User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 2400W STEAM FORCE

[. . . ] 9 Use the iron on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, preferably an ironing board. 10 Don't leave the iron unattended while plugged in, or while it's standing on the ironing board. 12 Don't fill past the max mark on the reservoir, or water may escape in use. 13 Unplug the appliance when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. [. . . ] 5 If you buy distilled water, check that it's marketed as suitable for irons. 8 To remove the reservoir from the base, press the release button on the front of the reservoir, and slide it out of the base. 9 Flip up the cap at the front of the reservoir, and fill to max with fresh cold water. 12 Alternatively, you may prefer to leave the reservoir in place, and fill it with a jug. , If the water level gets too low while you're ironing, the base unit will beep, and the low water symbol 5 will flash on the display. switch on 13 Put the iron on the base unit. 14 Turn the temperature control to · or above, to enable the thermostat. 15 Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it's switchable). 16 Press and release the 2 button on the base unit ­ the display will light and beep, and the ready light will come on. 17 When the ready light goes off, the iron has reached the temperature you set. 4 temperature setting guide 18 Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to the mark. , If you want to use steam, you must set the temperature to S or higher, or you'll just get water. label marking temperature setting j cool ­ nylon, acrylics, polyester · k warm ­ wool, polyester mixtures ·· l hot ­ cotton, linen ··· denim/jeans max i do not iron , If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions on the label. reducing temperature 19 If you've missed something, remember that reducing the temperature takes a lot longer than raising it. 20 You must wait till the ready light comes on, then goes off again, to ensure that the iron has come down to the correct temperature. 22 Set the temperature control to S or higher, or you'll just get water. The range available is: Q (no steam), 6 (low steam), 7 (medium steam), 8 (high steam). 24 The pressure indicator in the centre of the display will show the pressure inside the steam boiler ­ as long as it's showing 3 or 4, there's enough pressure to steam iron. 25 Wait till the ready light on the iron goes out, and the Z "not ready" symbol disappears from the display. steam ironing prime the iron a) lift the iron off the base, and move it away from the garment, in case it drips b) squeeze the trigger and hold it in c) it may take a minute or so for the steam to reach the iron d) you'll hear the pump throbbing e) the note will change, and steam will come from the soleplate f) now it's ready to steam iron 26 Squeeze the trigger for steam, release the trigger to stop the steam. 27 Try not to let the reservoir run dry while the iron is in use, or you'll have to prime it again after refilling. 28 Don't hold the trigger for more than 3 minutes, or water may drip on the fabric. You wouldn't normally iron part of a garment for anything like 3 minutes, but you can get carried away when you're ironing vertically ­ especially with curtains. , Steam may still escape from the iron after the trigger has been released. 5 vertical steaming 29 This is simply steam ironing with the soleplate held vertically. [. . . ] 16 Pull the tab on the end of the cover, to expose the nut underneath. 18 Pour a cup of water into the hole 19 Put a thumb over the hole, to prevent water escaping, and shake the base unit around a bit ­ there's no need to be too enthusiastic. 20 Now take the thumb away and turn the unit over, to empty the water into the sink or basin. 21 Check the water, and repeat points 18 to 20 till it comes out clear. [. . . ]