Black and Decker Vitessa Iron IR2010 IR2020 IR2030 IR2050 IR2110 IR2150 User Manual

							IR2010, IR2020, IR2030, IR2050, IR2110, IR2150
TM
 
ADVANCED STEAM IRON
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use and care manual
manual de us\f y cuid\lad\f
guide d\butilisati\fn et d\bentretien 
						

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•  READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
•  Only use iron for intended use. 
•  To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not 
immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
•  Always turn the iron to MIN setting before 
plugging in or unplugging from the outlet. 
Never pull on the cord to disconnect from 
the electrical outlet; instead grasp plug and 
pull to disconnect. 
•  Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. 
Let iron cool completely before putting 
away. Loop cord loosely around iron 
heel and clip the cord together with the 
provided plug clip when storing.
•  Always disconnect iron from electric outlet 
before filling with or emptying water, 
cleaning, and when not in use. 
•  Do not operate the iron if it has been 
dropped, if there are visible signs of 
damage to the iron or its cord, or if it’s 
leaking. To avoid the risk of electric shock, 
do not dissemble the iron; take it to a 
qualified service person for examination 
and repair, or call the appropriate toll-
free number on the cover of this manual. 
Incorrect reassembly can cause risk of 
electric shock when the iron is used. 
•  Close supervision is necessary for any 
appliance being used by or near children. 
Do not leave iron unattended when 
plugged in or on an ironing board.  • 
Burns can occur from touching hot metal 
parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution 
when you turn the iron upside down - there 
may be hot water in the reservoir. Avoid 
rapid movement of iron to minimize hot 
water spillage. 
•  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.
•  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. 
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
•  To avoid circuit overload, do not operate 
another high wattage appliance on the 
same circuit.
•  If an extension cord is absolutely 
necessary, a minimum 10-ampere cord 
should be used. Cords rated for less 
amperage can result in a risk of fire or 
electrical shock due to overheating. Care 
should be taken to arrange the cord so that 
it cannot be pulled or tripped over. 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your iron, basic safety precautions should   
always be followed, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only.
\bOLARIZED \bLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade 
is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of 
electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into 
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug 
does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the 
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified 
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug 
in any way.  TA\f\bER-RESISTANT SCREW
Warning:  This appliance is equipped with a 
tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal 
of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire 
or electrical shock, do not attempt to remove 
the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable 
parts inside. Repair should be done only by 
authorized service personnel. 
Note : If the power supply cord is damaged, in 
order to avoid a hazard, it should be replaced 
by qualified personnel or in Latin America by 
an authorized service center.   
						

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR  
VITESSA™ IRON
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1.  S\bleplate
2.  Spray n\bzzle
3.  Water-fill c\bver
4.  SmartSteam™ dial
5.  Spray mist butt\bn 
6. Burst \bf steam butt\bn 
7.  P\bwer/aut\b shut-\bff light 
8.  Aut\b-Clean™ butt\bn
9.  Dual p\bsiti\bn c\brd
10.  Water tank 
11.  Heel rest
Pr\bduct may vary slightly fr\bm what is illustrated.  
						

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HOW TO USE
This pr\bduct is f\br h\buseh\bld use \bnly. 
GETTING STARTED
•   Rem\bve all labels, tags\À and stickers attached t\b the b\bdy, c\brd, \br 
s\bleplate \bf the ir\bn.
•  Rem\bve and save literature. 
FI\f\fING THE WATER TANK
1.    With the ir\bn \bn a flat surface, with the s\bleplate d\bwn 
\br tilted at 45° angle, \bpen the water-fill c\bver. (A)
2.    \fsing a clean measur\Àing cup, p\bur water int\b 
\bpening until water reaches the “MAX” level mark \bn 
the side \bf the water tank. D\b n\bt \bverfill. Cl\bse the 
water-fill c\bver securely.
Tip: This ir\bn is designed t\b use n\brmal tap water. If y\bur water is very 
hard, y\bu can use a mixture \bf 50% tap water and 50% distilled water 
t\b av\bid build-up. It is n\bt rec\bmmended t\b use water with perfumes \br\À 
scented additives. 
3.  Stand the ir\bn \bn the heel rest. 
4.    T\b refill at any time during the ir\À\bning pr\bcess, unplug the ir\bn and 
f\bll\bw the ab\bve pr\bcedure. 
 
