Care and cleaning – Black & Decker QUICKPRESS F976 User Manual
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2. Be sure there is water in the reservoir. Steam is automatically turned off
between settings 0 and 3.
3. For best performance, press the steam
button at 5-second intervals.
4.	 When	finished	ironing,	turn	the	fabric	select	dial	to	0	and	unplug	the	iron.
Important: Always stand the iron on its heel rest when powered on but not in 
use.
Vertical
Tip:	Use	for	removing	wrinkles	from	hanging	clothes	and	drapes.
1.	 Be	sure	the	water	tank	is	filled	to	the	MAX	mark.
2.	 Hang	the	garment	to	be	steamed	on	a	clothes	hanger.	(Curtains	or	drapes	can	
be steamed once they are hung.)
3. Set the fabric select dial to appropriate setting (between
4 and 6) for your fabric.
4.	Hold	the	iron	close	to,	but	not	touching,	the	fabric.
5.	Pull	the	fabric	tight	in	your	free	hand	and	pump	the	steam		
button as you move the iron over the fabric (D).
USING SPRAY
Tip:	Use	to	dampen	tough	wrinkles	at	any	setting (E).
1.	 Be	sure	the	iron	is	filled	with	water.
2.	 on	first	use,	pump	the	spray
button several times.
ANTI DRIP SYSTEM 
The	anti	drip	system	prevents	water	spotting	at	low	
temperatures.
DRY IRONING
1.	Turn	the	fabric	select	dial	to	setting	1,	2	or	3	(dRY)	to	
iron without steam (F). The Smart Steam® system will
automatically turn steam off.
2. To dry iron at higher settings, empty the water from the
reservoir to prevent steaming.
D
ENGLISH
EMPTYING WATER TANK (OPTIONAL)
Note:	It	is	not	necessary	to	empty	the	water	after	each	use.
1.		Unplug	the	iron	and	let	it	cool.
2.	To	empty	the	water,	hold	the	iron	over	a	sink	with	the	
tip pointing down. Water will empty out the water-fill
opening (G).
Care and Cleaning
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified
service	personnel.
CLEANING
1.	 Make	sure	iron	is	unplugged	and	has	cooled	completely.	Wipe	the	soleplate	
and outer surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild
household detergent. Never use abrasives, heavy-duty cleansers, vinegar or
scouring pads that may scratch or discolor the iron.
2. After cleaning, steam iron over an old cloth to remove any residue from the
steam vents.
STORING 
1.	 Unplug	the	iron	and	let	it	cool	completely.
2.	 Check	that	the	fabric	select	dial	is	set	to	0.
3.	 Store	iron	on	its	heel	rest.	Storing	iron	on	its	soleplate	can	cause	leaks	or	
damage.
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