Black+Decker IR3010, IR3000 Use And Care Manual

IR3000, IR3010

TM

ADVANCED STEAM IRON

PLANCHA CON SISTEMA
AVANZADO DE VAPOR

FER À VAPEUR PERFECTIONNÉ

use and care manual
manual de uso y cuidado
guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

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Should you have any questions or concerns with your new product,
please call our Customer Service Line at 1-800-231-9786 (US and
Canada). Please do not return to the store.

Si usted tiene alguna inquietud o pregunta con su producto, por
favor llame a nuestra línea de servicio al cliente una atención
inmediata 1-800-231-9786 (EE.UU/Canadá) 01-800-714-2503
(México). No devuela a la tienda.

Si vous avez des questions ou des préoccupations à propos de
votre nouveau produit, veuillez communiquer avec notre Service à
la clientèle au 1 800 231-9786 (États-Unis et Canada). Veuillez ne
pas rapporter le produit au magasin.

Thank you for your purchase!

Gracias por su compra!

Merci de votre achat!

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• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

• Only use iron for intended use.

• To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
immerse the iron in water or other liquids.

• Always turn the iron to MIN setting before
plugging in or unplugging from the outlet.
Never pull on the cord to disconnect from
the electrical outlet; instead grasp plug and
pull to disconnect.

• Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let
iron cool completely before putting away. Coil
the cord loosely around the iron when storing.

• Always disconnect iron from electric outlet
before filling with or emptying water,
cleaning, and when not in use.

• Do not operate the iron if it has been
dropped, if there are visible signs of
damage to the iron or its cord, or if it’s
leaking. To avoid the risk of electric shock,
do not dissemble the iron; take it to a
qualified service person for examination
and repair, or call the appropriate toll­free number on the cover of this manual.
Incorrect reassembly can cause 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 when
plugged in or on an ironing board.

• Burns can occur from touching hot metal
parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution
when you turn the iron upside down - there
may be hot water in the reservoir. Avoid
rapid movement of iron to minimize hot
water spillage.

• The iron must be used and rested on a
stable surface.

• When placing the iron on its stand, ensure
that the surface on which the stand is
placed is stable.

• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• To avoid circuit overload, do not operate an
iron on the same circuit with another high
wattage appliance.

• If an extension cord is absolutely
necessary, a minimum 15-ampere cord
should be used. Cords rated for less
amperage can result in a risk of fire or
electrical shock due to overheating. Care
should be taken to arrange the cord so that
it cannot be pulled or tripped over.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your iron, basic safety precautions should

always be followed, including the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This product is for household use only.

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug
in any way.

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW

Warning: This appliance is equipped with a
tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal
of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire
or electrical 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.
Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, in
order to avoid a hazard, it should be replaced
by qualified personnel or in Latin America by
an authorized service center.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
IMPACT™ IRON

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1. Soleplate

2. Spray nozzle

3. Water-fill cover

4. Burst of steam button

5. Power indicator light

6. 360

°

Pivoting cord

7. Spray mist trigger

8. Variable temperature control dial

9. Water tank

10. Heel rest

11. Fabric setting guide

12. Variable steam selector

with Auto-Clean™ setting

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

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HOW TO USE

This product is for household use only.

GETTING STARTED

• Remove all labels, tags and stickers attached to the body, cord, or
soleplate of the iron, and remove the plastic band around the power plug.

• Remove and save literature.

FILLING THE WATER TANK

1. With the iron on a flat surface, with the soleplate down,
open the water-fill cover. (A)

2. Using a clean measuring cup, pour ordinary tap
water into opening until water reaches the “MAX”
level mark on the side of the water tank. Do not
overfill. Close the water-fill cover securely.

Tip: This iron is designed to use ordinary tap water. A mixture of 50%
tap water and 50% distilled water can be used in areas with very hard
water to avoid build-up. It is not recommended to use water with
perfume or scented additives.

3. Stand the iron on the heel rest.

4. To refill at any time during the ironing process, unplug the iron and
follow the above procedure.

USING YOUR IRON

1. Plug the iron into an outlet. The red Power Indicator Light will
illuminate on the handle, indicating that the iron is on. Allow a
minute for the iron to heat up before ironing.

2. Read the manufacturer's fabric label for material content and clothing
care recommendations to help select the correct temperature and
steam settings.

3. Select ironing temperature by turning the Variable Temperature

Control Dial to the desired setting. A fabric setting guide is printed
under the iron heel for easy reference. Allow the iron to heat up
about 2 minutes to reach the selected temperature.