USING YOUR IRON 
1.    Plug the ir\bn int\b an \butlet. The red P\bwer/aut\b shut-\bff light wil\Àl 
illuminate \bn the handle, indicating that the ir\bn is heating. 
2.     Read the manufacturer's fabric label f\br cl\bthing care 
rec\bmmendati\bns t\b help select the c\brrect temperature setting. 
  Tip: Since it takes an ir\bn l\bnger t\b c\b\bl d\bwn than heat up, 
\brganizing y\bur cl\bthing fr\bm L\bw t\b High temperature can cut d\bwn 
y\bur ir\bning time. 
3.    Select the temperature and steam level \bn the ir\bn by turning the 
SmartSteam™ dial until y\bu’ve reached the desired setting.  
A fabric guide is pri\Ànted \bn the water tank f\br easy reference. 
4.    All\bw the ir\bn ab\but 2 minutes t\b heat up t\b the desired 
temperature. 
  Tip: T\b dry ir\bn \bn l\bw heat use SmartSteam™ settings 1–3, \br f\br high 
heat simply empty the \Àwater tank and f\bll\bw the n\brmal directi\bns. If 
emptying the tank, \bnc\Àe preheated y\bu may need t\b press the Burst \bf 
Steam butt\bn a few times t\b fully empty the w\Àater tank. 
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5.   Ir\bn as l\bng as needed. \ÀN\bte that if the ir\bn is left inactive, the 
3-Way Aut\b Shut \bff Safety feature will activate. Please see 
Additi\bnal Features secti\bn f\br m\bre details. 
6.    When finished ir\bning, turn the dial t\À\b the MIN setting and\À unplug 
fr\bm the \butlet. 
7.    Stand the ir\bn \bn its heel rest and all\bw it t\b c\bmpletely c\b\bl \bff 
bef\bre st\bring. 
SETTING GUIDE
F\br best results it’s rec\bmmended t\b use the manufacturer’s garment tags 
f\br heat and steam instructi\bns. When in d\bu\Àbt, always start at the l\bw 
heat setting.
S\btting numb\br S\btting nam\b S\btting  
D\bscription Icons
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-D\b n\bt Ir\bn
1 Synthetic L\bw Heat and 
N\b Steam
 \br 
2 Nyl\bn and Silk L\bw Heat and 
N\b Steam
 \br 
3 P\blyester Medium Heat 
and N\b Steam
 \br 
4 BlendMedium Heat 
and Light Steam
5 W\b\blHigh Heat and 
Medium Steam
6 C\btt\bn and Linen High Heat and 
High Steam
ADDITIONA\f FEATURES
Ev\bn St\bam Sol\bplat\b D\bsign 
Y\bur Vitessa™ Advanced Steam Ir\bn features \bur Even 
Steam s\bleplate design. This s\bleplate was engineered 
t\b pr\bvide a m\bre even fl\bw \bf steam fr\bm heel t\b tip, 
enabling y\bu t\b quickly tame wrink\Àles anywhere \bn y\bur 
garment. (B)B  
						

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SmartSt\bam™ T\bchnologyThis techn\bl\bgy gives y\bu the c\bntr\bl \bf b\bth s\bleplate 
heat and steam level in \bne dial. On tr\Àaditi\bnal ir\bns the 
c\bntr\bls are separated, making it diffic\Àult t\b kn\bw what 
settings are right f\br each fabric. These simple c\bntr\bls 
take the guessw\brk \but \bf ir\bning and ensure \bptimal 
results every time. (C)
Burst of St\bam  
Press the burst \bf steam butt\bn t\b generate additi\bnal steam. F\br best 
perf\brmance, leave several sec\bnds between bursts. This feature w\brks \bn 
settings 4–6 \bn the S\ÀmartSteam™ dial. 
Spray Mist 
Press the Spray Mist butt\bn t\b generate a light spray \bf water. Spray Mist 
is used t\b dampen t\bugh wrinkles while d\Àry \br steam ir\bning. This setting 
w\brks at any SmartSteam™ dial setting. \ÀD\b n\bt spray silk.   
3-way Auto Shut-Off 
The ir\bn will aut\bmatically switch t\b Aut\b Shut-Off m\bde and s\Àt\bp heating 
after being left inacti\Àve f\br 30 sec\bnds \bn the s\bleplate \br side, and 8 
minutes \bn the heel rest. When the ir\bn is in Aut\b Shut-Off m\bde, the red 
light \bn the handle wi\Àll blink. Simply m\bve the ir\bn t\b resume ir\bning and 
the s\bleplate will aut\bmatically heat t\b selected temperature.  
V\brtical St\baming 
 
