Russell Hobbs 18118 User manual

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Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the
coffee maker on. Remove all packaging before use.
AIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 The coffee maker must only be used by or under the supervision
of a responsible adult. Use and store it out of reach of children.
2 Don’t put the coffee maker in liquid, don’t use it in a
bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
3 Don’t touch hot surfaces (e.g. carafe, hotplate).
4 Keep the coffee maker and cable away from the edges of
worktops and out of reach of children.
5 Sit the coffee maker on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
6 Unplug the coffee maker when not in use, before moving and
before cleaning.
7 Fill with at least 2 cups of water, but not above the max mark.
8 Put the carafe on the hotplate before switching the coffee maker
on.
9 If you want to stop the coffee maker while it’s brewing, press the
Xbutton.
10 Let the coffee maker cool for about 10 minutes before adding
water or re–using, to avoid spitting.
11 Don’t operate the coffee maker via an external timer or remote
control system.
12 Don’t use accessories or attachments other than those we supply.
13 Don’t use the coffee maker for any purpose other than those
described in these instructions.
14 Don’t use the coffee maker if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
15 If the cable is damaged, return the coffee maker, to avoid hazard.
household use only
UBEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
•Fill the reservoir to the max mark, and run the coffee maker
without coffee.
•Let it cool, discard the water, then use it normally.

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CFILLING
1 Remove the carafe from the hotplate.
2 Use the grip to open the lid, and expose the reservoir.
3 Fill with at least 2 cups of water, but not above the max mark.
4 Put filter-ground coffee into the filter. The amount will vary with
the type of coffee and individual taste, but we suggest two
rounded teaspoons per cup of water.
5 Close the lid.
6 Replace the carafe on the hotplate.
CSWITCH ON
7 Put the plug into the power socket
a) everything will light up, beep, and go out
b) the display will flash for a few seconds
c) it’ll beep, stop flashing, and settle at 12:00 AM
YBREW STRENGTH
8 If you’re brewing less than 5 cups of coffee, press the Ybutton.
It slows the brewing process, so your coffee will have the same
strength as coffee from a full carafe.
9 The Ylight will glow and a “smiley” mug will show in the
display.
10 Pressing the Ybutton again will deactivate the feature, the Y
light will go out, and the “smiley” mug will disappear.
CCOFFEE NOW
11 Press the Xbutton. The Xlight will glow.
12 Shortly afterwards, coffee will start to drip into the carafe.
CKEEP WARM
13 When it has finished brewing, it’ll go into keep warm mode.
14 The Xlight will flash, and the hotplate will keep the carafe
warm for about 2 hours, then it’ll shut off.
15 The display will change to 0:00, then count up, to show how long
the coffee has been sitting.
16 Chemical changes in the coffee liquor start to affect the flavour
after about an hour.

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CA QUICK CUP
17 You can remove the carafe at any time.
18 To prevent the filter holder overflowing, replace the carafe on the
stand within about 20 seconds.
19 When you replace the carafe on the stand, the non-drip valve
opens, to let any remaining coffee through.
CFINISHED?
20 When the coffee runs out, or if you decide you don’t want any
more, press the Xbutton – the Xlight will go out.
21 Unplug, and let the coffee maker and carafe cool down fully
before cleaning, or for about 10 minutes before refilling.
CCOFFEE LATER
22 Check that the Xlight is off. If it isn’t, press the Xbutton to
turn it off.
23 Set the clock to the correct time:
a) the display will show AM for morning, and PM for afternoon
b) press the h/min button, and keep it pressed till the display
flashes (2 seconds)
c) press and release the h/min button till the correct hour is
shown (hold it down to “fast forward” the display)
d) press and release the Tbutton – the minutes side of the
display will flash
e) press and release the h/min button till the correct minute is
shown
f) leave the controls alone for 5 seconds – the display will settle
at the correct time
,If you overshoot, you can’t step back. Either go right round (24
hours or 60 minutes), or unplug the coffee maker, to reset it.
24 The clock will retain its settings till the coffee maker is unplugged.
25 Set the timer to the time you want to start brewing.
a) the display will show AM for morning, and PM for afternoon
b) press and release the Tbutton, the display will show – : – –
c) press and release the h/min button till the correct hour is
shown (hold it down to “fast forward” the display)

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d) press and release the Tbutton – the minutes side of the
display will flash
e) press and release the h/min button till the correct minute is
shown
f) leave the controls alone for 5 seconds – the display will settle
at the correct time
,If you don’t press the h/min button within 5 seconds, the coffee
maker will revert to “normal”, and show the time. Press and
release the Tbutton, and start again.
26 The clock/timer will retain the settings till the coffee maker is
unplugged.
CACTIVATION
27 You’ve set the clock, you’ve set the timer – now you need to
activate it.
28 Check that there’s water in the reservoir, and coffee in the filter.
29 If you’re making less than 5 cups of coffee, press the Ybutton,
to turn the brew strength feature on.
30 Press and release the Zbutton.
31 The Zlight will glow, and Zwill show on the display.
32 When the set time is reached, the Zlight will go off, the Xlight
will glow, Zwill disappear from the display, and brewing will
start.
33 If you want to cancel the timer before brewing has started, press
the Zbutton.
34 If you want to stop the coffee maker while it’s brewing, press the
Xbutton.
35 After it has brewed, the coffee maker will go into keep warm
mode till either:
a) you turn it off by pressing the Xbutton
b) it turns itself off after about 2 hours
CCARE AND MAINTENANCE
1 Unplug the coffee maker and let it cool.
2 Use the grip to open the lid.
3 Tip the contents of the filter into the bin.

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4 You may clean the carafe, filter, and filter holder in warm soapy
water – rinse thoroughly afterwards, to remove all traces of soap.
5 Press the lever at the rear of the carafe lid, above the handle, to
open the carafe lid.
6 Clean outside surfaces of the coffee maker with a damp cloth.
7 Align the tab at the back of the filter holder with the slot at the
back of the coffee maker, and lower the filter holder back into the
coffee maker.
8 Close the lid.
9 Don’t put any part of the coffee maker in a dishwasher.
CDESCALING
12 Scale build-up will cause the element to overheat, reducing its
working life. It’ll also lengthen the brewing time.
13 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.
14 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 coffee maker twice with fresh water, without coffee.
,Products returned under guarantee with faults due to scale will
be subject to a repair charge.
DUK WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
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 Eor 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 plug unless the fuse cover
is in place. If you remove the plug, dispose of it.

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HENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic goods, appliances
marked with this symbol mustn’t be disposed of with
unsorted municipal waste, but recovered, reused, or recycled.
SSERVICE
If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No. to hand, as
we won’t be able to help you without it. It’s on the rating plate
(usually underneath the product).
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 – ring Customer Service – they may
be able to offer technical advice.
If they advise you to return the product to us, pack it carefully,
include a note with 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 Service
Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd
Fir Street, Failsworth, Manchester M35 0HS
email: [e-mail]
telephone: [phone] (local rate number)
EGUARANTEE
Defects affecting product functionality appearing within two years
of first retail 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.
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