X2150 - Iron BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL X2150 BLACK & DECKER

ENGLISH (Original instructions) Intended use Your BLACK+DECKER X2150 Iron has been designed to remove creases from fabrics using heat & steam and is not to be used for any other purpose. This product is intended for consumer use only. Thank you for choosing BLACK+DECKER. We hope that you will enjoy using this product for many years. For indoor domestic use only. This appliance is not to be used in:

• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

• Bed and breakfast type environments or any other non-household type environments. Safety instructions Warning! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

• Read all of this manual carefully before using the appliance.

• The intended use is described in this manual. The use of any accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

• Retain this manual for future reference. Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury and material damage.

• The intended use is described in this manual. The use of any accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

• Retain this manual for future reference. Using your appliance

• Make sure that the temperature control dial is set to the minimum before connecting to or disconnecting from the power supply.

• The power cord should be arranged such that it will not drape over the edge of counters or table tops where it could be pulled by children or tripped over.

• Never operate an appliance directly below the socket-outlet it is connected to.

• Always take care when using the appliance.

• Do not use the appliance outdoors.

• Do not operate the appliance if your hands are wet. Do not operate the appliance if you are barefoot.

• Guide the power supply cord neatly so it does not hang over the edge of a worktop and cannot be caught accidentally or tripped over.

• Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

• If the power supply cord is damaged during use, disconnect the appliance from the power supply immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before disconnecting from the power supply.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use and before cleaning.

• The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains.

• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water reservoir is filled with water.

• The filling aperture must not be opened during use.

• 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.

• The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking

• Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down. Safety of others

• 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.

• Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance.

• Do not allow children or animals to come near the work area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord.

• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children. After use

• Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before leaving the appliance unattended and before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.

• When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry place. Children should not have access to stored appliances.4 ENGLISH (Original instructions) Inspection and repairs

• Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation.

• Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective.

• Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent.

• Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of damage, ageing and wear.

• Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective.

• If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair agent in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

• Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those specified in this manual. Additional safety instructions for travel irons Warning! Do not place near a hot Gas or electric oven.

• Always route the cord carefully to avoid a tripping hazard.

• Do not use the appliance near water.

• Do not place the appliance near heat sources or directly under cabinets. Do not use the appliance in the presence of explosive or flammable materials.

• The water inlet cover must not be opened during use.

• Steam may escape from the soleplate.

• Surfaces may be hot during use and during the cool down period.

• Set the temperature control dial to the minimum position before plugging in or out.

• Let the appliance cool down before leaving it unattended and before cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.

• The power supply cord should not touch the hot soleplate during use or during the cool down period.

• Do not touch the soleplate until it has cooled down.

• Wait until the appliance has cooled down before emptying the water tank as the water may still be hot.

• Do not immerse the appliance, cord set or plug in liquids.

• Always disconnect the appliance from the supply before filling, emptying, cleaning, or carrying out any maintenance on the appliance.

• This product is designed to remove creases from fabrics using heat & steam and is not to be used for any other purpose.

• The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains

• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water reservoir is filled with water.

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

• The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking. Electrical safety Before use, check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. This product must be earthed. Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate

• Appliance plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.

• Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (Class 1) appliances. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.

• To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or motor unit in water or other liquid. Extension cables & class 1 product

• A 3 core cable must be used as your tool is earthed and of class 1 construction.

• Up to 30m (100 ft) can be used without loss of power.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard. Labels on Appliance The following pictograms along with the date code are shown on the tool: Warning! Hot surface. Ceramic Sole Plate Anti Calc Variable Steam Anti Drip5 ENGLISH (Original instructions) Steam Shot Spray Self Clean Auto Shut Off Features

5. Water inlet cover

Before first use Cleaning the soleplate In order to be able to use the steam function, you will first need to fill the water tank (17) with water.

• Make sure that the appliance is unplugged.

• Fill the appliance with water as described below.

