Black & Decker F499S, F495SA User Manual

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Light ’n Easy®Iron
with Automatic Shut-Off
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When using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions.
Use iron only for its intended use.
To 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 into or unplugging from an outlet. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around cordwrap when storing.
Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with or emptying of water and when not in use. Be care­ful to avoid spilling water over iron when filling.
Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or plug or if the iron has been dropped or damaged.
To 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 connected or on an ironing board. Always position iron carefully to prevent it from falling if ironing board is accidentally moved or cord is pulled. Always use heel rest.
Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down — there may be hot water in the water tank. Avoid rapid movement of iron to minimize hot water spillage.
Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flam­mable fumes.
Do not use iron outdoors.
This product is for household use only and not for com-
mercial or industrial use.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high­wattage appliance on the same circuit.
If an extension cord is necessary, it should be rated not less than 10 amperes and have Underwriters Laboratories listing. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled on or tripped over.
POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized
plug—one blade is wider than the other. To reduce the risk of elec­tric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safe­ty feature by modifying the plug in any way.
TAMPER-RESISTANT This appliance is equipped with a
tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only
by authorized service personnel (see pages 14 & 15 for a list of Black & Decker Company-Owned Service Centers).
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT: Follow this procedure
to clean the iron and to become familiar with its features before first use.
1. Remove any labels, stickers, protective materials, or tags which may be attached to the body or soleplate of the iron.
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How To Use

PERPARING THE IRON
1. Water Fill Hole 7. Extended Heel Rest/Cord Wrap
2. Spray Nozzle 8. Water Window
3. Temperature Selector Dial 9. Non-Stick Coated Soleplate
4. Adjustable Steam/Dry Dial 10. Heat Fabric Guide
5. Spray Button 11. Button Groove
6. Centered Cord 12. Push ON Button
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2. Fill the Water Tank to the water full mark (approximately 4 oz.). (See Filling With Water, below )
3. Plug the iron into a standard (polarized) electrical outlet.
4. Set the Temperature Selector/ Heat Fabric Guide to the Cotton setting and preheat for about 30 seconds. (See Starting The Iron, page 6)
5. While ironing on an old cotton terry cloth towel for about two minutes, try using each of the iron’s features:
Spray: Pump the SPRAY Button a few times to see the amount of water that is released.
Steam Settings: Turn the Adjustable Steam/Dry Dial to the Indicator Mark for (light), (medium), and (heavy) set­tings to become familiar with the different amounts of steam at each setting.
FILLING WITH WATER
NOTE: When filling, be sure the
iron is unplugged, the Temperature Selector Dial is in the O/FILL posi­tion, and the Adjustable Steam/Dry Dial is in the Dry position.
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1. Using a clean cup, pour water into the Water Fill Hole until the water level reaches the FULL mark next to the Water Window (Figure A). Do not overfill. Refill as neces­sary. Never place the iron directly under a faucet to add water.
2. Ordinary tap water can gener­ally be used for ironing. However, do not use water processed through a home softening system.
3. In extremely hard water areas, consider using distilled or dem­ineralized water. If using distilled or demineralized water, tap water should be used the first time you use the iron and once per month thereafter to maintain steam per­formance.
STARTING THE IRON
1. Be sure the iron is filled with water. Plug in the iron.
2. Press the PUSH ON Button in to start the iron. (Figure B).
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NOTE: The PUSH ON
Button will normally remain pushed in. It will pop out only if the iron shuts itself off automati­cally.
3. Use the Heat Fabric Guide (Numbered 1 thru 7) on the body of the iron to select the setting for the fabric to be ironed. (Also, see Fabric Ironing Chart on page 9 ).
4. Turn the Temperature Selector Dial to the appropriate setting and allow to preheat for approximately 2 minutes.
5. To iron with steam, turn the Adjustable Steam/Dry Dial to the
(light), (medium), or
(heavy) steam setting as indicated
next to the Heat Fabric Guide on the body of the iron (Figure C). IMPOR- TANT: the Temperature Selector Dial must be in the steam area (settings 4 thru 7) to generate steam. If water spotting occurs, reduce the steam level and/or
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increase the heat set­ting slightly on the Temperature Selector Dial.
