Surge of Steam, Spray, Self-Cleaning | Black & Decker AS385 specification

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SURGE OF STEAM

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1.With the 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 a few times at 5-second intervals for a concentrated blast of steam.

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	1.	Hang the garment to be steamed on a clothes hanger.
		(Curtains or drapes can be steamed once they are hung.)
	2.	Set the steam selector to the middle	position.
	3.	Hold the iron close to, but not touching, the fabric.
	4.	Pull the fabric tight in your free hand and pump the
F		button as you move the iron over the fabric (F).
SPRAY
You can use spray at any setting.

1.Pull out the water-fill cover.

2.Fill water tank up the MAX mark.

3.Press the button to spray water as you iron.

4.If spray is weak, pump the button a few times.

EMPTYING WATER TANK AFTER IRONING (OPTIONAL)

1.	Turn the fabric-select dial to . Unplug the iron and
	let it cool.
2.	Pull out the water-fill cover to expose water hole.

3. Empty the water by holding the iron over a sink with the tip pointing down. Water will empty out of water-fill opening (G).

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.

SELF-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.

2.Plug in the iron.

3.Turn the fabric-select dial to 6 and stand the iron on its heel rest. Allow it to heat until the temperature-ready light goes off and comes on again.

4.Turn fabric-select dial to 0, unplug the iron and hold over a sink with the soleplate facing down.

5. Turn the selector to . Be careful, as hot water and steam will come out of the steam vents (H). Keep the selector in the position until all the water has emptied or until you feel all mineral deposits have been flushed out. If necessary, rock iron side to side and front to back.

	H	6. When finished, place the iron on its heel rest and plug it
	H	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 .

3.Store vertically on its heel rest to prevent water leaking from the soleplate.

AS385 specifications

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