• Use the self-clean system as described below. When finished, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and allow the unit to fully cool then wipe the soleplate (1) and steam vents with a cloth. Some parts of the appliance may have been lightly greased and as a result the appliance may smoke slightly when switched on for the first time. This will cease after a short while. Assembly Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the appliance is switched off and unplugged. Filling the water tank In order to be able to use the steam function, you will first need to fill the water tank (17) with water

• Unplug the Iron and take it to a water outlet

• Lift the water inlet cover (5).

• Hold the appliance at an angle.

• Fill the appliance with water to the required amount via water outlet, or using the filling jug (18).

• Close the water inlet cover (5). Warning! Never fill above the maximum filling level indicated on the appliance. Normal tap water can be used, but if you live in a hard water area the use of distilled water is recommended. Do not use chemically de-scaled water. Use Warning! Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is connected to the power supply and during the cool down period Temperature setting The required temperature setting depends on the garment fabric. If you are unsure of the fibre content of a garment: start with a low temperature setting and test on a small area (seam or inside hem). If wrinkles remain, gradually increase the heat setting until you find the optimum setting. Using as a dry iron

• Stand the appliance on its heel rest.

• Plug the appliance in and switch on.

• Set the steam control (7) to the no steam position.

• Adjust the temperature setting dial (15) to the required setting. The lamp (13) will switch off when the appliance has reached the required temperature. Using as a steam iron

• Fill the water tank as described above.

• Stand the appliance on its heel rest.

• Adjust the temperature control dial (15) to the required steam setting. The lamp (13) will switch on. When the heating light switches off, the iron will be ready for use as a steam iron. The heating light will regularly switch on and off whilst ironing.

• To create steam, set the steam control (7) and the steam control dial (15) to the steam position.

• Plug the appliance in and switch on.6 ENGLISH (Original instructions) Using the steam burst button The steam burst feature can only be used whilst ironing on a high temperature setting.

• Make sure that there is water in the tank and the temperature control dial (15) is set to the steam position.

• Lift the appliance and press the steam burst button (10). You may need to press a few times to activate the pump. Automatic shut off If the iron is switched on and not moved for a period of 8 minutes while standing on its heel or 30 seconds while standing on the soleplate, an internal safety feature will switch the iron off and the auto-shutoff indicator will blink. Move the appliance sharply to switch it on again. Hints for optimum use

• Sort the articles to be ironed according to the fabric.

• Start ironing with the fabrics requiring the lowest heat setting.

• The appliance can be used as a dry iron even if there is water in the tank. Do not fill the tank with water if the appliance is to be used as a dry iron for an extended period.

• Avoid ironing over zippers, rivets on jeans etc. as they will scratch the soleplate. Cleaning and maintenance & storage Warning! Before cleaning and maintenance, switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the socket. Warning! Do not immerse the appliance or the cord set or the plug in water or any other liquid.

• Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.

• Do not use scouring pads.

• If necessary, use a mild detergent to remove spots. Do not use any abrasive or solvent based cleaner. Do not use chemical based de-scaling agents.

• Store your appliance in a cool dry area. Mains plug replacement If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:

• Safely dispose of the old plug.

• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal of the new plug.

• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.

• If the product is class l (earthed), connect the green / yellow lead to the earth terminal. Warning! If your product is class ll double insulated (only 2 wires in the cord set), no connection is to be made to the earth terminal. Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs. Any replacement fuse must be of the same rating as the original fuse supplied with the product. Protecting the environment Separate collection. This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste. Should you find one day that your Black+Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not dispose of it with other household waste. Make this product available for separate collection.

• Black+Decker provides a facility for recycling Black+Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life. This service is provided free of charge. To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.

• You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black+Decker office at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorized Black+Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contact are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com. Warranty Black+Decker is confident of the quality of its products and offers an outstanding warranty. This warranty statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights. The warranty is valid within the territories of the Member States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area. If a Black+Decker product becomes defective due to faulty materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24 months from the date of purchase, Black+Decker warranty to replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum inconvenience to the customer unless: The product has been used for trade, professional or hire purposes; The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect; The product has sustained damage through foreign objects, substances or accidents; Repairs have been attempted by persons other than authorised repair agents or Black+Decker service staff. To claim on the warranty, you will need to submit proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black+Decker office at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised Black+Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com. Technical data X2150 Voltage/supply V

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