Black & Decker F611 manual

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  • Page 1

    SA VE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK ProXpress ™ Automatic Shut-Off ™ Iron MODEL F611 800-231-9786 QUESTIONS? Please call us TOLL FREE! Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. ? Self Clean at this water level[...]

  • Page 2

    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 O/FILL before plugging[...]

  • Page 3

    3 This ProXpress™ Automatic Shut-Off Iron has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. POL[...]

  • Page 4

    How T o Use 4 PREP ARING THE IRON Important: Follow this procedure to clean the iron and to become familiar with its features. Remove any labels or tags which may be attached. Using the Water Fill Cup we have provided, fill the Water Tank about 1/3 full with water. (See ”Filling With Water,“ page 5.) Set the Temperature Selector Dial to the Ind[...]

  • Page 5

    FILLING WITH WA TER Using the Water Fill Cup we have provided, pour water into the Water Fill Hole until the water level reaches the full mark on the Water Window. (Figure A) Do not overfill. Refill as necessary. Ordinary tap water can generally be used for ironing. However, do not use water processed through a home softening system. In extremely h[...]

  • Page 6

    USING MOISTURE Steam If unmoved for 1 additional minute, it will shut itself off completely. (Figure C) To restart the iron, be sure the Temperature Selector Dial is in a position other than O/Fill and press the PUSH ON Button. 6 Turn the Adjustable Steam Dial to the Indicator Mark (Figure D) for (light), (medium), or (heavy) steam settings as indi[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Spray Pump the Button a few times to get a water mist from the spray nozzle to spot dampen stubborn wrinkles. (Figure F) Turn the Adjustable Steam Control to DRY and turn the Temperature Selector Dial to 0/Fill. Unplug the iron. Allow the iron to cool and wrap the cord. (Figure G) It is not necessary to empty the water if the iron is used frequen[...]

  • Page 8

    Refer to this chart for recommended Temperature and Steam Settings and ironing instructions for various fabrics. Always read garment labels and follow manufacturer’s ironing instructions. FABRIC IRONING CHART 8 FABRIC ADJUSTABLE STEAM TEMP. IRONING INSTRUCTIONS ACRYLIC ACETATE NYLON SILK POLYESTER SOME RAYONS PERM. PRESS COTTON BLENDS WOOL COTTON[...]

  • Page 9

    Allow the iron to cool completely. Wipe the outer shell and SilverStone † Soleplate finish with a cloth dampened in water and a mild household detergent. Never use abrasive, heavy-duty cleansers or scouring pads. After cleaning, steam iron on an old, cotton terry cloth towel for approximately 2 minutes. CLEANING THE OUTSIDE SURFACES CARE OF THE I[...]

  • Page 10

    Holding the iron in the ironing position over a sink or basin, press and hold the Self Clean Button down until all the water has been released. This can be done with one or two hands as shown in Figures I and J. Choose the method which is easiest for you. Place the iron on its Heel Rest and heat for about 2 minutes to dry out any remaining water. I[...]

  • Page 11

    11 Is the PUSH ON Light on and has the iron heated for about 2 minutes? Is the Temperature Selector Dial set in a steam area and is the Adjustable Steam Dial set at the corresponding , , or ? WA TER DROPLETS COMING FROM STEAM VENTS? Service, if necessary, must be performed by a Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Household Appliance Company-Owned or Au[...]

  • Page 12

    Black & Decker (U.S.) 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. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accident or misuse. If the product should become defective within the war[...]