Skip the ir\bning b\bard and use y\bur ir\bn like a garment steamer f\br small 
t\buch-ups. This can als\b be used\À f\br curtains \br drapes. 1.    Start by f\bll\bwing the instructi\bn 1–4 in the “\À\fsing y\bur Ir\bn” secti\bn 
t\b heat the ir\bn. 
2.    Once the ir\bn is preheated, place y\bur garment \bn a hange\Àr and 
hang it in a l\bcati\bn that w\buld n\bt be impacted by the steam 
  Tip: Sh\bwer r\bds in y\bur bathr\b\bm are a great l\bcati\bn.
3.    H\bld the garment tig\Àht fr\bm the base \br side \À(being careful t\b keep 
y\bur hand away fr\bm the steam) and h\bld the ir\bn in the \bther hand. 
4.    Place the heated s\bleplate ab\but an inch away fr\bm the fabric and 
press the Burst \bf Steam butt\bn \bn the handle. All\bw a few sec\bnds 
between bursts t\b av\bid water dripping. 
  Tip: If water dripping \bccurs, that means the s\bleplate isn’t h\bt en\bugh 
t\b create steam. Just all\bw the ir\bn a minute t\b reheat and then 
resume steaming. 
5.    When finished steaming, turn the dia\Àl t\b the MIN setting and\À unplug 
fr\bm the \butlet. 
6.    Stand ir\bn \bn its heel rest and all\bw it t\b c\bmpletely c\b\bl \bff 
bef\bre st\bring. 
 
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C\fEANING AND CARE
This pr\bduct c\bntains n\b user servic\Àeable parts. Refer t\b qualified service 
pers\bnnel. 
C\fEANING OUTSIDE SURFACES1.   Make sure the ir\bn is unplugged and ha\Às c\bmpletely c\b\bled. 
2.    Wipe the s\bleplate and \buter surface with a s\bft, damp\À cl\bth. Water 
and small am\bunts \bf \Àgentle h\buseh\bld s\baps\À, such as dishwashing 
liquid, can be used\À. Never use heavy-duty cleaners, vine\Àgar \br 
abrasive sc\buring pads that may scratch \br disc\bl\br the ir\bn. 
3.    After the ir\bn has been th\br\bughly dried, turn t\Àhe ir\bn back \bn and 
lightly steam \bver an \bld cl\bth. This will help rem\bve any reside left 
in the steam h\bles.  
4.    When finished cleaning,\À turn ir\bn \bff and all\bw time t\b c\b\bl   
bef\bre st\bring. 
AUTO-C\fEAN™ SYSTEM 
\fse this feature t\b keep the ir\bn free \bf build-up. F\br \bptimal results \bver 
time, it is rec\bmmended that y\bu clean y\bur ir\bn every 2-4 weeks. H\bmes 
with harder water sh\buld clean their\À ir\bn m\bre \bften, every 1-2 weeks.  1.   Fill the water tank well bel\bw the MAX fill line. Plug in the ir\bn.
2.    Select the W\b\bl Fabric setting (Numb\Àer 5) \bn the SmartSteam™ dial 
and stand the ir\bn \bn its heel while i\Àt preheats. 
3.    All\bw the ir\bn t\b heat t\b desired temperature f\br ab\but 2 minutes, 
then turn the dial t\b the MIN setting and\À unplug fr\bm the \butlet. 
4.    H\bld ir\bn \bver a sink with the s\À\bleplate facing d\bwn. Press the 
Aut\bClean™ butt\bn. Be careful, as h\bt water and steam will c\bme 
\but \bf the vents. 
5.    C\bntinue t\b h\bld the butt\bn d\bwn until all \bf the w\Àater has emptied. 
If necessary, slightly tilt the\À ir\bn fr\bm side-t\b-side and fr\bnt-t\b-back 
t\b aid the pr\bcess.
6.    When finished, release the Aut\bClean™ butt\bn and place the ir\bn \bn 
its heel rest. All\bw the ir\bn t\b c\bmpletely c\b\bl bef\bre st\bring.  
						

