User manual RUSSELL HOBBS DIGITAL STEAM GENERATOR 14864

[. . . ] 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 any other additives will coat the inside of the steam chamber, shortening the life of the iron. 7 To remove the reservoir, hold the base unit firmly with one hand, and put the fingers of the other hand up under the front of the reservoir. 8 Squeeze the latch towards the front of the reservoir, and pull the reservoir away from the base unit. 9 Flip the water inlet cover forward, and pour gently down on to the inside of the cover. 11 When you've filled the reservoir, slide it back into the base unit ­ you'll hear the latch click back into place. 13 Flip the water inlet cover back when you've finished filling, and wipe any spillage from the reservoir. switch on 14 15 16 17 18 Put the iron on the base unit ­ it sits on top of the rests. Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it's switchable). Press the 2 button on the base unit ­ the display will flash and beep. You'll also see K flashing on the right of the display, to show that the base unit is heating up. It'll normally heat more quickly than the iron, so you needn't worry about it. 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. 19 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. 20 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 21 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). 22 Check that the temperature control is set to S or higher, or you'll just get water. 5 steam ironing 23 To set the steam level, press and release the - and + buttons at the right of the display (take care not to press the central 2 button, or you'll switch the iron off). 25 The display will change to show the steam level you've chosen: 26 Wait till the thermostat light goes out, then start ironing. , Don't let the water level drop below min while the iron is in use. 28 Don't hold the steam button down for more than about 5 minutes. 39 While you're steaming, the display will put on an animated show. , Steam may still escape from the iron after the you release the button. This is normal, don't worry about it. dry ironing 30 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. [. . . ] 9 The cartridge is full of water, which will spill as soon as you pull the tray out. 10 If you can pull the tray out, and, at the same time, tilt it so that the rear of the tray is higher than the front, then you won't spill very much. 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. [. . . ]