2465056 - Iron RUSSELL HOBBS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 2465056 RUSSELL HOBBS

max3 Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the iron on. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow basic safety precautions, including: 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. Use the iron, or set it on its heel, on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, preferably an ironing board. Don’t leave the iron unattended while plugged in, or while it’s standing on the ironing board. Unplug the iron before filling, before cleaning, and after use. Don’t operate the appliance if it’s dropped or damaged, or if it malfunctions or leaks. If the cable is damaged, return the iron in order to avoid a hazard.

The surfaces of the appliance will get hot during use.

• Don’t put the appliance in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors.

• Never iron clothing while it is being worn.

• Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.

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

• 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.

• Remove labels, stickers and packaging from the iron and soleplate.

• Don’t worry if the iron smokes a little at first. It will stop after a short time.

• Iron an old piece of cotton fabric, to clean the soleplate. AUTO SHUT-OFF

• If the iron is motionless, it will switch off after about 30 seconds with the soleplate down or on its side, or about 8 minutes if it’s upright.

• The light will flash and keep 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. PREPARATION

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. instructions4

TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDE

Label marking Dot setting j cool – nylon, acrylics, polyester

k warm – wool, polyester mixtures

If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions on the label. FILLING 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). If you buy distilled water, check that it’s suitable for use in irons.

1. Set the temperature control to • and set the steam control to S.

3. Hold the iron with the front raised.

4. Open the water inlet cover.

5. Pour slowly, to let the air in the reservoir escape, otherwise you’ll cause an air lock and the water will

6. Don’t fill past the max marking or water will escape in use.

7. Wipe up any spillage.

1. Set the temperature control to • and set the steam control to S.

2. Stand the iron on its heel.

3. Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).

4. Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to the marker. The light will come on.

5. When the iron reaches the temperature you set, the light will go out. It’ll then cycle on and off as the

thermostat operates to maintain the temperature. STEAM IRONING

1. To steam iron, set the temperature control to S or higher.

2. Set the steam control to the setting you want, S = no steam, S = high steam.

3. 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.

1. Lift the iron off the fabric.

2. Aim the spray nozzle at the fabric.

button. You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system.

1. Check that the temperature control is at S or higher.

2. Lift the iron off the fabric.

• Leave 4 seconds between shots to let the temperature build up. DRY IRONING

1. If you’re going to be dry ironing for 20 minutes or more, empty the reservoir first to avoid

spontaneous bursts of steam.

2. Set the steam control to S.

VERTICAL STEAMING Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics.

• Check that there’s adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may build up, causing mildew.

• Check that there’s nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam.

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

• Check that there’s water in the reservoir.

1. Set the temperature control to max and set the steam control to S.

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

• Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up. AFTER USE

1. Set the temperature control to • and set the steam control to S.

3. Open the water inlet cover.

4. Hold the iron over a sink, turn it upside down and drain the water from the reservoir.

6. Sit the iron on its heel. Leave it to cool down completely.

7. When it’s cold, wipe off any moisture, and wind the cable round the heel.

8. Clean the outside surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth.

9. Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar.

10. Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate.

SELF CLEAN To avoid scale build up, use the self clean function at least monthly in normal water areas, more often in hard water areas. You’ll need a basin or a large bowl to catch the water coming out of the soleplate.

1. Fill the reservoir to the max mark.

2. Set the temperature control to max and set the steam control to S.

3. Stand the iron on its heel.

4. Put the plug into the power socket and wait till the light goes out.

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

6. Move the steam control past n to C and hold it there.

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

8. Water and steam will wash scale and dust through the soleplate, and into the sink.

9. When water and steam stop coming from the soleplate, release the steam control.

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