User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 2400W XPRESS STEAM

[. . . ] 13 Don't fit any attachment or accessory other than those we supply. 16 Don't use the iron for any purpose other than those described in these instructions. 17 Take care not to scratch the soleplate ­ avoid buttons, zips, etc. 18 The iron has a protective thermal fuse, which will blow if it overheats. [. . . ] When the water is converted to steam, chemicals, perfume, and other additives will coat the inside of the steam chamber, shortening the life of the iron. 7 Jug fill: a) flip open the filler cap b) fill the reservoir to the max mark c) close the filler cap 8 Tap fill: a) press the 5 button, to release the reservoir from the base ­ it'll move about a centimetre and a half away from the rear of the base unit b) lift the reservoir straight up and off the base unit, and carry it to the tap c) flip open the filler cap d) fill the reservoir to the max mark e) close the filler cap f) align the "filler cap" end of the reservoir with the supply pipe, and lower the reservoir on to the rear of the base unit g) push the reservoir towards the rear of the base unit, till the latch clicks into place 4 switch on Sit the iron on rests on top of the base unit. Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it's switchable). The 2 button will glow to tell you the base unit is powered, the 9 button will glow to tell you the iron is in steam ironing mode, and the 8 button (high steam) will flash to tell you the steam boiler is heating up. 14 When you press a button, the base will beep to acknowledge the command. 9 10 11 12 13 temperature setting guide 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. 15 Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to the mark. , If you want to use steam, set the temperature to S or higher, or you'll just get water. 16 The thermostat light will come on to show that the iron is heating up. It'll go out when it reaches the set temperature, then cycle on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain the temperature. reducing temperature 17 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 4, point 2). 18 Check that the temperature control is set to S or higher, or you'll just get water. You'll hear the pump labour, then it'll become quieter as the steam comes through. 19 Press and release one of the steam level buttons: 8 = high, 7 = medium, 6 = low. 5 steam ironing 20 Squeeze the trigger to produce steam, release it to stop the steam. , Don't let the water level drop below min while the iron is in use, or you'll have to prime the pump again when you refill the reservoir. This is normal, don't worry about it. dry ironing 22 You can dry iron by just not pressing the steam button, but if you want to make sure you don't press it accidentally, then you should turn the steam generator off. 23 Press and release the 9 button to make the light in the button go out. The button will light up, and whichever steam level button was lit (8, 7, or 6) will flash vertical steaming 25 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics. 26 Check that there's adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may build up, causing mildew. 27 Check that there's nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam. 31 Press and release one of the steam level buttons: 8 = high, 7 = medium, 6 = low. [. . . ] 13 Wipe any spillage from the base unit and cartridge tray, and remove the wet towel. 14 Remove the packaging from the new cartridge and drop it into the cartridge tray. , Don't try to speed up the process ­ go through all the steps above. If you replace the cartridge within 5 seconds, it won't register the new cartridge. cleaning 17 Unplug the iron when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. [. . . ]