Black & Decker Official Manual for Iron AS395: Essential Instructions for Effective Use
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Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

Symbols

Dry

Steam/Blast of

Steam

Spray

1.Spray nozzle

2.Water-fill cover

3.Dry/Steam selector

4.Spray button

5.Surge-of-steam button

6.Handle

7.Pivoting cord

8.Fabric guide

9.Heel rest

10.Temperature-ready indicator light

11.Fabric-select dial

12.Water tank

13.Soleplate

How to Use

This appliance is for household use 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.

TO FILL THE WATER TANK

1. Grasp the water-fill cover and pull it out to expose the water-fill hole. Be careful not to pull too hard as the water-fill cover is attached to the inside of the water-fill hole (A).

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. After filling, be sure to push the water-fill cover securely

 

 

back into the water-fill hole.

B

 

 

 

4.

Plug in the iron. The power on indicator light comes

 

 

on (C).

 

Tip: If unsure of a garment’s fiber, test a small area (on an

C

inside seam or hem) before ironing.

 

 

 

FOR STEAM IRONING

 

1.

Turn the selector to the desired steam level. To get

 

 

maximum steam, set the selector to the middle position

D

 

(D). Steam is produced as soon as you hold the iron.

Important: Do not set the selector past the middle position.

 

 

2.

Turn the fabric-select dial to appropriate setting (between

 

 

4 and 6) for your fabric (E). See fabric guide on the

 

 

heel rest and read garment’s label to help you determine

 

 

fabric type.

E

•

The temperature-ready light glows until it reaches the

 

 

appropriate temperature.

• It then glows on and off during ironing. This is normal.

3.When finished ironing, turn the fabric-select dial to lowest heat setting, move the selector to and unplug the iron.

FOR DRY IRONING

1.Make sure selector is set to . You may want to empty the water (see “Emptying Water Tank After Ironing - Optional”).

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