My black and decker digital advantage steam iron will not steam

SOURCE: my new black & decker steam advantage iron

check the instruction manual and see if it says to clean the surface before using it , if not try cleaning it and use it on something old in case it wants to scorch the fabric

SOURCE: instructions for steam clean on B&D iron

http://useandcaremanuals.com/pdf/D1200,D1500,D1600,D1650997.pdf

Or http://useandcaremanuals.com/SearchManuals.aspx?SiteID=4

Hope this helps you.

SOURCE: I have a Black and

Fill the Iron with with 50% vinegar and 50% water and then soak 24 hrs water but keep the water level below the max line. Plug in the iron and set the temp to six and stand your iron on the heel and allow to heat for three min. Now unplug the iron and take it to a sink. Move and hold the variable steam dial in the CLEAN position. There may be some hissing and spitting while cleaning so be careful. Continue to hold the dial in the clean position until all the water has emptied. If necessary rock side to side and back to front to get all the water out. When finished release the steam dial plug in the iron and heat for about three mins to dry out the remaining water and unplug.