Black & Decker F855S, F855 User Manual

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Surge
Iron
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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 No Heat/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 around cordwrap when storing.
Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with or emptying water and when not in use. Be careful to avoid spilling water over iron when filling.
Do not press the Self Clean button while ironing.
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. While connected, do not leave iron unattended 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.
The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Do not use iron outdoors.
This product is for household use only.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit.
If an extension cord is necessary, use a 10-ampere rated cord with a polarized plug and 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 This appliance has a polarized plug — one PLUG 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.
This appliance is equipped with a tamper­resistant 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).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TAMPER­RESISTANT SCREW
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1. Water Fill - see page 6
2. Push to Clean Setting - see page 10
3. Adjustable Steam Control - see page 7
4. Surge of Steam Control - see page 7
5. Heat/Fabric Dial - see page 6
6. ON/OFF Control and Power On Light
- see page 6
7. Cordset and Cordwrap - see page 8
8. Heat/Fabric Setting Indicator - see page 6
9. Water Tank - see page 6
10. Soleplate - see page 10
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PREPARING IMPORTANT: Follow this procedure to clean the YOUR IRON iron and to become familiar with its features.
1. Remove any labels, stickers, or tags which may be attached to the body or soleplate of the iron.
2. Fill Water Tank about 1/3full with water. (See “Filling With Water,” page 6.)
3. Plug iron into a standard polarized electrical outlet.
4. Set the Heat/Fabric Dial to the Cotton/Linen setting and preheat for about 2 minutes. (See “Starting The Iron,” page 6.)
5. Iron on an old cotton terry cloth towel for about two minutes, and use each of the iron’s features.
Surge of Steam: Pump the Surge of Steam Button every 5 seconds to see the amount of steam that will be generated.
Steam Settings: Turn the Steam Control to the (light), (medium), and (heavy) settings to become familiar with the different amounts of steam at each setting.
6. Use the Self-Cleaning feature as described on page 10.
7. Plug the iron in and place on its Heel Rest. Heat for about 2 minutes to dry out any remaining water after Self-Cleaning.

How To Use

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FILLING WITH WATER
1. Using a clean cup, pour water into the Water Fill until the water level reaches the top of the Water Tank (Figure A). Do not overfill. Refill as necessary.
2. Ordinary tap water can usually be used for ironing. However, do not use water processed through a home softening system.
3. In extremely hard water areas (over 180 parts per million), 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. Plug in the iron.
2. Press the ON/OFF Button
(Figure B).
3. Select the heat setting for the
fabric to be ironed. (See Fabric Ironing Chart on page 9 or the Heat Fabric Guide on the iron.)
4. Turn the Heat/Fabric Dial to the
Setting Indicator (Figure C). Allow approximately 45 seconds for the iron to preheat.
5. Unless the Power On Light is
already on, you must press the ON/OFF Control to start the iron.
6. The iron will automatically shut
off after one hour. (Figure D).
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
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ONE-HOUR AUTO OFF FEATURE
1. This iron will shut off automatically after one hour whether you are using it or have left it plugged in unattended.
2. If you have ironed for less than an hour and would like to manually shut the iron off, push the ON/OFF button or simply unplug the cord. Otherwise, the iron will shut off automatically after it has been on for an hour.
DRY IRONING
1. Turn the Adjustable Steam Control to DRY to iron without steam.
STEAM IRONING USING MOISTURE
1. Make sure the Heat/Fabric Dial is set within the Steam area.
2. Turn the Adjustable Steam Control (Figure E) to the
(light), (medium), and
(heavy) steam setting as indicated in the band over the fabric setting (See Figure C).
3. If water spotting occurs, reduce the steam level. If necessary, increase the heat setting by turning the Heat/ Fabric Dial to a slightly higher setting if the fabric will allow it.
SURGE OF STEAM
1. Pump the Surge of Steam Control (Figure F) several times
Figure E
Figure D
1 Hour Auto-Off
Figure F
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to get an extra heavy surge of steam through the soleplate steam vents.
2. Use Surge of Steam only when the Heat/Fabric Dial is set in the steam range.
3. To avoid water spotting, wait a few seconds between repeated use of the Surge of Steam.
STORING THE IRON
1. Turn the Adjustable Steam
Control to DRY.
2. Turn the Heat/Fabric Dial to Fill.
3. Unplug the iron.
4. Allow the iron to cool and wrap
the cord. (Figure G).
5. It is not necessary to empty the
water if the iron is used frequently.
6. The iron must be stored on its
heel rest to prevent water leaking from the soleplate.
FABRIC IRONING Refer to the chart on the next page for CHART recommended Heat/Fabric and Steam
Settings and ironing instructions for various fabrics. Always read garment labels and follow manufacturer’s ironing instructions.
NOTE: Steam and Surge of Steam should only be used in steam area of the Heat/Fabric Dial. Water spotting may occur if the setting is too low.
Figure G
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Care Of The Iron

