User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 14995

[. . . ] 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). 5 Don't touch the soleplate, and keep away from the steam coming from it. 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 while it's standing on the ironing board. [. . . ] 11 Wipe up any spillage. preparation switch on 12 13 14 15 16 17 Turn the temperature control to ·. Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it's switchable). Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to the 5 mark (#3). When the iron reaches the temperature you set, the thermostat light will go off. It'll then cycle on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain the temperature. 3 temperature setting guide label marking temperature dot 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. reducing temperature 18 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 ("preparation" page 3, point 2). 19 When steam ironing, you must set the temperature control at S or higher. 20 If you don't, you'll get water on your clothes, not steam. 21 Move the steam control to the setting you want, S = no steam, # = high steam (#3). 23 This works with dry or steam ironing, as long as there's water in the reservoir. 28 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. steam ironing spray shot of steam 29 This works with dry or steam ironing, as long as there's water in the reservoir, and the temperature is above S. 34 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. 4 dry ironing 36 If you're going to be dry ironing for 20 minutes or more, empty the reservoir first, to avoid spontaneous bursts of steam. 38 Wait till the thermostat light goes out, then start ironing. vertical steaming 39 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics. 40 Check that there's adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may build up, causing mildew. 41 Check that there's nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam. 46 Press the S button (you're using the "shot of steam" function vertically). 47 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. 48 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up. after use 49 Turn the temperature control to ·, move the steam control to S. 52 Hold the iron over a sink, turn it upside down, and drain the water from the reservoir. [. . . ] If it's not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If that doesn't solve the problem ­ ring Customer Service ­ they may be able to offer technical advice. If they advise you to return the product to us, pack it carefully, include a note with 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). [. . . ]