User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 14580

[. . . ] 4 Don't iron clothing while it's being worn ­ you'll burn or scald the wearer (this is not a joke ­ I've seen it happen). 8 Use the iron on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, preferably an ironing board. 9 Don't leave the iron unattended while plugged in, or on the ironing board. [. . . ] 2 Iron fabrics needing low temperatures j first, then those that need medium temperatures k, and finish with those needing high temperatures l. 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. 9 Wipe up any spillage. filling feed tube 10 Before ironing, check that the feed tube is able to move freely in the reservoir. If it's stuck, give the iron a bit of a shake, to free it. switch on 11 Rest the iron on the end of its handle. 12 Put the plug into the power socket. set the temperature 13 Turn the thermostat to bring the temperature setting you want to the mark. 14 Wait a minute for the iron to heat up. 4 temperature setting guide label marking temperature setting j cool ­ nylon, acrylics, polyester 1-2 k warm ­ wool, polyester mixtures 3-4 l hot ­ cotton, linen 5 i do not iron , If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions on the label. reducing temperature 15 Reducing the temperature takes a bit longer, as the element 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. dry ironing 16 If you want to dry iron, empty the reservoir first, to avoid spontaneous bursts of steam: a) Unplug the iron, and let it cool down. 18 Wait a minute for the iron to heat up. creasing 19 Squeeze the trigger, to open the soleplate. 22 Check the crease, and repeat as necessary, 23 Don't exceed the 5-count, or you might singe the garment. shot of steam 24 Don't use the shot of steam function at settings below S on the thermostat, you'll get water, not steam. 27 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up. 5 vertical steaming 28 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics. 29 Unplug the iron, and let it cool down, before fitting or removing the soleplate cover. 30 Move the latch on the underside of the soleplate cover towards the bristles, to unlock it. 32 Move the latch away from the bristles, to lock the soleplate cover in place. 37 Check that there's adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may build up, causing mildew. 38 Check that there's nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam. [. . . ] If it's not working, read the instructions, and check that it's fully charged. If that doesn't solve the problem: Pack carefully, with a note of 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). [. . . ]