Before First Use - Black & Decker X815 Manual

 Wait until the appliance has cooled down
before emptying the water tank as the water
may still be hot.
 Do not immerse the appliance, cored set or
plug in liquids
 Always disconnect the appliance from the
supply before filling, emptying, cleaning, or
carrying out any maintenance on the appliance.
 This product is designed to remove creases
from fabrics using heat & steam and is not to
be used for any other purpose.
 The iron must not be left unattended while it is
connected to the supply mains
 The plug must be removed from the socket-
outlet before the water reservoir is filled with
water.
 The iron must be used and rested on a stable
surface.
 The iron is not to be used if it has been
dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or
if it is leaking.

Before first use

Cleaning the soleplate
In order to be able to use the steam function, you
will first need to fill the water tank (10) with water.
 Make sure that the appliance is unplugged.
 Fill the appliance with water as described
below.
 Use the self-clean system as described below.
When finished, disconnect the appliance from
the mains supply and allow the unit to fully cool
then wipe the soleplate (11) and steam vents
with a cloth.
Some parts of the appliance have been lightly
greased and as a result the appliance may smoke
slightly when switched on for the first time. This
will cease after a short while.
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the
appliance is switched off and unplugged.
Filling the water tank
In order to be able to use the steam function, you
will first need to fill the water tank (10) with water.
 Make sure that the appliance is unplugged.
 Open the water tank cover (12).
 Hold the appliance at an angle.
 Fill the appliance with water using the beaker
provided.
 Close the water tank cover (12).
Warning! Never fill above the maximum filling
level indicted on the appliance. Normal tap water
can be used, but if you live in a hard water area
the use of distilled water is recommended.
Do not use chemically de-scaled water.
Use
Warning! Do not leave the appliance unattended
while it is connected to the power supply and
during the cool down period.
Temperature setting
The required temperature setting depends on the
garment fabric.
 Adjust the temperature control dial (4) to the
required setting:
- •Synthetics
- •• Silk/wool
- ••• Cotton/Linen
If you are unsure of the fiber content of a
garment: start with a low temperature setting and
test on a small area (seam or inside hem). If
wrinkles remain, gradually increase the heat
setting until you find the optimum setting.
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