Impact IR3010 - Iron BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Impact IR3010 BLACK & DECKER

Black and Decker air iron with visible branding (no text or symbols on body)

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• 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 toll-free 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.

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.

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

1. Variable temperature control dial

2. Water tank

3. Heel rest

4. Fabric setting guide

5. Variable steam selector with Auto-Clean ^TM setting

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

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.

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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.

1. Stand the iron on the heel rest.
2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

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.

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ProblemCauseSolution
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 Auto-CleanTM function to clean your iron regularly.
	Use of descaling agents, perfumed or scented additives.	Use the Auto-CleanTM 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-CleanTM 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 Auto-CleanTM 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.

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.

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C.A.B.A. - Argentina

Chile

SERVICIO DE MAQUINAS Y

HERRAMIENTAS LTDA.

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Santiago - Chile

Fonos: 02-6355208 / 02-6341169

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Call center: 800-171-051

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kilómetros al norte

Nicaragua

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Panamá

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Diagonal Hotel Melia,

Caracas.

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Household Products Chile Ltda

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