Black & Decker BXGS1600E Original Instructions Manual page 5

Unscrew the water tank filler cap (Fig 3)
♦ 2)Fill the tank taking care to observe the the MAX level.
Re-fit and tighten the filler cap
♦ Note: Your appliance was designed to operate using
pure demineralized water.
♦ 3)Re-fit the water tank to the main body.
Use:
♦ Hold the appliance with your hand positioned safely at
the neck of the garment steamer. in an upright position,
use your other hand to attach the fabric brush onto the
steam head. The fabric brush can be attached either way
and will lock into position with an audible "click".
♦ Connect the appliance to a power outlet and switch it on.
Press the power button, the power indicator light will be
flashing and appliance will begin to heat. When the lights
stop flashing into long bright, that preheat finished you
can start using. Switch off the steamer by pressing the
power button again during 3 seconds. When the appli-
ance is powered off, the indicator light will extinguish.
♦ Once the water is filled to the MAXIMUM level and the
appliance is connected to the power outlet, allow the
garment steamer to preheat before use.
♦ This garment steamer has an intelligent automatic power
off function. When the user stops operating this appli-
ance for a period of time, the internal controls will cut off
the power supply, this will help to prevent accidents, and
can save electricity.
HOW TO STEAM YOUR GARMENT
♦ The garment steamer is easy to use and is perfect for
removing wrinkles/creases from garments and curtains
as well as refreshing furnishing fabrics.
♦ It can be used on most fabrics as long as the fabric is
hanging or where the garment steamer can be easily
used in an upright position moving over the fabric in an
up and down motion.
♦ NOTE: the garment steamer is designed to be used in an
upright position on hanging garments. Refrain from using
the steamer in or on garments in a horizontal position.
♦ 1. Check that there is ventilation behind the fabric.
♦ 2. Check garment pockets are empty.
♦ 3. Hang the garment from a hanger and stretch the fabric
slightly with one hand.
♦ 4 NOTE: we recommend you do not steam over metal
accessories. Use caution and steam around the metal
accessories.
♦ 5. Press the steam button. You will feel vibrations and
hear a subtle humming sound while steaming; this is
(Original instructions)
normal; steam facing away from you and in an up right
position
♦ 6. Gently press the fabric brush against the garment,
moving your arm in an up and down motion targeting
creases in the fabric.
♦ 7. Press the steam button to stop the steam.
♦ NOTE: ensure that the fabric to be steamed is being
stretched whilst steaming for best results.
♦ WARNING: the garment steamer generates high
temperatures of steam. Do not touch the steam head,
make sure the steamer is facing away from you in an
upright position.
♦ 8. If using the garment steamer without the fabric brush,
keep a distance of at least 5cm between the steam head
and the garment.
TO STEAM CURTAINS
♦ 1. Wash and dry curtains as directed, according to the
fabric type.
♦ 2. Hang the curtains and steam when they are hanging
in place.
♦ 3. Lightly stretch the curtain with one hand while steam-
ing to help remove creases more easily.
TO STEAM UPHOLSTERY
♦ 1. The garment steamer can be used to help freshen
up upholstery, furniture covers and cushions. Before
steaming, always test on a small area of the fabric that
is not visible.
♦ 2. Keeping the garment steamer in an upright position
and using and up and down motion. Lightly steam over
the fabric of your furniture. cushions should be removed
and held upright for steaming. Allow cushions to dry
thoroughly before replacing on furniture.
♦ NOTE: It is recommended that you use the fabric brush
attachment when steaming delicate fabrics such as
silk. For better result when removing stubborn creases,
remove the fabric brush attachment from the steam head
and continuously steam over the selected area until
creases are removed.
♦ WARNING: Always unplug the garment steamer
before attaching or detaching the fabric brush.
♦ NOTE: Only use attachments or accessories provided.
♦ NOTE: If the unit becomes noisy with a loud humming
sound and no steam is being generated, check the water
level in the water tank.
♦ WARNING: Do not use the garment steamer on the
body or animals.
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