Black & Decker HST1200, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH

(Original instructions)

Assembly

•  Press the water tank release button (7), pull out the 

water tank (8), as sown in figure A. Open the water inlet 

cover and fill with tap water until it reaches the 

MAXIMUM level. Always ensure the water tank is at 

least a third full. Do not exceed the MAXIMUM level 

when filling the water tank. Replace the water tank.

Warning!

 Do not use any additives in the water tank.

•  Hold the appliance with your hand positioned safely at 

the neck of the garment steamer, in an upright position, 

use your other hand to attach the fabric brush onto the 

steam head, the fabric brush can be attached either way 

and will lock into position with an audible ”click”.

•  Connect the appliance to a power outlet and switch on.

•  Press the power button, the power indicator light flash, 

indicating that the appliance is heating.

•  When the light stops flashing and remains constant, you 

can begin using the appliance.

•  Switch OFF the steamer by pressing the power button.

•  When the appliance powers off, the indicator light will 

extinguish.

•  This garment steamer has an intelligent automatic 

power off function. When the user stops operating the 

product for a certain time (eight minutes), the internal 

control circuit will cut off the power supply, to prevent 

accidents, and save electricity.

Steaming your garment

The garment steamer is easy to use and is perfect for 

removing wrinkles/creases from garments and curtains as 

well as refreshing furnishing fabrics. It can be used on most 

fabrics as long as the fabric is hanging or where the garment 

steamer can be easily used in an upright position moving 

over the fabric in an up and down motion

•  Check that there is ventilation behind the fabric 

otherwise moisture may build up causing mildew.

•  Check garment pockets are empty and turn-ups such as 

cuffs and hems are down.

•  Hang the garment from a hanger and stretch the fabric 

slightly with one hand checking that there is nothing 

behind the fabric that can be damaged by the steam.

Note: 

We recommend you do not steam over metal 

accessories.

•  Press and hold down the steam button. You will feel 

vibrations and hear a subtle humming sound while 

steaming, this is normal. Steam facing away from you 

and in an upright position.

•  Gently press the fabric brush against the garment, 

moving your arm in an up and down motion targeting 

creases in the fabric.

•  Release the steam button to stop the steam.

Note:

 Ensure that the fabric to be steamed is being 

stretched whilst steaming for best results.

Warning! 

The garment steamer generates high temperatures 

of steam.

Do not touch the steam head, make sure the steamer is 

facing away from you in an upright position.

•  If using the garment steamer without the fabric brush, 

keep a distance of at least 5cm between the steam head 

and the garment.

Steaming curtains

•  Wash and dry curtains as directed, according to the 

fabric type.

•  Hang the curtains and steam them when they are 

hanging in place.

•  Lightly stretch the curtain with one hand while steaming 

to help remove creases more easily.

Steaming upholstery

•  The garment steamer can be used to help freshen up 

upholstery, slip covers on furniture and cushions. Before 

steaming, always test on a small area of the fabric that is 

not visible.

•  Keeping the garment steamer in an upright position and 

using an up and down motion, lightly steam over the 

fabric of your furniture. Cushions should be removed and 

held upright for steaming. Allow cushions to dry 

thoroughly before replacing on furniture.

Note:

 It is recommended that you use the fabric brush 

attachment when steaming delicate fabrics such as silk. For 

better results when removing stubborn creases, remove the 

fabric brush attachment from the steam head and 

continuously steam over the selected area until creases are 

removed.

Warning!

 If garment has metal accessories, be cautious and 

do not use the garment steamer directly over the metal as 

this may cause discolouring.

Warning!

 Always unplug the garment steamer before 

attaching or detaching the fabric brush.

Note:

 Only use attachments or accessories provided.

Note:

 If the unit becomes noisy and emits a loud humming 

sound and no steam is being generated, check the water 

level in the water tank. This may indicate that the garment 

steamer is out of water and needs to be refilled.

Warning!

 Do not use the garment steamer directly on the 

body, animals, or while wearing the garments.

Cleaning and maintenance & storage

Warning!

 Before cleaning and maintenance, switch the 

appliance off and remove the plug from the socket.

Warning!

 Do not immerse the appliance or the cord set or 

the plug in water or any other liquid.

•  Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.

•  Do not use scouring pads.