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Intended use
Your Black & Decker iron has been designed for
ironing garments made of linen, cotton, silk,
wool and synthetic materials. This product is
intended for household use only.
Safety instructions
Warning! When using mains-powered
appliances, basic safety precautions, including
the following, should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal
injury and material damage.
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.
Using your appliance
• Make sure that the appliance is switched off
before connecting to or disconnecting from
the power supply.
• Always take care when using the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• 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, before fitting or
removing parts and before cleaning.
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 give supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
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.
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.