Tip: Preheat while in the DRY IRON

setting by turning the steam
off. Simply slide the Variable Steam Selector all the way to the left. This
will control sputtering and dripping that may occur as water heats to
temperatures high enough to generate steam.

4. To iron with steam, slide the Variable Steam Selector to the desired

amount of steam. It is recommended that steam NOT be used at
lower temperature settings. For optimal results, follow the Setting
Guide listed on page 6.

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5. To iron without steam (dry iron), it is not necessary to empty the
water tank. Simply slide the Variable Steam Selector all the way to
the left to the Dry Iron setting.

6. When finished ironing, turn the Steam Selector to the Off/Dry
Iron setting and set the Temperature Control Dial to the minimum
temperature setting. Unplug from the outlet.

7. Stand the iron on its heel rest and allow it to completely cool off

before storing.

SETTING GUIDE

For best results follow manufacturer’s garment care tags for
recommended heat and steam setting instructions.

Setting number Setting name Setting

Description

Icons

- - Do not Iron

1 Synthetic Low Heat and

No Steam

or

2 Nylon and Silk Low Heat and

No Steam

or

3 Polyester Medium Heat

and No Steam

or

4 Blend Medium Heat

and Light Steam

5 Wool High Heat and

Medium Steam

6 Cotton and Linen High Heat and

High Steam

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Burst of Steam

Generate extra steam momentarily by pressing the Burst of Steam button.
Use on fabrics suitable for steaming in either the vertical
or horizontal position. For best performance, allow several seconds
between bursts.

Spray Mist

Press the Spray Mist button to generate a light spray of water.
Spray Mist is used to dampen tough wrinkles while dry or steam ironing.
Do not spray silk.

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3-way Auto Shut-Off

The iron will automatically switch to Auto Shut-Off mode and stop heating
after being left inactive for 30 seconds on the soleplate or side, and 8
minutes on the heel rest. When the iron is in Auto Shut-Off mode, the red
light on the handle will blink. Simply move the iron to resume ironing and
the soleplate will automatically heat to selected temperature.

Vertical Steaming

Iron can be used without an ironing board as a garment steamer by holding
with soleplate in a vertical position. Remove wrinkles from curtains, drapes,
and use for small touch-ups on fabrics suitable for steaming.

1. Follow instructions 1-4 in “Using Your Iron” on page 5.

2. Hang garment on a hanger in a location that would not be impacted
by the steam, such as a bathroom shower rod.

3. With one hand, hold the garment tight from the base or side, being
careful to keep hands away from the steam. Hold preheated iron in
other hand.

4. Place soleplate about an inch away from the fabric and press the
Burst of Steam button. Allow a few seconds between burst to avoid
water dripping.

Tip: If water dripping occurs, the iron isn’t hot enough to create steam.
Simply allow the iron a minute to reheat and then resume steaming.

5. When finished steaming, turn the Steam Selector to the Off/
Dry Iron setting and set the temperature control dial to the
minimum temperature setting. Unplug from the outlet.

6. Stand iron on its heel rest and allow to completely cool
before storing.

CLEANING AND CARE

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer to qualified service
personnel.

AUTO-CLEAN

™

SYSTEM

Use this feature to keep the iron free from build-up. For optimal performance
over time, clean the iron once every 2-4 weeks or more frequently with homes
having harder water.

1. Fill the water tank well below the MAX fill line. Plug in the iron.

2. Select the Linen fabric setting (number 6) on the temperature

control dial and stand the iron on its heel while it preheats.

3. Allow the iron to heat to desired temperature for about 2 minutes,

then turn the Temperature dial to the minimum setting and unplug
from the outlet.

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4. Hold iron over a sink with soleplate facing down. Slide the Steam
Selector all the way to the right and hold in the Auto-Clean

™

position. Be careful, as hot water and steam with come out of
iron vents.

5. Continue to hold the button down until all of the water has emptied.

If necessary, slightly tilt the iron from side-to-side and front-to-back
to aid the process.

6. When finished, release the Steam Selector from the Auto-Clean™

position and place the iron on its heel rest. Allow the iron to
completely cool.

7. Wipe soleplate; follow Cleaning Outside Surfaces instructions.

CLEANING OUTSIDE SURFACES

1. Make sure the iron is unplugged and has completely cooled.

2. Wipe the soleplate and outer surface with a soft, damp cloth. Water

and small amounts of gentle household soaps, such as dishwashing
liquid, can be used. Never use heavy-duty cleaners, vinegar or
abrasive scouring pads that may scratch or discolor the iron.

