Black & Decker AS800 manual How to Use, Selecting Temperature, Way Automatic Shutoff, Using Spray

How to Use

Note: Wait for iron to reheat completely before resuming operation.

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.

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.

Filling Water Tank

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Smart Steam™ Technology

The Smart Steam™ system generates steam only at higher temperature settings (between 4 and 7) (F). Once you select the temperature, the Smart Steam™ technology detects the set temperature and adjusts the steam power accordingly. The higher the setting, the more powerful the steam.

1. Open the water-fill cover as shown in (A).

Use to remove stubborn creases.

1.With the water tank filled to the MAX mark, set fabric-select dial to appropriate setting (between 4 and 7) for your fabric. Read garment's label to help you determine fabric type.

Note: Steam is automatically turned off between settings 1 and 3.

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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.Close the water-fill cover.

Note: If you need to add water while ironing, unplug the iron and follow above steps.

B 4. Plug in the iron. The iron beeps and digital display window

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2.Once you select the appropriate setting, wait for iron to beep and display READY.

3.Press the surge-of-steam button to generate a burst of steam

(G). For best performance, leave an interval of 5 seconds between bursts.

Important: Always stand the iron on its heel rest when powered on but not in use.

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Selecting Temperature

1. Read garment's label to help you determine fabric type.

Tip: If unsure of a garment's fiber, test a small area (on an inside seam or hem) before ironing.

Use for removing wrinkles from hanging clothes and drapes.

1.Be sure the water tank is filled to the MAX mark.

2.Hang the garment to be steamed on a clothes hanger. (Curtains or drapes can be steamed once they are hung.)

3.Set the fabric-select dial to appropriate setting (between 4 and 7) for your fabric.

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2.Once you determine the fabric type, turn fabric-select dial to appropriate temperature setting (from 1 to 7).

Tip: As a guide, the digital display shows the setting number with the corresponding recommended fabric type.

3.Once the iron reaches the selected temperature, it beeps and displays READY (C).

3-Way Automatic Shutoff

The automatic shutoff feature in your iron works as follows:

•Once the iron reaches appropriate temperature, it will turn off after 30 seconds of inactivity if left on its soleplate or tipped over on its side. If left vertically on its heel rest, it will shut off after 8 minutes (D).

•The unit beeps three times and AUTO OFF flashes on the digital display window to let you know the iron has stopped heating (E).

•After a few minutes, the digital display light goes off.

•If you pick up the iron, it activates an internal motion sensitive detector and the iron will start heating again. You might have to move the iron or shake it gently. The digital display light comes on and the set temperature is displayed again.

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4.Wait for iron to beep and display READY.

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

6.Pull the fabric tight in your free hand and pump the

surge-of-steam button as you move the iron over the fabric (H).

Important: Always stand the iron on its heel rest when powered on but not in use.

Using Spray

Use to dampen tough wrinkles at any setting (J).

1.Be sure the iron is filled with water.

2.On first use, pump the spray button several times.

ANTI-DRIP SYSTEM

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

Dry Ironing

1.Turn the fabric-select dial to setting 1, 2, or 3 to iron without steam (K). The Smart Steam™ system will automatically turn off and there will not be any steam generated.

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