Purchased a Classic Black and Decker steam iron a few months ago. It's like the iron I had many decades ago when I was newly married. Within a few weeks it was spitting. I called B&D customer service to complain and she suggested not filling the iron to it's full capacity. She said there was a window on the iron and only fill until the half-way mark. Although I can't see the marking on the window, I do use less water -- no more spitting.