14545-56RH - RUSSELL HOBBS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 14545-56RH RUSSELL HOBBS

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A IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow basic safety precautions, including:

1 This appliance must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult. Use and store the appliance out of reach of children. 2 Don’t put the appliance in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors. 3 Don’t iron clothing while it’s being worn – you’ll injure the wearer. 4 Don’t touch the soleplate, and keep away from the steam it emits. 5 Don’t use the iron in the vicinity of children. 6 Use the iron, or set it on its heel, on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, preferably an ironing board. 7 Don’t leave the iron unattended while plugged in, or while it’s standing on the ironing board. 8 Unplug the iron before filling, before cleaning, and after use. 9 Sit the iron upright when you’re not ironing. 10 Don’t fill the iron directly from the tap, use the jug. 11 Don’t use accessories or attachments other than those we supply. 12 Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions. 13 Don’t scratch the soleplate – avoid buttons, zips, etc. 14 The appliance has a protective thermal fuse, which will blow if it overheats. If this happens, the appliance will stop working, and must be returned for repair. 15 Don’t operate the appliance if it’s dropped or damaged, or if it malfunctions or leaks. 16 If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or someone similarly qualified, in order to avoid hazard.

U BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME • Remove any labels, stickers or packaging from the iron and soleplate. • Don’t worry if the iron smokes a bit at first, it’ll stop as the element cures. 2

1 temperature control

2 steam control 3 water inlet

water inlet cover spray nozzle glow tip soleplate

9 reservoir 10 auto shut-off light

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

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

• If the iron is motionless, it will switch off after about 30 seconds with the soleplate down, or about 8 minutes if it’s upright. • The auto shut-off light will flash, and keep on flashing till you move the iron. • To switch on again, lift it up, tilt it forward, then sit it upright to return to operating temperature. • No settings are lost during auto shut-off.

1 Check for textile care symbols (i j k l). 2 Iron fabrics needing low temperatures j first, then those that need medium temperatures k, and finish with those needing high temperatures l.

temperature setting guide

label marking temperature setting j cool – nylon, acrylics, polyester

• k warm – wool, polyester mixtures •• l hot – cotton, linen •••/max i do not iron , If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions on the label.

3 The iron may be used with tap-water, but if you live in a hard-water area, you should use distilled water (not chemically descaled water). 4 If you buy distilled water, check that it is marketed as suitable for irons. 5 Don’t add anything to the water – you’ll damage the iron. 6 Unplug the appliance. 7 Set the temperature control to •. Set the steam control to S. 8 Open the water inlet cover. 9 Tilt the iron till the water inlet cover is vertical. 10 Pour water from the jug into the water inlet. 11 Pour slowly, to allow the air in the reservoir to escape, and avoid an airlock. 12 Don’t fill past the max mark on the reservoir, or water will escape in use. 13 Close the water inlet cover. 14 Wipe up any spillage.

Set the temperature control to •. Set the steam control to S.

Sit the iron on its heel. Put the plug into the power socket. Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want (see the guide below) next to the ) mark. 19 The tip will flash while heating or cooling, then glow steadily when it’s at the set temperature. 20 The colour of the tip will change to match the colour of your chosen setting. 3

21 The colours are: orange = cold blue = • green = • • pink = • • • red = max

22 Wait till the tip glows steadily, then start ironing.

23 If you intend to use steam, the temperature setting must be # or higher. 24 If you don’t, you’ll get water on your clothes, not steam. 25 Set the steam control to the setting you want (S = no steam, # = high). 26 Wait till the tip glows steadily, then start ironing.

, Water spotting affects some fabrics. Test this on a hidden part of the fabric. 27 This function works with dry or steam ironing, as long as there is water in the reservoir. 28 Lift the iron off the fabric. 29 Aim the spray nozzle at the fabric. 30 Press the * button. 31 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system.

32 This function works with dry or steam ironing, as long as there is water in the reservoir. 33 If you intend to use steam, the temperature setting must be # or higher. 34 Lift the iron off the fabric. 35 Press the # button. 36 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. 37 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the steam build up.

, If you’re going to be dry ironing for 20 minutes or more, empty the reservoir first, to avoid spontaneous bursts of steam. 38 Set the steam control to S. 39 Wait till the tip glows steadily, then start ironing.

40 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics. 41 Check that there is adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may build up, causing mildew. 42 Check that there is nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam. 43 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty. 44 Check that there is water in the reservoir. 45 Set the temperature control to max. Set the steam control to S. 46 Lift the iron off the fabric. 47 Press the # button. 48 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. 49 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the steam build up.

50 Set the temperature control to •. Set the steam control to S. 51 Unplug the appliance. 52 Open the water inlet cover. 4

53 Hold it over a sink, turn it upside down, and drain the water from the reservoir, via the water inlet.

54 Close the water inlet cover. 55 Sit the iron on its heel. 56 Leave it to cool down completely. 57 When it’s cold, wipe off any moisture, and wind the cable round the heel. 58 Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate.

59 To prevent scale building 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 be subject to a repair charge. 60 You’ll need a basin or a large bowl to catch the water coming out of the soleplate. 61 Fill the reservoir to the max mark. 62 Sit the iron on its heel. 63 Put the plug into the power socket. 64 Set the temperature control to max. Set the steam control to S. 65 The tip will flash till it reaches the set temperature, then it’ll glow steadily. 66 Hold the iron over the basin or bowl, with the soleplate down. 67 Move the steam control past #, to C, and hold it there. 68 Gently move the iron to and fro. 69 Water and steam will wash scale and dust through the soleplate. , Keep clear of the escaping water and steam. 70 Carry on till the reservoir is empty. 71 Set the steam control to S. 72 Unplug the iron, and sit it on its heel to cool. 73 When it’s cold, wipe off any moisture, and wind the cable round the heel. 74 Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate.

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

Clean the outside surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth. Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar. Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate.

79 The anti-scale agent incorporated in the iron helps prevent the build-up of scale. 80 Don’t use a descaling solution, or you’ll destroy the anti-scale agent.

H 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 disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but recovered, reused, or recycled.

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