Russell Hobbs 13401 User manual

instructions

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Read the instructions and keep them safe. If you pass the appliance on, pass on the
instructions too. Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the appliance works.
important safeguards
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 This appliance must only be used by a responsible adult.
2 Take care – this appliance uses steam under pressure.
3 Don’t leave the appliance unattended while plugged in.
4 Don’t put the appliance in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or
outdoors.
5 Don’t touch hot surfaces (e.g. filter, filter holder, steam pipe).
6 The scald hazard lasts long after boiling. Keep the appliance and cable away from
the edges of worktops and out of reach of children.
7 When using the frother, keep your fingers away from the steam.
8 Use only clean, cold, fresh water, don’t fill the reservoir with milk or any other liquid.
9 Sit the appliance on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
10 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught.
11 This appliance must not be operated by an external timer or remote control system.
12 Unplug the appliance when not in use, before moving and before cleaning.
13 Keep the appliance and the cable away from hotplates, hobs or burners.
14 Don’t use accessories or attachments other than those we supply.
15 Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these
instructions.
16 Don’t use the appliance if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
17 If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent,
or someone similarly qualified, in order to avoid hazard.
household use only
before using for the first time
1 Fill the reservoir, and run the appliance without coffee.
2 Let it cool, discard the water, then use it normally.
bottled water
3 If you use bottled water, check that there are no added ingredients, flavourings, etc.,
and use “flat” water, not “sparkling”. The carbon dioxide which gives the “sparkle”
will adversely affect the flavour of your coffee.
preparation
4 Sit the appliance on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
5 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught.
6 Check that all 3 buttons are in the raised position, to ensure everything is switched
off.
7 Turn the steam control fully clockwise to close it.
8 Check that the drip tray is in place.
9 Don’t plug it in yet.

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water fill
10 Lift the reservoir handle, and use it to lift the reservoir off the rear of the appliance.
11 Fill with water – don’t fill past the MAX mark.
12 Lower the reservoir on to the appliance.
13 Press the reservoir gently down to make sure the water valve is properly fitted, to
prevent leaks.
14 Alternatively, leave the reservoir where it is, and fill it with a jug.
15 Fold the handle, to close the top of the reservoir.
the buttons
16 The buttons are of the press-on/press-off type.
17 To switch on, press and release the button. It will remain in the depressed position.
18 To switch off, press and release it again, and it will pop up.
coffee fill
19 Put the filter into the filter holder, and press it down, to lock it in place.
20 For 1 cup, fill the filter to the 1 mark. For 2 cups, fill it to the 2 mark.
21 Tamp the coffee down with the back of a spoon.
22 It needs to be firmly tamped down, but not compacted.
23 Clear any coffee grounds from the rim, otherwise it won’t seat properly in the
brewing head.
loading
24 Align the filter holder handle with the left arrow d on the front of the appliance.
The lugs on top of the filter holder should engage in the lugs round the brewing
head.
25 Turn the handle to the right arrow d on the front of the appliance, to lock the filter
holder in place. The marks may not match exactly – turn the handle as far right as
it’ll go comfortably, without straining.
26 Put one or two cups on the drip tray cover, under the filter holder. For one cup, put it
under both nozzles, for two cups, put one cup under each nozzle.
making espresso
27 Put the plug into the power socket.
28 Press and release the 3 button, to turn the appliance on.
29 The light next to the button will come on. The boiler will start to heat up.
30 When the [ light comes on, it’s ready to make espresso.
31 Press and release the [ button, to start the pump.
32 You’ll hear the pump operating, and coffee will come out of the nozzles. The light
next to the button will come on.
33 Watch the level in the cup(s).
34 When the coffee turns from dark brown to light brown, press and release the [
button to stop the pump. The light next to the button will go out.
35 If you’re making cappuccino, go to “cappuccino” opposite.

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more?
36 Put a hand on the side of the appliance to steady it.
37 Grip the filter holder handle with the other hand, and turn the handle to your left,
till it reaches the arrow d on the left, then lower it from the brewing head.
38 Tip the coffee grounds out of the filter.
39 Let the filter and filter holder cool, then prise the filter out of the filter holder.
40 Clean the filter and filter holder with fresh, clean water.
41 Replace the filter in the filter holder and press it down to lock it in place.
42 Check the water level in the reservoir, and top up as necessary.
43 Fill the filter with coffee, and go back to point 21.
finished?
44 Press and release the 3 button, to turn the appliance off.
45 Unplug the appliance, let it cool down, then clean it ( see “care and maintenance”).
cappuccino
46 Cappuccino is espresso with a frothy milk top.
47 You’ll need a mug or small jug containing cold milk, and a cup to collect drips.
48 To allow room for the froth, don’t fill the mug more than two thirds full.
49 Ideally, the mug should be tall and narrow, as the milk must be deep enough to
cover the end of the frother without it hitting the bottom of the mug.
50 We’ve found that semi-skimmed milk gives better results than whole milk. You’ll
need to experiment to find which type works best for you in your area.
51 Don’t try to make too much froth at one time. Too much steam will flatten the milk,
leaving you with nothing but hot, watery milk.
frothing
52 For best results, do the frothing straight after you have made your coffee, while the
appliance is still hot.
53 Swing the frother round so it’s clear of the drip tray.
54 Bring the mug containing the milk up to the frother and hold it so that the end of
the frother is just under the surface of the milk.
caution to avoid the risk of scalding, keep fingers, etc. clear of the steam
55 Press and release the S button.
56 Wait till the S light comes on.
57 Gradually turn the steam control anti-clockwise.
58 Move the jug up and down slightly, keeping the end of the frother just below the
surface of the milk.
59 Don’t lift the end of the frother out of the milk, or it’ll spatter.
60 Carry on till you have as much froth as you need.
61 Turn the steam control fully clockwise to close it.
62 Press and release the S button again, to stop steam production.
63 Swing the frother back over the drip tray, as it will drip.
64 To make cappuccino, spoon the froth on top of the cup(s) of espresso.

