Black & Decker Surge Xpress F855 Installation instructions

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MODEL F855/F855S

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When using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
■Read all instructions.
■Use iron only for its intended use.
■To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in
water or other liquid.
■The iron should always be turned to No Heat/Fill before plugging into or
unplugging from an outlet. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet;
instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
■Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely
before putting away. Loop cord around cordwrap when storing.
■Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with or
emptying water and when not in use. Be careful to avoid spilling water
over iron when filling.
■Do not press the Self Clean button while ironing.
■Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or plug or if the iron has been
dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble the iron; instead, take it to an authorized service center for
examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of
electric shock when the iron is used.
■Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near
children. While connected, do not leave iron unattended or on an
ironing board. Always position iron carefully to prevent it from falling if
ironing board is accidentally moved or cord is pulled. Always use heel
rest.
■Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam.
Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down — there may be
hot water in the water tank. Avoid rapid movement of iron to minimize
hot water spillage.
■Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
■The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
■Do not use iron outdoors.
■This product is for household use only.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
■To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit.
■If an extension cord is necessary, use a 10-ampere rated cord with a
polarized plug and Underwriters Laboratories listing. Cords rated for
less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord
so that it cannot be pulled on or tripped over.
POLARIZED This appliance has a polarized plug — one
PLUG blade is wider than the other. To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit
into a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to
defeat this safety feature by modifying the
plug in any way.
This appliance is equipped with a tamper-
resistant screw to prevent removal of the
outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or
electric 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
(see pages 14 & 15 for a list of Black &
Decker Company-Owned Service Centers).
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1. Water Fill - see page 6
2. Push to Clean Setting - see page 10
3. Adjustable Steam Control - see page 7
4. Surge of Steam Control - see page 7
5. Heat/Fabric Dial - see page 6
6. ON/OFF Control and Power On Light
- see page 6
7. Cordset and Cordwrap - see page 8
8. Heat/Fabric Setting Indicator - see page 6
9. Water Tank - see page 6
10. Soleplate - see page 10

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PREPARING IMPORTANT: Follow this procedure to clean the
YOUR IRON iron and to become familiar with its features.
1. Remove any labels, stickers, or tags which
may be attached to the body or soleplate of
the iron.
2. Fill Water Tank about 1/3full with water.
(See “Filling With Water,” page 6.)
3. Plug iron into a standard polarized electrical
outlet.
4. Set the Heat/Fabric Dial to the Cotton/Linen
setting and preheat for about 2 minutes.
(See “Starting The Iron,” page 6.)
5. Iron on an old cotton terry cloth towel for
about two minutes, and use each of the
iron’s features.
Surge of Steam: Pump the Surge of Steam
Button every 5 seconds to see the amount of
steam that will be generated.
Steam Settings: Turn the Steam Control to
the (light), (medium), and
(heavy) settings to become familiar with the
different amounts of steam at each setting.
6. Use the Self-Cleaning feature as described
on page 10.
7. Plug the iron in and place on its Heel Rest.
Heat for about 2 minutes to dry out any
remaining water after Self-Cleaning.
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FILLING WITH WATER
1. Using a clean cup, pour water
into the Water Fill until the
water level reaches the top of
the Water Tank (Figure A). Do
not overfill. Refill as necessary.
2. Ordinary tap water can usually
be used for ironing. However,
do not use water processed
through a home softening
system.
3. In extremely hard water areas
(over 180 parts per million),
consider using distilled or
demineralized water. If using
distilled or demineralized water,
tap water should be used the
first time you use the iron and
once per month thereafter to
maintain steam performance.
STARTING THE IRON
1. Plug in the iron.
2. Press the ON/OFF Button
(Figure B).
3. Select the heat setting for the
fabric to be ironed. (See Fabric
Ironing Chart on page 9 or the
Heat Fabric Guide on the iron.)
4. Turn the Heat/Fabric Dial to the
Setting Indicator (Figure C).
Allow approximately 45 seconds
for the iron to preheat.
5. Unless the Power On Light is
already on, you must press the
ON/OFF Control to start the iron.
6. The iron will automatically shut
off after one hour. (Figure D).
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
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ONE-HOUR AUTO OFF FEATURE
1. This iron will shut off
automatically after one hour
whether you are using it or
have left it plugged in
unattended.
2. If you have ironed for less than
an hour and would like to
manually shut the iron off, push
the ON/OFF button or simply
unplug the cord. Otherwise, the
iron will shut off automatically
after it has been on for an hour.
DRY IRONING
1. Turn the Adjustable Steam
Control to DRY to iron without
steam.
STEAM IRONING
USING MOISTURE
1. Make sure the Heat/Fabric Dial
is set within the Steam area.
2. Turn the Adjustable Steam
Control (Figure E) to the
(light), (medium), and
(heavy) steam setting as
indicated in the band over the
fabric setting (See Figure C).
3. If water spotting occurs,
reduce the steam level. If
necessary, increase the heat
setting by turning the Heat/
Fabric Dial to a slightly higher
setting if the fabric will allow it.
SURGE OF STEAM
1. Pump the Surge of Steam
Control (Figure F) several times
Figure E
Figure D
1 Hour Auto-Off
Figure F