6. For spray, simply pump the spray button at the top of the iron to get a water mist from the spray nozzle. Spray can be used at any tem­perature setting whether steam or dry
ironing.
7. To iron without steam, turn the Adjustable Steam/Dry Dial to the Indicator Mark for DRY. (Figure D)
ABOUT THE AUTO-OFF FEATURE
1. This iron will shut off automati­cally after one hour whether or not it is in use.
2. The PUSH ON Button will pop out only if the iron shuts off auto­matically after an hour.
3. If the PUSH ON Button pops out while you are ironing, then one hour has elapsed since the iron was plugged in. Simply press the PUSH ON Button back in to continue ironing.
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NOTE: Turning the Temperature Selector to O/FILL will not shut off the iron. That simply shuts off the heat. If you have ironed for less than an hour and the PUSH ON Button remains pushed in, unplug the cord from the outlet to ensure the iron is off. Otherwise, the iron will shut off automatically after it has been plugged in for an hour.
TURNING THE IRON OFF
To manually turn the iron off, turn the Temperature Selector Dial to O/FILL and unplug the cord from the outlet. You cannot manually pop out the PUSH ON Button.
STORING THE IRON
1. Turn the Adjustable Steam/Dry Dial to DRY.
2. Turn the Temperature Selector Dial to O/FILL.
3. Unplug the iron.
4. Allow the iron to cool and wrap the cord around the body of the iron and extended heel rest.
5. It is not necessary to empty the water if the iron is used more than once a week.
6. Store the iron on its heel rest to prevent water from leaking from the Soleplate.
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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
FABRIC ADJUSTABLE STEAM TEMP. IRONING INSTRUCTIONS
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Dry iron on wrong side. Press
washables while damp.
Dry iron on wrong side to prevent shine. Press washables while damp.
Dry iron washables while fabric is damp. Iron rayon fabrics on the wrong side. Steam iron if fabric manufacturer directs.
Check care label and follow the manufacturer's instructions for blends: use the setting for the fiber requiring the lowest heat.
Steam iron on wrong side to pre­vent shine, or use a press cloth on right side. Do not press complete­ly dry.
Dry iron washables while damp. Use steam as needed. Iron dark fabrics on wrong side to avoid shine.
Dry iron washables while damp and until dry. Use steam as need­ed. Iron dark linens on wrong side to avoid shine.
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NOTE: Use SPRAY at any temperature setting. STEAM should only be used in the steam area (Settings 4 thru 7) of the Temperature Selector Dial. Water spotting may occur if the setting is too low.
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CARE OF THE IRON EMPTYING THE IRON
1. Turn the Temperature Selector Dial to O/FILL.
2. Set the Adjustable Steam/Dry Dial to the DRY position, and unplug the iron.
3. Empty the water by holding the iron over a sink with the tip pointing
downward (Figure E). Water will empty out the Water Fill Hole.
4. If all the water hasnt drained, repeat the emptying process.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE SURFACES
1. Allow the iron to cool com­pletely.
2. Wipe the outer shell and non­stick coated soleplate with a cloth dampened in water and a mild household detergent. Never use abrasives, heavy-duty cleansers, or scouring pads on the non-stick coating.
1. Is the iron plugged in? Press the PUSH ON Button in.
2. If it still doesn’t heat, will a lamp plugged into the outlet turn on?
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IRON WON’T HEAT?
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3. Is the Temperature Selector Dial turned to a fabric setting?
1. Check to see if there is enough water in the Water Tank.
2. Is the Adjustable Steam Dial set at , , or ? Adjust the Dial to Dry and back to the desired steam level several times.
3. Is the Temperature Selector Dial set to the steam area (settings 4 thru 7)?
4. If steaming doesnt start, gently tap the Soleplate on the ironing board once or twice.
1. Is the Temperature Selector Dial set in a steam area (somewhere between settings 4 and 7)?
2. Is the Adjustable Steam Dial set at the corresponding , , or
steam setting?
