Black & Decker BXIR2606E Mode D'emploi page 6

USE
• Extend the supply cord completely before plugging it in.
• Connect the appliance to the mains.
• Turn the temperature regulator (E) to the desired temper-
ature position.
• Do not use temperatures higher than those indicated on
the garments to be treated.
● Temperature for synthetic fibres (polyester,
nylon).
●● Temperature for silk, wool.
●●● Temperature for cotton.
Max Temperature for linen.
• If the garment has various kinds of fibres, select the tem-
perature for the fibre that requires the lowest temperature.
(For example, select the temperature for polyester for an
article made out of 60% polyester and 40% cotton).
• Wait until the pilot light (F) has gone out, which will
indicate that the appliance has reached an adequate
temperature.
• During the appliance's use, the pilot light (F) will come
on and off automatically, indicating the heating elements
are working and therefore maintaining the desired tem-
perature.
DRY IRONING
• The appliance has a steam flow control (C) that permits
dry ironing (without steam) when placed in the minimum
position.
STEAM IRONING
• It is possible to iron with steam whenever the water
reservoir is filled with water and an adequate temperature
is selected.
STEAM FLOW CONTROL
• The appliance has a steam flow control (C) that allows
control of the steam flow.
SPRAY
• The spray can be used in both steam and dry ironing.
• Press the spray button (A) to use this operation.
• The spray button has to be pressed repeatedly to release
the first spray.
STEAM BLAST
• This function provides extra steam for eliminating wrin-
kles.
• Press the steam blast button (B). Wait a few seconds
until vapour penetrates the fibres of the garment before
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pushing the button again. For optimum steam quality, do
not apply more than three successive blasts.
• The steam blast button has to be pressed repeatedly to
release the first shot.
VERTICAL STEAMING
• It is possible to iron hanging curtains, items of clothing on
his hanger, etc. To do so, follow the instructions:
- Select the maximum temperature of the iron while
turning the temperature regulator of the iron in a
clockwise direction. (Fig. 2).
- Move the iron in a top-to-bottom direction while
pressing the steam blast button. (B).
• Important: for cotton and linen, it's recommended to put
the iron base in contact with the material. For other more
delicate fibres, it's recommended to keep the iron base at
some centimetres of distance.
ONCE YOU HAVE FINISHED USING THE APPLIANCE
• Select the minimum position (MIN) using the thermostat
control.
• Unplug the appliance from the mains.
• Allow to cool.
• Remove the water from the inside of the appliance.
• Clean the appliance.
SAFETY THERMAL PROTECTOR
• The appliance has a safety device which protects the
appliance from overheating.
CLEANING
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow it to
cool before undertaking any cleaning task.
• Clean the equipment with a damp cloth with a few drops
of washing-up liquid and then dry it.
• Do not use solvents or products with an acid or base pH,
such as bleach, or abrasive products, for cleaning the
appliance.
• Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid
or place it under running water.
SELF-CLEANING FUNCTION
• It is important to self-clean the appliance at least once a
month to remove calcium and any other built-up minerals
inside the iron.
• Fill the water reservoir to its maximum level, as indicated
in the «Filling with water» section.
• Place the iron in the vertical position, plug it into the
mains and select the maximum temperature.