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to get an extra heavy surge of
steam through the soleplate
steam vents.
2. Use Surge of Steam only when
the Heat/Fabric Dial is set in
the steam range.
3. To avoid water spotting, wait a
few seconds between
repeated use of the Surge of
Steam.
STORING THE IRON
1. Turn the Adjustable Steam
Control to DRY.
2. Turn the Heat/Fabric Dial to Fill.
3. Unplug the iron.
4. Allow the iron to cool and wrap
the cord. (Figure G).
5. It is not necessary to empty the
water if the iron is used
frequently.
6. The iron must be stored on its
heel rest to prevent water
leaking from the soleplate.
FABRIC IRONING Refer to the chart on the next page for
CHART recommended Heat/Fabric and Steam
Settings and ironing instructions for
various fabrics. Always read garment labels
and follow manufacturer’s ironing
instructions.
NOTE: Steam and Surge of Steam should only
be used in steam area of the Heat/Fabric Dial.
Water spotting may occur if the setting is too
low.
Figure G

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Care Of The Iron
EMPTYING THE IRON
1. Turn the Heat/Fabric Dial to Fill.
2. Set the Adjustable Steam Control
to the Dry position, and unplug
the iron.
3. Empty the water by holding the
iron over a sink with the tip
pointing downward (Figure H).
Water will empty out of the
Water Fill.
4. If all the water has not drained,
repeat the emptying process.
HEAT/FABRIC ADJUSTABLE STEAM
SETTING SETTING INSTRUCTIONS
No Heat
Fill
Acrylic Dry iron on wrong side of fabric.
Acetate Press washables while damp.
Dry
Silk Dry Iron on wrong side of fabric to prevent shine.
Nylon Press washables while damp.
Polyester Dry Iron washables while fabric is damp.
Rayon Iron Iron rayon fabrics on the wrong side.
At Light Steam iron if fabric manufacturer directs.
Any
Cotton Setting Check care label and follow the manu-
Blends facturer’s instructions for blends; use
Medium the setting for the fiber requiring the
Wool lowest heat.
Blends Use a press cloth to prevent shine.
Wool Steam iron on the wrong side of fabric to prevent
shine, or use a press cloth on right side.
Do not press completely dry.
Cotton Heavy Dry iron washables while damp. Use steam
Linen as needed. Iron dark fabrics on wrong side of
fabric to avoid shine.
Figure H

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CLEANING 1. Allow the iron to cool completely.
THE OUTSIDE 2. For model F855, clean the Soleplate with a
paste of mild scouring powder and a little
water. Apply a small amount of paste to the
Soleplate with a damp cloth. Rub the soiled
area and wipe clean with a damp cloth.
3. For model F855S, wipe the non-stick coated
Soleplate with a cloth dampened in water
and a mild detergent. Never use abrasives,
heavy-duty cleansers, or scouring pads.
4. After cleaning, steam iron over an old cotton
terry cloth towel for approximately 2 minutes.
SELF CLEANING
1. About once a month, use the
Self-Clean and Surge of Steam
features to flush out water,
minerals, and lint. If lint is
allowed to accumulate in the
vents, it can scorch and cause
troublesome brown spotting.
Do not be alarmed if hissing and
spitting occurs while self
cleaning. This is normal.
2. Be sure the Water Tank is about
1/3full (filled to the Setting
Indicator).
3. Set the iron on its heel rest.
Then heat at the highest
temperature setting for about
2 minutes.
4. Turn the Adjustable Steam
Control to Dry and use the
Surge feature 2 to 3 times.
5. Unplug the iron.
6. Hold the iron in the ironing
position over a sink or basin.
7. Turn the Adjustable Steam
Control to the Push to Clean
setting. (Figure I).
Figure I
SURFACES