1. Has the iron been plugged in for an hour? This iron will shut off after an hour whether or not you have been using it.
2. Press the PUSH ON Button in to restart the iron.
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IRON WON’T START STEAMING?
WATER DROPLETS COMING FROM STEAM VENTS?
SHUTS OFF AUTOMATICALLY WHILE IRONING?
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Service, if necessary, must be per­formed by a Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Household Appliance Company-Owned or Authorized Service Center. The Service Center nearest you can usually be found in the yellow pages of your phone book under Appliances-Small­Repairing. For your convenience, a complete listing of our Company­Owned Service Centers can be found on pages 14 & 15.
Before shipping or mailing your iron, empty all water from the iron. Plug in the cord and heat the iron at the maximum temperature setting (set­ting 7). Iron continuously using any steam setting over an all cotton cloth for about 5 minutes. Place the iron on its heel rest and leave it operating for 7 to 8 minutes. These steps will help to dry the inside of the iron.
Turn the iron off, move the Adjustable Steam Dial to DRY and be sure the iron is completely cool before packing for shipment. Pack it carefully into a sturdy carton with enough packing material to prevent damage. The original carton is not suitable for mailing. Include a note describing the problem to our Service Center and be sure to give your return address. We also sug­gest that you insure the package for your protection.
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SERVICE OR REPAIR
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BLACK AND DECKER COMPANY-OWNED SERVICE
ALABAMA
BIRMINGHAM 2412 Green Springs, Hwy., 35209 205-942-0538
MOBILE 3831 Airport Blvd., 36608 205-343-6624
ALASKA
ANCHORAGE 910 West International Airport Rd., 99518 907-563-4664
ARIZONA
MESA 535 South Dobson Rd., Suite 7, 85202 602-461-1074
PHOENIX 4501 N. 7th Ave., 85013 602-279-6414 TUCSON 4845 E. Speedway Blvd., 85712 602-323-3388
ARKANSAS
LITTLE ROCK 519 W. Seventh St., 72201 501-372-3040
CALIFORNIA
ANAHEIM 540 South State College Blvd., 92806 714-772-4050
CHULA VISTA 309 Broadway, 91911 619-420-6350 CONCORD 1500 Monument Blvd., #C2, 94520
510-682-4880 FRESNO 5412 North Blackstone Ave., 93710 209-435-
0810 LONG BEACH 2011 South St., 90805 310-422-5825 LOS ANGELES 4820 South Eastern Ave., Suite L
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213-720-1834 RIVERSIDE 6215 Magnolia Ave., Suite B, 92506
714-787-9700 SACRAMENTO 2033 Fulton Ave., 95825 916-972-9090 SAN DIEGO 9270 Clairmont Mesa Blvd., 92123
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7350 SAN LEANDRO 15206 East 14th St., 94578 510-276-1610 VAN NUYS 14920 Victory Blvd., 91411 818-787-5531
COLORADO
DENVER 1171 South Federal Blvd., Box 19220, 80219 303-922-8325
CONNECTICUT
HARTFORD 662 Silas Deane Hwy., 06109 203-563-5800 ORANGE 481 Boston Post Rd., 06477 203-795-3583
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
COLMAR MANOR, MD 4153 Bladensburg Rd., 20710 301-779-3808
FALLS CHURCH, VA 344 W. Broad St., 22046 703-533-7313
FLORIDA
FT. LAUDERDALE 799 East Oakland Pk. Blvd., 33334 305-566-5102
