User manual RUSSELL HOBBS STEAMGLIDE TRAVEL IRON

[. . . ] 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. 7 Use the iron on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, preferably an ironing board. 8 Don't leave the iron unattended while plugged in, or while it's standing on the ironing board. [. . . ] 4 Using the wrong setting will probably damage the iron beyond repair. 5 On lower voltages, the iron may take longer to heat up. travel adaptor 6 Use an earthed travel adaptor suitable for the wall sockets in the area you're visiting. filling 7 Turn the temperature control to ·, and unplug the iron. 8 The iron is tap-water tolerant, so you may fill the reservoir with tap-water, but if you're in a hard-water area, you should use distilled water. 9 If you buy distilled water, check that it's marketed as suitable for irons. 10 Don't use chemically descaled water, or water from a water softening installation, and don't put anything in the water. 12 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. 16 Iron fabrics needing low temperatures j first, then those that need medium temperatures k, and finish with those needing high temperatures l (or max). preparation 3 power up 17 Set the iron upright, with the rests at either side of the rear of the iron, and the end of the handle, on a stable, level, heatresistant surface, preferably an ironing board 18 Put the plug into the wall socket (switch the socket on, if it's switchable). temperature setting guide 19 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. 20 The ready light will come on, to tell you the iron is heating up, then it'll go on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain the temperature. 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. steam ironing 21 Check that there's water in the reservoir. 22 Set the temperature control to S or higher, or you'll just get water. 23 Wait till the thermostat light goes out, then turn the steam control to S. 24 Start ironing ­ steam will come from vents in the soleplate. dry ironing 25 Turn the steam control to S, to cut off the steam. , If you're going to be dry ironing for 20 minutes or more, empty the iron reservoir first, to avoid spontaneous bursts of steam. 26 This works with dry or steam ironing, as long as there's water in the reservoir. 31 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. spray 4 after use 32 Turn the temperature control to ·. 34 Unplug the iron from the wall socket (switch the socket off first, if it's switchable). 34 When it's cool, turn the iron upside down over a sink or basin, and empty the reservoir. [. . . ] If you remove the plug, dispose of it. service If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No to hand, as we won't be able to help you without it. If it's not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If that doesn't solve the problem: Pack carefully, with a note of 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). [. . . ]