Russell Hobbs 18617 iron
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1. amp Russell Hobbs instructions 1 g button i button light temperature control water inlet cover ee 2 spray Z nozzle TE A steam I control ee soleplate steam vents II a rs mark Read the instructions keep them safe pass them on if you pass the iron on Remove all packaging before use E IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow basic safety precautions including 1 This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been supervised instructed and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised Use and store it out of reach of children 2 Use the iron or set it on its heel on a stable level heat resistant surface preferably an ironing board 3 Don t leave the iron unattended while plugged in or standing on the ironing board It could be knocked over 4 Unplug the iron before filling before cleaning and after use 5 Don t use the iron if it s dropped or damaged or if it malfunctions or leaks 6 Don t put the iron in liquid don t use it in a bathroom near water or outdoors 7 Route the cable so it doesn t overhang and can t be tripped over or caught 8 Don t iron clothing while it s being worn you ll burn or2. scald the wearer this is not a joke I ve seen it happen 9 Don t touch the soleplate and keep away from the steam coming from it 10 Don t use the iron in the vicinity of children 2 11 Don t fill the iron directly from the tap use the jug 12 Don t fill past max or water may escape in use 13 Sit the iron upright when you re not ironing and when you store it away 14 Leave the iron upright to cool before cleaning 15 Unplug the iron when not in use before moving and before cleaning Let it cool down fully before cleaning and storing away 16 Don t fit any attachment or accessory unless we supply it 17 Don t use the iron for any purpose other than those described in these instructions 18 Take care not to scratch the soleplate avoid buttons zips etc 19 The iron has a protective thermal fuse which will blow if it overheats If this happens the iron will stop working and must be returned for repair household use only y BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME e Don t worry if the iron smokes a bit at first it ll stop as the element cures e Iron an old piece of cotton fabric to clean the soleplate e Press the and buttons 3 or 4 times to check them out PREPARATION 1 Check for textile care symbols X A A ZA 2 Iron fabrics needing low temperatures AA first then those that need medium temperatures ZA and finish with those needing high temperatures ZA SS FILLING 3 You may use the iron with tap water but if you li
3. tighten and tidy the cable 55 Store the iron on its heel to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate AASELF CLEAN 56 To prevent scale building up use the self clean function regularly at least monthly in normal water areas more often in hard water areas 3 Products returned under guarantee with faults due to scale will be subject to a repair charge 57 You ll need a basin or a large bowl to catch the water coming out of the soleplate 58 Fill the reservoir to the max mark 59 Turn the temperature control to max turn the steam control to 60 Sit the iron on its heel 61 Put the plug into the power socket and wait till the light goes out 62 Now hold the iron over the basin or bowl with the soleplate down 64 Gently move the iron to and fro over the basin or bowl 3 Keep clear of the escaping water and steam 5 65 Water and steam will wash scale and dust through the soleplate and into the sink 67 Unplug the iron and sit it on its heel to cool 68 When it s cold wipe off any moisture 69 Wind the cable round the heel put the plug into the rear of the heel then turn the plug clockwise to tighten and tidy the cable 70 Store the iron on its heel to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate CLEANING 71 Unplug the iron when not in use before moving and before cleaning Let it cool down fully before cleaning and storing away 72 Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth If necess
4. ary use a little washing up liquid 73 Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar take care not to scratch it g ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances in electrical and electronic goods appliances marked with this symbol mustn t be X disposed of with unsorted municipal waste but recovered reused or recycled Y SERVICE If you ring Customer Service please have the Model No to hand as we won t be able to help you without it It s on the rating plate usually underneath the product The product isn t user serviceable If it s not working read the instructions check the plug fuse and main fuse circuit breaker If it s still not working consult your retailer If that doesn t solve the problem ring Customer Service they may be able to offer technical advice If they advise you to return the product to us pack it carefully include a note with your name address day phone number and what s wrong If under guarantee say where and when purchased and include proof of purchase till receipt Send it to Customer Service Spectrum Brands UK Ltd Fir Street Failsworth Manchester M35 OHS email service russellhobbs com telephone 0845 658 9700 local rate number gt GUARANTEE Defects affecting product functionality appearing within two years of first retail purchase will be corrected by replacement or repair provided the produc
5. dry ironing for 20 minutes or more empty the reservoir first to avoid spontaneous bursts of steam 36 Turn the steam control to amp 37 Wait till the light goes out then start ironing gt VERTICAL STEAMING 38 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes hanging curtains and furnishing fabrics 39 Check that there s adequate ventilation behind the fabric otherwise moisture may build up causing mildew 40 Check that there s nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam 41 Check that pockets turn ups and cuffs are empty a 42 Turn the temperature control to max turn the steam control to amp TE 43 Hold the iron close to but not touching the fabric 44 Press the amp button you re using the shot of steam function Pa vertically El 45 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system 46 Leave 4 seconds between shots to let the temperature build up amp AFTER USE 47 Turn the temperature control to e turn the steam control to amp 48 Unplug the iron 49 Gently pull the cover out of the water inlet 50 Hold the iron over a sink turn it upside down and drain the water from the reservoir 51 Sit the iron on its heel 52 Leave it to cool down completely 53 When it s cold wipe off any moisture and replace the cover in the water inlet 54 Wind the cable round the heel put the plug into the rear of the heel then turn the plug clockwise to
6. he instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide follow the instructions on the label REDUCING TEMPERATURE 20 This takes a bit longer as the iron has to lose the heat it has built up so be patient It s best to organise your ironing so that you don t need to reduce the temperature db STEAM IRONING 21 When steam ironing you must set the temperature control at gt or higher 22 If you don t you ll get water on your clothes not steam 23 Turn the steam control to the setting you want amp no steam amp high steam 24 Wait till the light goes out then start ironing SPRAY 3 Water spotting affects some fabrics Test this out on a hidden part of the fabric 25 This works with dry or steam ironing as long as there s 4 water in the reservoir 26 Check that there s water in the reservoir 27 Lift the iron off the fabric _ 28 Aim the spray nozzle at the fabric z 29 Press the i button you may have to press it 2 or 3 times t the system db SHOT OF STEAM 30 This works with dry or steam ironing as long as there s water in 5 the reservoir and the temperature is above 31 Check that the temperature control is at or higher 32 Lift the iron off the fabric 33 Press the button you may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system 34 Leave 4 seconds between shots to let the temperature build up DRY IRONING 35 If you re going to be
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8. ve in a hard water area you should use distilled water not chemically descaled or softened water 4 If you buy distilled water check that it s marketed as suitable for use in irons 5 Unplug the iron 6 Turn the temperature control to e turn the steam control to amp 3 7 Gently pull the cover out of the water inlet 8 Hold the iron with the soleplate horizontal 9 Pour slowly to let the air in the reservoir escape otherwise you ll cause an air lock and the water will overflow 10 Don t fill past max or water will escape in use 11 Replace the cover in the water inlet 12 Wipe up any spillage SWITCH ON 13 Pull the plug out of the heel and unwind the cable 14 Set the temperature control to e set the steam control to amp 15 Sit the iron on its heel 16 Put the plug into the power socket switch the socket on if it s switchable 17 Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to the mark 3 18 The light will glow 19 When the iron reaches the temperature you set the light will go off It ll then cycle on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain the temperature 3 mark temperature steam control C7 control S steam high steam no steam available TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDE label marking temperature dot setting ZA cool nylon acrylics polyester e ZA warm wool polyester mixtures ee ZA hot cotton linen e e max ZX donotiron 3 If t
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