Ironi Ng Tips And Tricks; Cleaning And Care - Black & Decker ELITE PRO Series Use And Care Manual

6. To iron with steam, push the variable steam
control to the desired amount of steam. For
optimal results, the steam settings should be
used with the following temperature settings.
• Low steam: blends
• Medium steam: wool
•
High steam: cotton or linen
7. When finished ironing, turn the temp. dial to the
minimum setting and unplug from the outlet.
8. Stand the iron on its heel rest and allow it to cool off.
A D D I TI O NA L F EATURE S
Burst of Steam
Use for ironing in the vertical and horizontal position.
Press the Burst of Steam button to generate a burst
of steam. For best performance, leave several seconds
between bursts.
Spray Mist
Press the Spray mist trigger to generate a spray of
water. Spray Mist is used to dampen tough wrinkles
while dry or steam ironing. Do not spray silk.
3-way Auto Shut Off
The iron will automatically shut off after 30 seconds of
inactivity if left on its soleplate or side. If left vertically
on the heel rest, it will shut off after 8 minutes. When
the iron is in Auto-Shut Off, the red light under the
handle will blink. Simply move the iron to take it off
stand-by.
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IRONI NG TIPS AND TRICKS

• The iron can be filled with ordinary tap water; if
your water is hard, you may want to use 50 percent
distilled water and 50 percent tap water.
• For optimum performance, allow the iron to stand
on the heel rest about two minutes after filling
before beginning to iron.
• If you're unsure of the fabric's content, test a
small area (on the inside seam or hem) before you
proceed to iron the entire garment or cloth.
• Whenever ironing a garment with mixed fabrics,
select the fabric setting for the most delicate
fabric. For example, when ironing a shirt that is 65%
cotton and 35% polyester, use the "blend" setting.
• Whenever temperature settings are changed to a
higher or lower temperature, allow the iron to stand
1–2 minutes to allow heat up or cool down. Test
garment by pressing a small hidden area to make
sure temperature of iron is correct.

CLEANING AND CARE

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer to
service qualified service personnel.
CLEANING OUTSIDE SURFACES
1. Make sure the iron is unplugged and has
completely cooled.
2. Wipe the soleplate and outer surface with soft,
damp cloth. Water and small amounts of gentle
household soaps, such as dishwashing liquid, can
be used. Never use heavy-duty cleaners, vinegar
or abrasive scouring pads that may scratch or
discolor the iron.
3. After the iron has been thoroughly dried, turn the
iron back on and lightly steam over an old cloth.
This will help remove any reside left in the vents.
4. When finished cleaning, turn iron off and allow
time to cool before storing.
AUTO CLEAN™ SYSTEM
For optimal results over time, it is recommended that you
clean your iron about once a month to keep the steam
vents free of build up.
1. Fill the water tank well below the MAX fill line.
Plug in the iron.
2. Select the cotton/linen setting on the
Temperature dial and stand the iron on its heel
while it preheats.
3. Once the iron has reached the desired
temperature; turn it off and then unplug it from
the outlet.
4. Hold iron over a sink
with the soleplate
facing down.
5. Press and hold the
AUTO CLEAN™
button . Be
careful, as hot
water and steam
will come out of the
vents in the soleplate.
6. Continue to press the button until all of the water
has emptied. If necessary, move the iron side-to-
side and front-to-back to aid the process.
7. When finished, release the AUTO CLEAN™ button
and place the iron on its heel rest.
8. Plug the iron back in and allow it to heat for about
2 minutes to dry out any remaining water.
STORING YOUR IRON
1. Once the iron is turned off and unplugged from the
outlet, allow it to cool.
2. Check that the variable steam dial is set to dry.
3. Wrap the cord loosely around the iron.
4. Store vertically on its heel to prevent water
leaking from the soleplate.
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