Black & Decker AS182 Manual De Usuario

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.























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