Black & Decker AS200, AS210, AS225, AS250 manual Care and Cleaning

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2.When finished, unplug the iron and stand it on its heel rest.

3.If using seam, move the selctor to .

SURGE OF STEAM

•Horizontal

1.With the water tank filled to the MAX mark, set fabric dial to highest temperature setting and let iron stand on its heel rest about 30 seconds.

2.For best performance, use surge of steam at 5-second intervals.

•Vertical

1.Be sure the water tank is filled to the MAX mark. Hang the garment to be steamed on a clothes hanger. (Curtains or drapes can be steamed once they are hung.) Set the fabric dial to the highest temperature setting and let iron stand on its heel rest about 30 seconds.

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 temperature-ready light goes out and comes on again.

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

4. Press and hold the self-clean button. Be careful, as hot water and steam will come out of the steam vents (J). Continue to hold the self-clean button until all the water has emptied. If necessary, rock iron side to side and front to back.

J	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.

G

2.Hold the iron close to, but not touching, the fabric.

3.Pull the fabric tight in your free hand and pump the button as you move the iron over the fabric (G).

SPRAY

You can use spray at any setting. Check that the water tank is

filled with water. Press the button.

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

ANTI-DRIP SYSTEM

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.

The anti-drip system prevents water spotting at low temperatures.

EMPTYING WATER TANK AFTER IRONING - OPTIONAL 1. Turn the fabric-select dial to Min. Unplug the iron and

let it cool.

2. Open the water-fill cover.

H 3. Empty the water by holding the iron over a sink with the tip

pointing down. Water will empty out of water-fill opening (H).

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.

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