Russell Hobbs 18721 User manual

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temperature

control

steam

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no steam high steam

steam

controlfront

heel

Sbutton

spray nozzle

steam ventssoleplate

*button

reservoir

temperature

control

steam control

thermostat

light

self clean button

5mark

max

water inlet

rear

max

cover

5mark

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Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the

iron on.

AIMPORTANT 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 the appliance out of reach of

children under 8 years.

2 Use the iron, or set it on its heel, on a stable,

level, heat-resistant surface.

3 Don’t leave the iron unattended while plugged

in, or while it’s standing on the ironing board.

4 Unplug the iron before ﬁlling, before cleaning,

and after use.

5 Don’t operate the appliance if it’s dropped or

damaged, or if it malfunctions or leaks.

6 If the cable is damaged, return the iron, to

avoid hazard.

¬The surfaces of the appliance will get hot.

HDon’t put the appliance in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near

water, or outdoors.

7 Don’t iron clothing while it’s being worn – you’ll injure the wearer.

8 Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those

described in these instructions.

9 Don’t scratch the soleplate – avoid buttons, zips, etc.

10 Don’t wind the cable round the iron.

11 The iron has a thermal fuse, which will blow if it overheats. If this

happens, it will stop working, and must be returned for repair.

household use only

UBEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

•Remove labels, stickers and packing from the iron and soleplate.

•Don’t worry if the iron smokes a bit, it’ll stop as the element cures.

•Iron an old piece of cotton fabric, to clean the soleplate.

•Press the ~and *buttons 3 or 4 times, to check them.

CPREPARATION

1 Check for textile care symbols (ijkl).

2 Iron fabrics needing low temperatures jﬁrst, then those that

need medium temperatures k, and ﬁnish with those needing

high temperatures l.

bTEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDE

label marking dot setting

jcool – nylon, acrylics, polyester •

kwarm – wool, polyester mixtures ••

lhot – cotton, linen •••/max

ido not iron

,If the instructions on the fabric label diﬀer from this guide, follow

the instructions on the label.

XFILLING

3 You may use the iron with tap-water, but if you live 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 suitable for use in irons.

5 Set the temperature control to •, set the steam control to S.

6 Unplug the iron.

7 Set the iron down on its soleplate.

8 Lift the top of the water inlet cover to open it.

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 Wipe up any spillage.

CSWITCH ON

12 Set the temperature control to •, set the steam control to S.

13 Sit the iron on its heel.

14 Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s

switchable).

15 Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next

to the 5mark.

16 The light will glow.

17 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.

SSTEAM IRONING

18 When steam ironing, you must set the temperature control at S

or higher.

19 Set the steam control to the setting you want, S= no steam,

#= high steam.

20 Wait till the light goes out, then start ironing.

*SPRAY

,Water spotting aﬀects some fabrics. Test this out on a hidden

part of the fabric.

21 Lift the iron oﬀ the fabric.

22 Aim the spray nozzle at the fabric.

23 Press the *button – you may have to press it 2 or 3 times to

pump water through the system.

SSHOT OF STEAM

24 Check that the temperature control is at Sor higher.

25 Lift the iron oﬀ the fabric.

26 Press the ~button – you may have to press it 2 or 3 times to

pump water through the system.

27 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.

nDRY IRONING

28 If you’re going to be dry ironing for 20 minutes or more, empty

the reservoir ﬁrst, to avoid spontaneous bursts of steam.

29 Set the steam control to S.

30 Wait till the light goes out, then start ironing.

mVERTICAL STEAMING

31 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and

furnishing fabrics.

32 Check that there’s adequate ventilation behind the fabric,

otherwise moisture may build up, causing mildew.

33 Check that there’s nothing behind the fabric that may be

damaged by the steam.

34 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuﬀs are empty.

35 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.

36 Set the temperature control to max, set the steam control to S.

37 Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric.

37 Press the ~button (you’re using the “shot of steam” function

vertically).

39 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the

system.

40 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.

CAFTER USE

41 Set the temperature control to •, set the steam control to S.

42 Unplug the iron.

43 Lift the top of the water inlet cover to open it.

44 Hold the iron over a sink, turn it upside down, and drain the

water from the reservoir.

45 Sit the iron on its heel, and leave it to cool down completely.

46 When it’s cold, wipe oﬀ any moisture, and close the water inlet

cover.

47 Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth.

48 Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar – take care

not to scratch it.

49 Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion and damage to the

soleplate.

CSELF CLEAN

50 To avoid scale build up, use the self clean function at least

monthly in normal water areas, more often in hard water areas.

, Products returned under guarantee with faults due to scale will

incur a repair charge.

51 You’ll need a basin or a large bowl to catch the water coming out

of the soleplate.

52 Fill the reservoir to the max mark.

53 Set the temperature control to max, set the steam control to S.

54 Sit the iron on its heel.

55 Put the plug into the power socket, and wait till the light goes

out.

56 Hold the iron over the basin or bowl, with the soleplate down.

57 Press the C, and hold it down.

58 Gently move the iron to and fro, over the basin or bowl.

59 Water and steam will wash scale and dust through the soleplate,

and into the sink.

60 When the reservoir is empty, release the Cbutton.

61 Unplug the iron, and sit it on its heel to cool.

62 Jump to point 46.

552-285

WENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous

substances in electrical and electronic goods, appliances marked

with this symbol mustn’t be disposed of with unsorted municipal

waste, but recovered, reused, or recycled.

SCUSTOMER SERVICE

If you ring, have the Model No. to hand, as we won’t be able to help

without it. It’s on the rating plate (usually underneath the product).

The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it isn’t 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 for advice.

If they tell 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 0HS

email: service@russellhobbs.com

telephone: 0845 658 9700 (local rate number)

EGUARANTEE

Defects aﬀecting product functionality appearing within two years

of ﬁrst retail purchase will be corrected by replacement or repair

provided the product is used and maintained in accordance with the

instructions. Your statutory rights are not aﬀected. Documentation,

packaging, and product speciﬁcations may change without notice.

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