After Use; Care And Maintenance - Black+Decker STEAM POWER SS24440 Use And Care Manual

• Check that there's adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture
may build up, causing mildew.
• Check that there's nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the
steam.
• Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty.
1. Check that the temperature control is at (
2. Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric. Hold it well away
for delicate fabrics.
We recommend using the steam trigger to produce steam for smaller areas,
as it gives you better control.

AFTER USE

1. Put the iron on top of the base unit and turn the temperature control to (
2. Turn the unit off by setting the on/off button to O.
3. Empty the reservoir.
4. Let the iron cool down completely before cleaning it, moving it, or storing it
away.
5. The steam pipe can be coiled together and placed into the hose clip.
6. Wrap the mains cable around the steam generator in an anti-clockwise direction
then slot the plug into the socket (Fig C).
7. The water reservoir must be emptied when storing your steam station vertically.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Unplug the base unit, and let the appliance cool down fully.
2. Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth. If necessary, use a little washing-up
liquid.
3. Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar.
4. Take care not to scratch the soleplate
ANTI-SCALE CARTRIDGE
To extend the life of the appliance and to avoid problems with lime scale, your steam
generator is fitted with an anti-scale cartridge. The life of the anti-scale cartridge
depends on the frequency of use and the hardness of the water in your area. In a soft
water area this should be about 100 uses. Do not put any descaling products
(including vinegar) into the reservoir. This can damage the appliance.
To replace the cartridge:
1. Switch off and unplug your steam generator
2. Allow your steam generator to cool down for at least 1 hour until the soleplate is
cold.
3. Remove the water tank from the front of the unit.
4. Pull the anti scale cartridge vertically out of the water tank. Note that the
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