FT. MYERS 5224 Bank St., 33907 813-278-1188 JACKSONVILLE 920 Cassat Ave., 32205 904-781-2253 MIAMI 13345 North West Seventh Ave., 33168
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407-689-3247
GEORGIA
ATLANTA (South) 5330 Old National Hwy., 30349 404­762-8844
SMYRNA 2550 Cobb Parkway South, 30080 404-956­0869
STONE MOUNTAIN 5723 Memorial Dr., 30083 404-292­4714
HAWAII
HONOLULU Unit No. 106, Sand Island Access Rd.,
96819
808-847-7447
ILLINOIS
CHICAGO (Lincolnwood) 6710 North Crawford Ave.,
60646
708-673-0923 DES PLAINES 1277 South Elmhurst Rd., 60018 708-364-
5220 LISLE 2950 Ogden Ave., Unit H, 60532 708-717-1075 MOLINE 4433 23rd Ave., 61265 309-762-3000 OAK LAWN 6343 W. 95th St., 60453 708-423-7212 WAUKEGAN 31 S. Greenbay Rd., 60085 703-249-4390
INDIANA
EVANSVILLE 307 First Ave., Crescent Ctr., 47710 812­425-4269
HAMMOND 7103 Kennedy Ave., 46323 219-845-5100 INDIANAPOLIS (Speedway) 5999 Crawfordsville Rd.,
46224
317-243-8308
IOWA
DES MOINES 3427 Merle Hay Rd., 50310 515-270-1340
KANSAS
WICHITA 155 South West St., 67213 316-943-1271
KENTUCKY
LOUISVILLE 5211 Preston Hwy., 40213 502-968-7100
LOUISIANA
BATON ROUGE 11859 Florida Blvd., 70815 504-272-8111 HARVEY 2500 Lapalco Blvd., 70058 504-366-8676 METAIRIE (New Orleans) 3504 North Causeway Blvd.,
70002
504-837-2550 SHREVEPORT 7710-7714 Jewella Rd., 71108 318-688-
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MARYLAND
BALTIMORE 4712 Erdman Ave., 21205 410-485-5550 BALTIMORE 29-31 Cranbrook Rd., Cockeysville, 21030
410-666-5966 COLMAR MANOR (Wash. D.C.) 4153 Bladensburg Rd.,
20722
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MASSACHUSETTS
BRIGHTON (Boston) 12 Market St., 02135 617-782-6264 SEEKONK 120 Highland Ave., 02771 508-336-6510
MICHIGAN
GRAND RAPIDS 3040 28th St.,SE, 49512 616-949-8331 LANSING 3205 W. Saginaw Hwy., 48917 517-323-4181 WARREN 27035 Van Dyke Blvd., 48093 313-756-6711 WESTLAND 8067 N. Wayne Rd., 48185 313-427-1520
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MINNESOTA
BLOOMINGTON 9517 Lyndale Ave., South, 55420 612­884-9191
MISSOURI
KANSAS CITY 4324 Main St., 64111 816-531-0629 ST. ANN 3637 North Lindbergh Blvd., 63074
314-739-4661 ST. LOUIS 12852 Manchester Rd., 63131 314-821-8740
NEBRASKA
OMAHA 4225 South 84th St., 68127 402-592-5666
NEVADA
LAS VEGAS 3411 East Charleston Blvd., 89104 702-641-6555
NEW JERSEY
CHERRY HILL 1444 East Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), 08034 609-429-2822
LITTLE FALLS 1189 U.S. Hwy. 46, 07424 201-256-9373 SCOTCH PLAINS 2520 Route #22 East, 07076 908-233-
5665
NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE 5617 Menaul Blvd., N.E., 87110 505-884-1002
NEW YORK
ALBANY (Latham) 836 Troy-Schenectady Rd., 12110 518-785-1867
BUFFALO 881 West Delavan Ave., 14209 716-884-6220 CENTEREACH L.I. 2061-63 Middle Country Rd., 11720
516-737-4706 NEW YORK (Elmhurst) 77-20 Queens Blvd., 11373
718-335-1042 NEW YORK (Manhattan) 50 West 23rd St., 10010
212-929-6450 NEW YORK (Westbury, L.I.) 1061 Old Country Rd., 11590
516-997-6140 ROCHESTER 2969 W. Henrietta Rd., 14623 716-424-1310 SYRACUSE 3485 Erie Blvd., East, 13214 315-446-3086
NORTH CAROLINA
CHARLOTTE 3007 East Independence Blvd., 28205 704-374-1779
GREENSBORO 3716 High Point Rd., 27407 919-852-1300 RALEIGH 2930 Capital Blvd., 27604 919-878-0357
OHIO
