Black & Decker X2050, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH

(Original instructions)

Intended use

Your BLACK+DECKER X2050 Iron 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 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.

Safety instructions

Warning!

Read all safety warnings and all 

instructions.

 Failure to follow the warnings and 

instructions listed below may result in electric 

shock, fire and/or serious injury.

•  Read all of this manual carefully before using the 

appliance.

•  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.

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

•  Make sure that the temperature control dial is set to the 

minimum before connecting to or disconnecting from the 

power supply.

•  The power cord should be arranged such that it will not 

drape over the edge of counters or table tops where it 

could be pulled by children or tripped over.

•  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 iron 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 iron must be used and rested on a stable surface

•  When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the 

surface on which the stand is placed is stable.

•  The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there 

are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking

•  Keep the iron 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.