3. After the iron has been thoroughly dried, turn the iron back on and

lightly steam over an old cloth. This will help remove any reside left
in the steam holes.

4. When finished cleaning, turn iron off and allow time to cool

before storing.

STORING YOUR IRON

1. Check that the iron is set to the minimum heat temperature setting and

Dry Iron steam setting,

and completely cool.

2. Empty the water tank by opening the water fill door and turning the

iron upside down over a sink.

3. Wrap cord loosely around the heel of the iron.

4. Always store vertically on its heel to prevent water leaking from the

soleplate.

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IRONING TIPS AND TRICKS

• The iron is designed to use ordinary tap water. A mix of 50% tap water

with 50% distilled water can be used In areas with very hard water to
reduce hard water build-up.

• If water dripping occurs, the iron isn’t hot enough to generate steam.

Allow the iron a minute to reheat and then resume ironing. Use the Dry
Iron steam setting when ironing at low temperatures.

• Allow the iron to stand from one to two minutes when changing the

temperature setting, whether to a higher or lower setting. This allows
time for heat up or cool down. Test garment by pressing a small hidden
area to make sure temperature of iron is correct.

• To prevent iron marks on fabric, iron the fabric inside out.

• For optimum performance, allow the iron to stand on the heel rest for

about two minutes after filling, prior to ironing.

• When unsure of fabric content, first test a small area (on the inside

seam or hem) before ironing entire garment or cloth.

• Whenever ironing a garment made with a mix of fabrics, select the

fabric setting based on the most delicate fabric.

• Whenever ironing fabric made of blended content, such as a shirt that

is 65% cotton and 35% polyester, use the “blends” setting (setting
number 2).

• Putting on clothes immediately after ironing can actually create

wrinkles. Always allow clothing to cool for about 5 minutes after
ironing to set the press.

• Did you know that this iron can be used like a garment steamer for

touch-ups? See the Vertical Steaming section for more details.

• Did you know that for proper maintenance and optimal performance

over time, this iron should be cleaned at least once a month? See the
Auto-Clean™ section for more details.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution

The iron is plugged in,
but the soleplate is not
heating

Power supply issue. Check that the plug is

properly inserted into the
outlet or try plugging the iron
into a different outlet.

Not enough steam or
no steam is coming out
of the iron

Steam setting is set at Dry
Iron (off) or set too low.

Slide the Variable Steam
Selector right to the
appropriate level of steam for
the fabric.

Not enough water in the
water tank.

Follow the instructions under
the “filling the water tank”
section and fill to Max level
marker.

Iron is not hot enough. If the iron isn’t fully preheated

to the desired setting, the
Anti-Drip feature will prevent
the iron from creating steam.
Allow the iron additional time
to heat.

Discolored water is
coming through the
holes and staining the
fabric

Residue build-up in the
soleplate cavity or in the
soleplate holes.

Empty the water tank after
each use and use the Auto­Clean™ function to clean your
iron regularly.

Use of descaling agents,
perfumed or scented
additives.

Use the Auto-Clean™ function
to clean your iron and
refrain from using descaling
agents, perfumed or scented
additives.

Use of starch. Always clean your soleplate

after using starch and use
the Auto-Clean™ function to
clean your iron regularly.

Pure distilled water or
softened water is being
used.

Use only untreated tap water
or a mix of half tap and half
distilled water. Use the Auto­Clean™ function to clean your
iron regularly.

Iron is leaking or
spitting

Overuse of the Burst of
Steam button.

Allow more time between
bursts of steam for the
iron to get back to desired
temperature.

Iron is not hot enough to
produce steam.

Allow iron to fully preheat while
steam selector is in the Dry Iron
position.

Lower temperature settings are
not intended to use with steam.
Either raise the temperature
setting (if suitable for the fabric
content), or set at Dry Iron
setting and use the spray mist
for additional moisture.

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NEED HELP?

For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, please call
our Customer Service Line at 1-800-231-9786. Please DO NOT return the
product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to
manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult
the website listed on the cover of this pamphlet.

Warranty Information
(Applies only in the United States and Canada)

What does it cover?

• Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Spectrum
Brands’ liability will not exceed the purchase price of product.

For how long?

• Four years from the date of original purchase with proof of such purchase.

What will we do to help you?

• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either
new or factory refurbished.

How do you get service?

• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.

• Visit the online service website at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call
toll-free
1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.

• If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.

What does your warranty not cover?

• Damage from commercial use

• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect

• Products that have been modified in any way

• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase

• Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit

• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit

• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or
incidental damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.)

How does state law relate to this warranty?

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights that vary from state to state or province to province.