User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 14545-56RH

[. . . ] 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. Household use only 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 instructions diagrams 1 temperature control 2 steam control 3 water inlet 4 water inlet cover 5 spray nozzle 6 glow tip 7 soleplate 8 steam vents 9 reservoir 10 auto shut-off light • Iron an old piece of cotton fabric, to clean the soleplate. C AUTO SHUT-OFF • 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. 2 Iron fabrics needing low temperatures j first, then those that need medium temperatures k, and finish with those needing high temperatures l. N DRY IRONING , If you’re going to be dry ironing for 20 minutes or more, empty the reservoir first, to avoid spontaneous bursts of steam. M VERTICAL STEAMING 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. 48 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. 4 53 Hold it over a sink, turn it upside down, and drain the water from the reservoir, via the water inlet. 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. C SELF CLEAN 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. [. . . ] C SELF CLEAN 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. 65 The tip will flash till it reaches the set temperature, then it’ll glow steadily. [. . . ]