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