Black & Decker PI9000 manual How to Use

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How to Use

This appliance is for household use only. It is specially designed with a 2-tank™ system. Tank 2 is for use with water only, for steam. Tank 1 is for use with Downy Wrinkle Releaser® liquid for spray_to smooth away the wrinkles as you iron. (The iron does not require distilled or treated water for steam or spray.)

GETTING STARTED

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5. Move the selector to the desired steam level (D).

6.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.

• The temperature-ready light glows green until it reaches the appropriate temperature.

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

Important: For warranty verification, do not remove line cord sticker.

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.

FOR STEAM IRONING

Filling Tank 2 with Water
1.	Open the water-fill cover (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
A	water tank (B). Do not overfill.
Important:

	7. When finished ironing, turn the fabric-select dial to lowest heat
	setting, move the dry/steam selector to		and unplug the iron.
	FOR DRY IRONING
	Make sure selector is set to	. If you want to empty the water,
E	see instructions under “Emptying Tank 2 after Ironing – Optional.”

1.Turn the fabric-select dial to the appropriate setting for your fabric. See fabric guide on the heel rest and read garment’s label to help you determine fabric type.

•The temperature-ready light glows green until it reaches the appropriate temperature.

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

3.When finished, unplug the iron and place it on its heel rest.

MULTI-POSITION AUTO OFF

If your iron is equipped with auto shutoff:

	•	Do not pour any Downy Wrinkle Releaser® liquid, into Tank 2
		as it will damage your iron and potentially stain your clothes
		once the fluid is heated.
	•	If you accidentally pour this liquid into Tank 2, empty the tank
		(refer to Empting Water Tank instructions) then refill the tank
		with regular water.
B	•	Use the self-cleaning feature; see Self-Cleaning instructions.
	3.	Close the water-fill cover.
	4.	Plug in the iron. The temperature-ready light glows green (C).

30 seconds

8 minutes

F

•Once it reaches appropriate temperature, it will turn off after

30 seconds of inactivity if left horizontally, or 8 minutes if left in any other position (F).

•The auto shutoff light starts blinking red to let you know that the iron has stopped heating.

•As soon as you pickup the iron, it starts heating again.

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

seam or hem) before ironing.

C

SURGE OF STEAM

•Horizontal

1.With Tank 2 filled with water 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 at 5-second intervals for a concentrated blast of steam.

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