Black+Decker BXIR2601E, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
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♦ Unplug the appliance from the
mains before refilling the water tank.
♦ Connect the appliance to an earthed socket rated at 16
amperes or more.
♦ The appliance’s plug must fit into the mains socket prop-
erly. Do not alter the plug. Do not use plug adaptors.
♦ Do not use or store the appliance outdoors.
♦ Do not leave the appliance out in the rain or exposed
to moisture. If water gets into the appliance, this will
increase the risk of electric shock.
♦ Do not tug on the power cord. Never use the power cord
to lift, carry or unplug the appliance.
♦ Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance.
♦ Do not clip or crease the power cord.
♦ Do not allow the power cord to hang or come into
contact with the hot surfaces of the appliance.
♦ Check the state of the power cord. Damaged or tangled
cables increase the risk of electric shock.
♦ Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
♦ Do not use the appliance if the cable or plug is damaged.
♦ If any of the appliance casings break, immediately
disconnect the appliance from the mains to prevent the
possibility of an electric shock.
♦ Do not touch the heated parts of the appliance, as it may
cause serious burns.
Use and care:
♦ Fully unroll the appliance’s power cable before each use.
♦ Do not use the appliance if the parts or accessories are
not properly fitted..
♦ Do not use the appliance if any of the switches do not
work.
♦ Use the appliance handle/s, to pick it up or move it.
♦ Do not use the appliance if it has tipped over.
♦ Do not turn the appliance over while it is in use or
connected to the mains.
♦ To keep the non-stick coating in good condition, do not
use metal or pointed utensils on it.
♦ Respect the MAX level indicator. (Fig.1)
♦ Disconnect the appliance from the mains when not in
use and before undertaking any cleaning task.
♦ This appliance is for household use only, not profession-
al, industrial use.
♦ Store this appliance out of reach of children and/or
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities or lack of experience and knowledge.
♦ Do not store or transport the appliance if it is still hot.
♦ Keeping the iron on its rest at maximum temperature for
prolonged periods may cause discolouration, which does
not affect the correct operation of the appliance.
♦ For a correct operation, keep the soleplate in good
condition; do not iron over metal objects (metal ironing
board parts, buttons, zips, etc.)
♦ It is advisable to use distilled water, especially if the wa-
ter in your area contains clay or if it is “hard” (containing
lime or magnesium).
♦ Check that the lid is closed properly before switching the
appliance on.
♦ Never leave the appliance connected and unattended if
is not in use. This saves energy and prolongs the life of
the appliance.
♦ Never rest the appliance on a surface while in use.
♦ Do not use the appliance on any part of the body of a
person or animal.
♦ Do not use the appliance with pets or animals.
♦ Do not use the appliance to dry textiles of any kind.
Service:
♦ Make sure that the appliance is serviced only by special-
ist personnel, and that only original spare parts or acces-
sories are used to replace existing parts/accessories.
♦ Any misuse or failure to follow the instructions for use
renders the guarantee and the manufacturer’s liability
null and void.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Before use:
♦ Peel off appliance’s protective film.
♦ Make sure that all the product’s packaging has been
removed.
♦ Some parts of the appliance have been lightly greased,
consequently, the appliance may give off a light smoke
the first time it is used. After a short time, this smoke will
disappear.
♦ Prepare the appliance according to the function you wish
to use:
Filling with water:
♦ It is essential to have filled the tank with water to be able
to work with steam.
♦ Open the lid on the filling spout.
♦ Fill the tank, taking care to respect the MAX level (Fig.
1).
♦ Close the filling spout lid.