Black & Decker HST1200, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH

(Original instructions)

Intended use

Your BLACK+DECKER HST1200 hand steamer has been 

designed to remove creases from fabrics using heat & steam 

and is not to be used for any other purpose.

This product is intended for consumer indoor use only.

Thank you for choosing BLACK+DECKER. We hope that 

you will enjoy using this product for many years. For indoor 

domestic use only.

This appliance is not to be used in:

•  Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working 

environments;

•  Farm Houses;

•  By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type 

environments;

•  Bed and breakfast type environments or any other non 

household type environments.

Read this entire manual carefully before using 

the appliance.

Denotes the Risk of electric shock.

Caution: Hot surface.

            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 and 

personal injury and material damage.

•  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

•  Always route the cord carefully to avoid a tripping 

hazard.

•  Never operate an appliance directly below the 

socket-outlet it is connected to.

•  Always take care when using the appliance.

•  Do not use the appliance outdoors.

•  Do not operate the appliance if your hands are wet. Do 

not operate the appliance if you are barefoot.

•  Guide the power supply cord neatly so it does not hang 

over the edge of a worktop and cannot be caught 

accidentally or tripped over.

•  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 and before cleaning.

•  The hand steamer must not be left unattended while it is 

connected to the supply mains.

•  The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before 

the water reservoir is filled with water.

•  The filling aperture must not be opened during use.

•  The hand steamer must be used and rested on a stable 

surface

•  The hand steamer is not to be used if it has been 

dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is 

leaking

•  Keep the hand steamer and its cord out of reach of 

children less than 8 years of age when it is energized or 

cooling down.

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 given supervision or instruction 

concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible 

for their safety.

•  Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not 

play with the appliance.

•  Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these 

instructions to use the appliance.

•  Do not allow children or animals to come near the work 

area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord.

•  Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is 

used near children.

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.

•  Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of 

damage, ageing and wear.