CINCINNATI 2310 East Sharon Rd., 45241 513-772-3111 COLUMBUS 3975 East Livingston Ave., 43227
614-237-0461 DAYTON 2898 South Dixie Drive, 45409 513-298-1951 MAYFIELD HEIGHTS 5881 Mayfield Rd., 44124
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216-842-9100 TOLEDO 3231 Dorr St., 43607 419-531-8921
OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA CITY 1318 Linwood Blvd., 73106 405-232-7515
TULSA 3120 S. Sheridan Rd, 74145 918-622-5666
OREGON
PORTLAND 1640 NW Johnson St., 97209 503-228-8631
PENNSYLVANIA
ALLENTOWN (Whitehall) 2242 MacArthur Rd., 18052 215-435-9544
EVANS CITY Cranberry Town Center Plaza, 20808 Rt. 19 N., 16033 412-779-9600
HARRISBURG 6080 Allentown Blvd., 17112 717-545­0651
LANCASTER 118 Keller Ave., 17601 717-393-5251 PHILADELPHIA 9977-81 Bustleton Ave., 19115
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PUERTO RICO
GUAYNABO — “C Street # 14, Rexco Industrial Park,
00922-1924
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RHODE ISLAND
SEEKONK, MA 120 Highland Ave., 02771 508-336-6510
SOUTH CAROLINA
GREENVILLE 1557 Laurens Rd., 29607 803-232-3038
TENNESSEE
CHATTANOOGA Perimeter Place Shopping Ctr., Sp. E, 6231 Perimeter Dr., 37421 615-894-5957
KNOXVILLE 4118 North Broadway, 37917 615-688-0921 MEMPHIS 1085 East Brooks Rd., 38116 901-332-3444 NASHVILLE 4811 Nolensville Rd., 37211 615-833-8277
TEXAS
AMARILLO 3008 West 6th Ave., 79106 806-373-1531 AUSTIN 6549 Burnet Rd., 78757 512-459-1133 DALLAS 2257 Royal Lane, 75229 214-620-8655 EL PASO 6822 Gateway East, 79915 915-778-9769 FORT WORTH 721 North Beach St., 76111 817-831-3828 GARLAND 78 West Centerville Rd., 75043 214-686-
9302 HOUSTON 536 East Tidwell Rd., 77022 713-692-7111 SAN ANTONIO 500 Culebra Ave., 78201 210-732-1221 WEBSTER 100 East Nasa Road One, Ste. 75, 77598 713-
338-4556
UTAH
SALT LAKE CITY 1541 S. Third West St., 84115 801-486­5828
VIRGINIA
FALLS CHURCH 344 W. Broad St., 22046 703-533-7313 HAMPTON 3416 W. Mercury Blvd., 23666 804-826-9382 NORFOLK 7631 Sewells Point Rd., 23513 804-480-3333 RICHMOND 1424 Chamberlayne Ave., 23222 804-649-
9245
WASHINGTON
SEATTLE 421 S. Michigan, 98108 206-763-2010 SPOKANE N. 7011 Division St., 99208 509-467-8190 TACOMA 2602 S. 38th St., 98409 206-473-6040
WEST VIRGINIA
CHARLESTON 1638 Sixth Ave., 25312 304-343-0289
WISCONSIN
MILWAUKEE (Wauwatosa) 10424 W. Bluemound Rd.,
53226
414-453-4240
REV: 9/94
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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 warranty peri­od, we will repair it or elect to replace it free of charge, including free return transportation, provided it is delivered prepaid to any Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Household Appliance Company-Owned or Authorized Service Center. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Answers to any questions regarding warranty or service locations may be obtained by calling toll free 1-800-231-9786 or by writing:
Consumer Assistance and Information Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. 626 Hanover Pike Hampstead, MD 21074-0618
Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Copyright © 1995 Black & Decker
Printed in Mexico
Pub. No. 168640-46-RV00
FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
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