Black & Decker XT1600, Manual

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Using the self-clean button
The self-clean function must be used before using the
appliance for the first time and then regularly to remove scale.
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Fill the tank (10) to the maximum filling level (11).
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Set the temperature control dial (1) to the max position.
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Plug the appliance in and switch on.
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Allow the appliance to heat up until the heating light (2)
switches off and then on again.
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Unplug the appliance and hold it horizontally over the sink.
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Press the self-clean button (3).
Hot water and steam will come out of the vents. Impurities
and scale will be washed away.
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Move the iron backwards and forwards while this is
happening.
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Release the self-clean button.
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Stand the appliance upright on its heel.
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Plug the appliance in and switch on.
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Iron an old cloth or towel to dry the soleplate.
XT1820 - Anti-drip feature
The anti-drip feature ensures that the appliance will not drip
water at low temperatures after steaming. Steaming will
restart as soon as a suitable steam ironing temperature has
been selected.
Hints for optimum use
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Sort the articles to be ironed according to the fabric. Start
ironing with the fabrics requiring the lowest heat setting.
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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.
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Avoid ironing over zippers, rivets on jeans etc. as they will
scratch the soleplate.
Cleaning and storage
Warning! Before cleaning and storing, unplug the appliance
and allow it to cool down.
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Pour out any remaining water after each use by tilting the
appliance forward.
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Clean the body with a soft damp cloth.
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Wipe scale and other residues off the soleplate with a
damp cloth.
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Store in an upright position. The cord can be wound
around the cord storage (12).
Protecting the environment
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
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
XT1600 XT1800
XT1820
Voltage V
AC
230 230
Power input W 1,600 1,800
EC declaration of conformity
XT1600 / XT1800 / XT1820
Black & Decker declares that these products conform to:
89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, EN 55014, EN 61000, EN 60335
Kevin Hewitt
Director of Consumer Engineering
Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG,
United Kingdom
1-11-2004
Guarantee
Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and
offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is
in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights.
The guarantee 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 guarantees to
replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair wear
and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum
inconvenience to the customer unless:
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The product has been used for trade, professional or hire
purposes;
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The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect;
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The product has sustained damage through foreign
objects, substances or accidents;