Black & Decker BXIR1000E Original Instructions Manual page 4

ENGLISH (Original instructions)
♦ Do not leave the appliance out in the rain or exposed to
moisture.
♦ Do not pull on the supply cord. Never use the supply
cord to lift up, carry or unplug the appliance.
♦ Do not wrap the supply cord around the appliance.
♦ Do not allow the supply cord to hang or to come into
contact with the hot surfaces of the appliance.
♦ Check the state of the supply cord. Damaged or tangled
cables increase the risk of electric shock.
♦ Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
♦ Do not use the appliance if the supply cord or plug is
damaged.
♦ If the appliance enclosure breaks, immediately
disconnect the appliance from the mains to prevent the
possibility of an electric shock.
♦ Do not touch the heated parts of the appliance, as it may
cause serious burns.
Use and care:
♦ Fully extend the appliance's supply cord before each
use.
♦ Respect the MAX level indicator. (Fig.1).
♦ Disconnect the appliance from the mains when not in
use and before undertaking any cleaning task.
♦ Store this appliance out of reach of children and/or
persons with physical, sensory or reduced mental or lack
of experience and knowledge.
♦ Do not store or transport the appliance if it is still hot.
♦ Keeping the iron in its housing support at maximum
temperature for too long time, may cause its colour
change, which will not affect the correct working order of
the appliance.
♦ For a correct operation, and to keep the soleplate in
good condition, do not operate over metal objects (iron-
ing board metal parts, buttons, zips etc.).
♦ It is advisable to use distilled water, especially if the wa-
ter in your area contains clay or if it is "hard" (containing
lime or magnesium).
♦ Check that the filling opening lid is closed properly
before starting the appliance.
♦ Never leave the appliance connected and unattended if
is not in use. This saves energy and prolongs the life of
the appliance.
♦ Never rest the appliance on surfaces while in use.
♦ Do not use the appliance on any part of the body of a
person or animal.
♦ Do not use the appliance to dry textiles of any kind.
♦ Turning the temperature and steam flow regulator to
minimum (MIN) setting does not mean that the iron is
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switched off. Disconnect from the mains to ensure the
iron is switched off.
Service:
♦ Any misuse or failure to follow the instructions for use
renders the guarantee and the manufacturer's liability
null and void.
DESCRIPTION
A Steam stroke button
B Filling opening
C Soleplate
D Pilot light
E Voltage selector
F Steam switch
G Temperature and steam flow regulator
H Foldable handle button
I Water tank
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Before use:
♦ Remove the appliance's protective film.
♦ Make sure that all products' packaging has been
removed.
♦ Ensure the voltage selector is set to the correct setting
for the supply mains where the appliance is to be used.
♦ To eliminate the smell given off by the appliance when
used for the first time, it is recommended to have it on at
full power for 2 hours in a well-ventilated room.
Voltage selector:
♦ The appliance has a voltage selector control, situate the
selector according to the type of voltage available in the
mains where the appliance is to be connected. (Fig.2).
Filling with water:
♦ It is essential to have filled the water tank to be able to
work with steam.
♦ Open filling opening lid.
♦ Fill the water tank taking care to observe the MAX level
(Fig.1).
♦ Close water inlet lid.