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clean the frother
65 You must clean the frother, steam pipe, and nozzle immediately after use, to prevent
milk deposits going hard, and blocking the steam pipe and nozzle. It’s also
unhygienic.
66 Hold a cup under the frother, so that the end of the frother is well inside the cup.
67 Press and release the S button.
68 Wait till the S light comes on.
69 Gradually turn the steam control anti-clockwise.
70 Let a little steam through, to remove any milk from inside the frother.
71 Turn the steam control fully clockwise to close it.
72 Press and release the S button again, to stop steam production.
warming milk
73 To warm milk for your coffee, follow the procedure for making froth, but immerse
the frother in the milk, so the steam bubbles through the milk, warming it up. Watch
the milk carefully. If you use too much steam, you’ll get watery milk.
hot water
74 If you want to use the appliance to generate hot water for tea, or any other drink,
follow the procedure for making coffee, but take the filter, adaptor and seal out of
the filter holder, so that pure hot water drips from the nozzles.
care and maintenance
1 Unplug the appliance and let it cool down before cleaning or storing away.
2 Put a hand on the side of the appliance to steady it.
3 Grip the filter holder handle with the other hand, and turn the handle to your left,
till it reaches the arrow d on the left, then lower it from the brewing head.
4 Tip the coffee grounds out of the filter.
5 Let the filter and filter holder cool, then prise the filter out of the filter holder.
6 To remove the drip tray, lift it up.
7 Clean the outside surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth.
8 Wash the removable parts in warm soapy water, rinse well, and dry.
9 Screw the frother on to the end of the steam tube.
10 Replace the filter in the filter holder and press it down to lock it in place.
11 Replace the drip tray in the bottom of the appliance.
cleaning the frother
12 Unscrew the tip of the frother from the end of the steam tube.
13 Slide the body of the frother off the steam tube.
14 If deposits have formed on the end of the steam tube or frother, remove with a pin,
or a straightened paper clip.
15 Wash the frother parts in warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly to remove all trace of
soap, and dry.
16 Push the body of the frother over the steam tube.
17 Push the tip of the frother over the end of the steam tube and screw it gently home
(about 9 turns).
18 Take care not to overtighten it.
19 Move the body of the frother down over the upper half of the frother tip.

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20 Don’t wash any part of the appliance in a dishwasher.
21 The extreme environment inside the dishwasher can affect the surface finishes.
22 Don’t put the appliance in water or any other liquid.
23 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
descaling
24 Scale build-up will cause the element to overheat, reducing its working life. It will
also lengthen the brewing time.
25 Descale regularly. If you notice the brewing time getting longer, shorten the time
between descalings. In areas of very hard water it may be necessary to descale as
often as once a month, or to use filtered water instead of ordinary tap water.
26 Use a proprietary brand of descaler suitable for use in plastic-bodied products.
Follow the instructions on the package of descaler. When descaling has finished,
empty the carafe and operate the appliance twice more with fresh water, but
without coffee. Discard the water to ensure that no chemical residues are left in the
coffee maker.
, Products returned under guarantee with faults due to scale will be subject to a
repair charge.

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connection
The product must be earthed. It has a 13A BS1362 fuse in a 13A BS1363
plug. To replace the plug, fit the green/yellow wire to E or E, the blue
wire to N, and the brown wire to L. Fit the cord grip.
If in doubt, call an electrician.
Don’t use a non-rewireable/moulded plug unless the fuse cover is in
place. If you remove the plug, dispose of it.
spare parts
Note the Model No (on the rating label) and the parts you need, ring 0845 658 9700 or
email [e-mail] for prices, then purchase using VISA or MASTERCARD.
service
The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it’s not working, read the instructions, check the
plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it’s still not working, consult your retailer. 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). Send it to Customer Returns (address below right). They’ll give
you an estimate for inspection/repair.
Customer Service Customer Returns
(correspondence only) Salton Europe Ltd
Salton Europe Ltd Heath Mill Road
Failsworth Wombourne
Manchester Wolverhampton
M35 0HS WV5 8AQ
Customer Service ([e-mail])
telephone [phone] (local rate number)
guarantee
Defects affecting product functionality appearing within one year of purchase will be
corrected by replacement or repair provided the product is used and maintained in
accordance with the instructions. Your statutory rights are not affected.
Documentation, packaging, and product specifications may change without notice.