EMPTYING THE IRON
1. Turn the Heat/Fabric Dial to Fill.
2. Set the Adjustable Steam Control 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 H). Water will empty out of the Water Fill.
4. If all the water has not drained, repeat the emptying process.
HEAT/FABRIC ADJUSTABLE STEAM SETTING SETTING INSTRUCTIONS
No Heat Fill
Acrylic Dry iron on wrong side of fabric. Acetate Press washables while damp.
Dry
Silk Dry Iron on wrong side of fabric to prevent shine. Nylon Press washables while damp.
Polyester Dry Iron washables while fabric is damp. Rayon Iron Iron rayon fabrics on the wrong side.
At Light Steam iron if fabric manufacturer directs. Any
Cotton Setting Check care label and follow the manu- Blends facturer’s instructions for blends; use
Medium the setting for the fiber requiring the
Wool lowest heat. Blends Use a press cloth to prevent shine.
Wool Steam iron on the wrong side of fabric to prevent
shine, or use a press cloth on right side. Do not press completely dry.
Cotton Heavy Dry iron washables while damp. Use steam Linen as needed. Iron dark fabrics on wrong side of
fabric to avoid shine.
Figure H
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CLEANING 1. Allow the iron to cool completely. THE OUTSIDE 2. For model F855, clean the Soleplate with a
paste of mild scouring powder and a little water. Apply a small amount of paste to the Soleplate with a damp cloth. Rub the soiled area and wipe clean with a damp cloth.
3. For model F855S, wipe the non-stick coated Soleplate with a cloth dampened in water and a mild detergent. Never use abrasives, heavy-duty cleansers, or scouring pads.
4. After cleaning, steam iron over an old cotton terry cloth towel for approximately 2 minutes.
SELF CLEANING
1. About once a month, use the Self-Clean and Surge of Steam features to flush out water, minerals, and lint. If lint is allowed to accumulate in the vents, it can scorch and cause troublesome brown spotting. Do not be alarmed if hissing and spitting occurs while self cleaning. This is normal.
2. Be sure the Water Tank is about
1
/3full (filled to the Setting
Indicator).
3. Set the iron on its heel rest. Then heat at the highest temperature setting for about 2 minutes.
4. Turn the Adjustable Steam Control to Dry and use the Surge feature 2 to 3 times.
5. Unplug the iron.
6. Hold the iron in the ironing position over a sink or basin.
7. Turn the Adjustable Steam Control to the Push to Clean setting. (Figure I).
Figure I
SURFACES
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8. Press and hold the Control down until all the water has been emptied. If necessary, rock the iron from side to side and front to back.
9. Release the Control and tip the iron sideways to allow any remaining water to drain.
10. Place the iron on its heel rest and plug into a standard electrical outlet. Heat for about 2 minutes to dry out any remaining water.
IRON WON’T 1. Is the Power light on? (Press the ON/OFF HEAT? Button).
2. If the Light is not on, will a lamp plugged into the outlet turn on?
3. Is the Heat/Fabric Dial adjusted to a fabric setting?
IRON WON’T 1. Check to be sure there is enough water in START STEAMING? the Tank.
2. Is the Adjustable Steam Dial set at
(light), (medium), or (heavy)? Adjust the Dial to Dry and back to the desired steam level.
WATER DROPLETS 1. Is the Heat/Fabric Dial set in a steam area COMING FROM and is the Adjustable Steam Dial set at the STEAM VENTS? corresponding (light), (medium), or
(heavy) steam setting?
2. If water droplets continue, reduce the steam or increase the temperature setting slightly.
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SHUTS OFF The iron has exceeded the one-hour auto- AUTOMATICALLY off feature. Push the “On/Off” Button to WHILE IRONING? restart.

SERVICE Service, if necessary, must be performed by a OR REPAIR 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 “Electric Appliances-Small-Repairing.” For your convenience, a complete listing of our Company-Owned 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. Iron continuously over an all-cotton cloth for about 5 minutes. Then 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.
UNCONDITIONAL FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY GUARANTEE 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
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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 replace it free of charge. You can return the iron to any Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Household Appliance Company-Owned or Authorized Service Center for a replacement. Or you can call the toll-free number below to arrange for a replacement to be sent to you.
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 replacement or service locations may be obtained by calling Black & Decker Consumer Assistance and Information toll free at 1-800-231-9786.
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
Should you not be satisfied, for any reason, with this SurgeXpress™ iron within sixty (60) days of purchase, we’ll refund your purchase price and the postage paid to return your iron to the address shown below.
The iron must be returned postage prepaid in its original factory carton along with the original dated sales receipt to:
Money-Back Guarantee Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. 6 Armstrong Road Shelton, CT 06484
Please allow 3 weeks to receive your refund check.
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BLACK AND DECKER COMPANY-OWNED SERVICE CENTERS
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” 90040
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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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
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305-681-6658 MIAMI — 12233 South Dixie Hwy., 33156 305-232-9497 ORLANDO — 3807 East Colonial Dr., 32803 407-894-7011 ST. PETERSBURG — 5635 49th St. North, 33709
813-525-0273 TAMPA — 3432 West Kennedy Blvd., 33609 813-872-8317 WEST PALM BEACH — 310 South Military Trail, 33415
407-689-3247
GEORGIA
ATLANTA (South) — 5330 Old National Hwy., 30349 404-762-8844 SMYRNA — 2550 Cobb Parkway South, 30080 404-956-0869 STONE MOUNTAIN — 5723 Memorial Dr., 30083 404-292-4714
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 812-425-4269 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 318-688-1553
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
301-779-3808 PASADENA — 8220 Ritchie Hwy., 21122 410-647-8456
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
MINNESOTA
BLOOMINGTON — 9517 Lyndale Ave., South, 55420 612-884-9191
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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
216-449-2770 PARMA HEIGHTS (Cleveland) — 6483 Pearl Rd., 44130
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 717-545-0651 LANCASTER — 118 Keller Ave., 17601 717-393-5251 PHILADELPHIA — 9977-81 Bustleton Ave., 19115
215-464-7771 PHILADELPHIA — 333 North 20th St., 19103 215-564-5520 PITTSBURGH — 5437 Baum Blvd., 15232 412-362-2700 WILKES-BARRE — 759 Kidder St., 18702 717-824-5704
PUERTO RICO
GUAYNABO — “C” Street # 14, Rexco Industrial Park, 00922-1924 809-783-3535
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 801-486-5828
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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