How to use – Black & Decker AS182 User Manual

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How to Use

This appliance is for household use only. It is specially designed with a 2-tank™ system.
Tank 1 is for use with water only, for steam. Tank 2 is for use with Downy Wrinkle
Releaser® liquid for spray_to smooth away the wrinkles as you iron. (The iron does not
require distilled or treated water for steam or spray.)
GETTING STARTED
Important: For warranty verification, do not remove line cord sticker.
Remove any labels, stickers or tags attached to the body or soleplate of the iron. Note: Use
ordinary tap water for ironing. Do not use water processed through a home softening
system.
Important: For optimum performance, let the iron stand for 90 seconds before beginning
to iron.
FOR STEAM IRONING
Filling Tank 1 with Water

1. Open the water-fill cover (A).
2. Tilt the iron and using a clean measuring cup, pour water into

opening until the water reaches the MAX level mark on the
water tank (B). Do not overfill.

Important:
• Do not pour any Downy Wrinkle Releaser® liquid, into

Tank 1 as it will damage your iron and potentially stain
your clothes once the fluid is heated.

• If you accidentally pour this liquid into Tank 1, empty the

tank (refer to Empting Water Tank instructions) then refill the
tank with regular water.

• Use the self-cleaning feature; see Self-Cleaning instructions.
3. Close the water-fill cover.
4. Plug in the iron. The temperature-ready light glows green (C).
Tip: If unsure of a garment’s fiber, test a small area (on an inside
seam or hem) before ironing.
5. Move the selector to the desired steam level (D).
6. Turn the fabric-select dial to appropriate setting (between 4 and

6) for your fabric (E). See fabric guide on the heel rest and read
garment’s label to help you determine fabric type.

• The temperature-ready light glows green until it reaches the

appropriate temperature.

• It then glows on and off during ironing. This is normal.
7. When finished ironing, turn the fabric-select dial to lowest heat

setting, move the dry/steam selector to and unplug the iron.

FOR DRY IRONING
Make sure selector is set to

. If you want to empty the water,

see instructions under “Emptying Tank 1 after Ironing – Optional”.
1. Turn the fabric-select dial to the appropriate setting for your

fabric. See fabric guide on the heel rest and read garment’s label
to help you determine fabric type.

• The temperature-ready light glows green until it reaches the

appropriate temperature.

• It then glows on and off during ironing. This is normal.

3. When finished, unplug the iron and place it on its heel rest.

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

1. Spray nozzle
2. Tank 1 for water only
3. Tank 1 water-fill cover
4. Dry/steam and self-cleaning selector
5. Dual tank spray button
6. Surge-of-steam button
7. Temperature-ready and auto shutoff light
8. Comfort Grip™ handle
9. 360° pivoting cord

10. Heel rest

11. Fabric guide

12. Fabric-select dial
13. Tank 2 for Downy Wrinkle Releaser® liquid or water
14. Tank 2 Downy Wrinkle Releaser® liquid or water-fill cap
15. Soleplate

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Self-cleaning

Dry

Steam

for use with Tank 1

Spray

for use with Tank 2

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