Black & Decker Press&Steam HGS500-LA Use & Care Manual page 7

You can use the heat resistant bag between the towel/
bed and garment if required.
4. Install any attachment you wish to use. (optional)
5. Plug the iron/steamer in then press the power button.
The blue power light will turn on.
6. After 45 seconds, the iron/steamer is ready for use and
the power light will go off. Please note that the light will
come on repeatedly during use when the appliance is
heating.
7. Prime the water pump by holding steam trigger until
steam forms.
8. To generate steam, press the steam trigger. As long as
the trigger is held, steam will emit from the steamer.
When the trigger is released, the steam will stop.
9. To generate a constant flow of steam without holding
the trigger, press the steam trigger and then slide the
steam trigger lock downwards.
You can then release pressure
on the steam trigger. To turn
the steam off, press the trigger,
slide the steam trigger lock
upwards, then release the
trigger.
10. With your free hand keep the
fabric taut. Steam the garment
with slow, downward strokes,
keeping the head of the iron/
steamer in contact with the
D
fabric (Fig. D).
11. When you have finished, press and hold the power
button until the blue light goes out (about 3 seconds)
and unplug.
12. After ironing or between garments, set your iron/
steamer down with the handle resting on a flat, stable
surface. You can use the heat resistant bag to rest
your iron/steamer on (Fig. B).
FABRIC SOFTENING INFUSED SOLEPLATE
Your iron/steamer features a ceramic heated plate that
helps smooth out wrinkles and creases on the areas of
garments that are more difficult to reach with steam
alone. The fabric softening infused ceramic sole plate
helps condition fabrics to defend against wrinkles and
reduce static. The temperature of the plate is safe for all
ironable fabrics.
To press garments (collars, cuffs, etc.) place it on a flat,
heat resistant surface. Keep the plate in contact with the
garment. Use steam as required. You can use the heat-
resistant bag to iron on (Fig E).
Important: Always make sure that the surface you use
to iron on will not be affected or damaged by heat or
steam!
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