User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 14773

[. . . ] 18 Don't use the iron for any purpose other than those described in these instructions. 19 Take care not to scratch the soleplate ­ avoid buttons, zips, etc. 20 The iron has a protective thermal fuse, which will blow if it overheats. If this happens, the iron will stop working, and must be returned for repair. [. . . ] 4 15 16 17 18 19 If you buy distilled water, check that it's marketed as suitable for irons. Open the water inlet cover Lift the iron till the water inlet cover is about vertical. Pour slowly, and try to pour down one side of the inlet, to allow the air in the reservoir to escape, otherwise you'll cause an air lock and the water will overflow. 21 Wipe up any spillage. steam ironing 22 Steam is only available from the COTTO (cotton) setting upwards. At lower temperatures, you'll only get water, so don't use the steam function below COTTO. 25 If it doesn't flash, check that the temperature is set at COTTO or higher. This stops the steam if the iron is motionless for 5 seconds, to avoid soaking the fabric. 27 To stop the steam, press the top button again, and the s symbol will disappear. 28 This works with dry or steam ironing, as long as there's water in the reservoir. 33 You may initially have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. spray shot of steam 34 This works with dry or steam ironing, as long as there's water in the reservoir. 36 Check that the temperature control is set at COTTO or above, or you'll just get water. 39 You may initially have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. 40 Leave 5 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up. dry ironing 41 It's best to empty the reservoir first, to avoid spontaneous bursts of steam. 42 Press and hold the left button to turn the iron off, then unplug it. 45 Carefully, turn the iron upside down, and empty it into the sink/basin. vertical steaming 47 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics. 48 Check that there's adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may build up, causing mildew. 49 Check that there's nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam. 54 Press the ~ button (you're using the "shot of steam" function vertically). 55 You may initially have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. 56 Leave 5 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up. after use 57 Press and hold the left button, to turn the iron (and the display) off. 61 Carefully, turn the iron upside down, and empty the water into the sink/basin. [. . . ] 92 No settings are lost during auto shut-off. 7 connection The product must be earthed. To replace the plug, fit the green/yellow wire to E or E, the blue wire to N, and the brown wire to L. Don't use a non-rewireable plug unless the fuse cover is in place. If you remove the plug, dispose of it. wheelie bin symbol 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. service If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No. [. . . ]