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Black & Decker F550S manual

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    1200 W 120V ~ 60 Hz 1200 W 220V ~ 50/60 Hz ® SA VE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK LEASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO Advanced System & ProXpress ™ Irons / Planchas ? U.S.A/CANADA 1-800-23 1-9786 MEXICO 01-800-714-2503 ® POLARIZED PLUG (North and Central American Models Only) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than[...]

  • Page 2

    ® BEFORE FIRST USE IMPORT ANT : Follow this procedure before first use. 1. Remove any labels, stickers, or tags which may be attached to the body or soleplate of the iron. NOTE: Do Not Remove the Mercury warning label from the cordset (Certain Models Only). 2. Fill the W ater T ank about 1/3 full with water . (See “Filling With Water .”) 3. Pl[...]

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    FILLING WITH WA TER 1. Be sure the iron is OFF and unplugged and the Adjustable Steam Dial is at DRY . Use ordinary tap water – do not use water processed through a home softening system. 2. With a clean measuring cup (or the Fill Cup provided with certain mod- els), pour water into the W ater Fill Hole until the level reaches the FULL Mark on th[...]

  • Page 4

    shut off soon. The iron will automatically shut off after one hour . T o continue ironing, push the “On” button. For Model F650S: This model is designed to shut off if the iron hasn’t been moved for 10 minutes. The Green T emperature Ready Light will blink as a warning before the iron shuts itself off. For all other models, turn the T emperat[...]

  • Page 5

    word SPRA Y or the SPRITZ “ ”is toward the front of the iron. For model F612 only , you must flip the Surge/Spray Switch at the side of the iron down to SPRA Y . Then pump the SPRA Y/SURGE button a few times. EMPTYING THE IRON 1. T urn the T emperature Selector Dial to “Off” or “O/Fill,” depending on the model. 2. T urn the Adjustable S[...]

  • Page 6

    4. Sit the iron on its Heel Rest, plug it in, and let it preheat for about 2 min- utes. Iron over an old cloth, then unplug and let the iron cool. CLEANING THE OUTSIDE SURFACES 1. Allow the iron to cool completely . 2. Wipe the outer shell and soleplate with a cloth dampened in water and a mild dish detergent. Never use abrasive, heavy-duty cleanse[...]

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    WA TER DROPLETS COMING FROM STEAM VENTS? Is the T emperature Selector Dial set in a steam area and is the Adjustable Steam Dial set at the corresponding “ ”, “ ” or “ ” steam setting? SERVICE OR REP AIR Service, if necessary , must be performed by a Black & Decker , Household Appliance Company-Owned or Authorized Service Center . Th[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS When using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. ■ Use iron only for its intended use. ■ T o protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquid. ■ The iron should always be turned to Off (or to O/Fill dependin[...]

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    ■ T o avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron; instead, take it to an authorized service center for examination and repair . Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used. ■ Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not leave iron unattended while co[...]

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    SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ■ T o avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit. ■ If an extension cord is necessary , a 10-ampere rated cord with a polarized plug and Underwriter’ s Laboratories (UL)-listing should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the [...]

  • Page 11

    1. W ater Fill Hole 2. Spray Nozzle 3. T emperature Selector Dial 4. Adjustable Steam/Dry Dial 5. Spray Button 6. Push ON/OFF Button and Power On Light (Model F650S: Ready/W ait Lights; Model 550S: Thermostat Cycle Light) 7. Pivoting Cord 8. Cord Wrap/Stable Heel Rest 9. Large W ater Windows with W ater Fill Mark 10. *SilverStone ® Non-Stick Solep[...]

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    Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Copyright © 1992-1998 Black & Decker Printed in Mexico Pub. #175075-00-RV00 FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY Black & Decker Inc. warrants this product against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship for a two-year period after the original date of consumer purchase or receipt as a gift. Thi[...]