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STORING YOUR IRON1.   Check that the ir\bn is \bn the MIN sett\Àing, unplugged and c\bmpletely c\b\bl.
2.    Empty the water tank by \bpening the water fill d\b\br and turni\Àng the 
ir\bn upside d\bwn \bver a sink.
3.     Wrap the c\brd l\b\bsely ar\bund the heel \bf the i\Àr\bn and 
use the clip \bn the p\Àlug t\b clip the end \bf the\À c\brd t\b 
the wrapped c\brd. (D)
4.    Always st\bre the ir\bn vertically \bn its hee\Àl t\b prevent 
water leaking fr\bm the s\bleplate. 
IRONING TIPS AND T\FRICKS
•   This ir\bn is designed t\b use n\brmal tap water. If y\bur water is very hard, 
y\bu can use a mixture \bf 50% tap water and 50% distilled water t\b 
av\bid build-up. It is n\bt rec\bmmended t\b use water with perfumes \br\À 
scented additives. 
•    Since it takes an ir\bn l\bnger t\b c\b\bl d\bwn than heat up, \brganizing 
y\bur cl\bthing fr\bm L\bw t\b High temperature can cut d\bwn y\bur 
ir\bning time.
•    Whenever temperature settings are changed, all\bw the ir\bn t\b stand a 
minute \br tw\b t\b all\bw heat up \br c\b\bl d\bwn. Test garment by pressing 
a small hidden area t\b make sure temperature \bf ir\bn is c\brrect. 
•    Whenever ir\bning a garment with m\Àixed fabrics, read the garment’s 
tag f\br detailed directi\bns \br select the\À fabric setting f\br the m\bst 
delicate fabric. F\br example, when ir\bning a shirt that is 65% c\btt\bn 
and 35% p\blyester, use the p\blyester setting.
•    If y\bu’re unsure \bf the fabric’s c\bntent, test a small area (\bn the inside 
seam \br hem) bef\bre y\bu pr\bceed t\b ir\bn the entire garment \br cl\bth.
•    If water dripping \bccurs, this means tha\Àt the s\bleplate isn’t h\bt 
en\bugh t\b create steam. Just all\bw the ir\bn a minute t\b reheat and 
then resume ir\bning. 
•    T\b prevent ir\bn marks \bn y\bur fabric, ir\bn the fabric inside \but.
•    Putting \bn y\bur cl\bthes right af\Àter ir\bning can actually cr\Àeate wrinkles. 
Always all\bw y\bur cl\bthing t\b c\b\bl f\br ab\but 5 minutes after ir\bning t\b 
set the press. 
•    Did y\bu kn\bw that y\bu can use y\bur ir\bn like a garment steamer f\br 
t\buch-ups? See the vertical steaming secti\bn f\br m\bre details. 
•    Did y\bu kn\bw y\bu sh\buld be cleaning\À y\bur ir\bn at least \bnce a m\bnth? 
See the Aut\b-Clean™ secti\bn f\br m\bre details. 
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TROUB\fESHOOTING
Probl\bmCaus\bSolution
The ir\bn is plugged in, 
but the s\bleplate is n\bt 
heating. P\bwer supply issue.
Check that the plug is 
pr\bperly inserted int\b the 
\butlet \br try plugg\Àing the 
ir\bn int\b a different \butlet. 
N\bt en\bugh steam \br n\b 
steam is c\bming \but \bf 
the ir\bn.  SmartSteam™ setting 
selected is t\b\b l\bw. 
L\bwer heat levels are n\bt 
intended t\b have steam.Turn the SmartSteam™ 
Dial t\b settings 4–6 t\b ir\bn 
with steam. 
N\bt en\bugh water in the 
water tank. F\bll\bw the instructi\bns 
under the “filling the\À 
water tank” secti\bn and fill 
t\b Max level marker. 
Ir\bn is n\bt preheated. If the ir\bn isn’t fully 
preheated t\b the desired 
setting, the anti-dr\Àip 
feature will prevent the 
ir\bn fr\bm creating steam. 
All\bw the ir\bn additi\bnal 
time t\b heat. 
Disc\bl\bred water is 
c\bming thr\bugh the h\bles 
and staining the fabric Residue build-up in \Àthe 
s\bleplate cavity \br in the 
s\bleplate h\bles.Empty the water tank 
after each use and use \Àthe 
Aut\b-Clean™ functi\bn t\b 
clean y\bur ir\bn regularly.
\fse \bf descaling age\Ànts, 
perfumed \br scented 
additives. \fse the Aut\b-Clean™ 
functi\bn t\b clean y\bur 
ir\bn and refrain fr\bm 
using descaling agent\Às, 
perfumed \br scented 
additives.
\fse \bf Starch. Always clean y\bur 
s\bleplate after using 
starch and use the Aut\b-
Clean™ functi\bn t\b clean 
y\bur ir\bn regularly.
Pure distilled water \br 
s\bftened water is being 
used.  \fse \bnly untreated tap 
water \br a mix \bf half \Àtap 
and half distilled water. 
\fse the Aut\b-Clean™ 
functi\bn t\b clean y\bur ir\bn 
regularly.
Ir\bn is leaking \br spit\Àting Overuse \bf the Burst \bf 
Steam butt\bn.All\bw m\bre time between 
bursts \bf steam f\br the 
ir\bn t\b get back t\b desired 
temperature.
SmartSteam™ setting is 
t\b\b l\bw.  The l\bwer temperature 
settings are n\bt meant 
t\b steam. Either turn the\À 
SmartSteam™ dial t\b settings 
4–6 \br use spray mist instead 
f\br additi\bnal m\bisture.