Black & Decker F985, F980 manual Care and Cleaning

Vertical STEAM

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 6) for your fabric.

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

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

USING SPRAY

Use to dampen tough wrinkles at any setting (E). 1. Be sure the iron is filled with water.

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

E

DRY IRONING

1.Turn the fabric selection dial to setting 1, 2, or 3 to iron without steam (F). The Smart Steam® system will automatically turn off.

F	2.To dry iron at higher settings, empty the water from the
	reservoir to prevent steaming.

EMPTYING WATER TANK (OPTIONAL)

Note: It is not necessary to empty the water after each use.

1. Unplug the iron and let it cool.

2. To release the water, hold the iron over a sink with the tip pointing down and to one side. Water will empty out of the water-fill opening (G).

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.

AUTO 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. 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 on indicator light goes out and comes on again.

3.Turn fabric selection dial to 0, unplug the iron and hold over a sink with the soleplate facing down.

4.	Press and hold the AUTO CLEAN® button. Be careful, as
	hot water and steam will come out of the steam vents (H).
	Continue to hold the AUTO CLEAN® button until all the
	water has emptied. If necessary, rock iron side-to-side and
	front-to-back.
5.	When finished, release the button, stand the iron on its heel
H	rest and plug it 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 0.

3.Wrap the cord around the iron and insert cord into the clip to secure in place (J).

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

J

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