Russell Hobbs 18496 heritage User manual

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Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the
appliance on. Remove all packaging before use.
AIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 This appliance must only be used by or under the supervision of
a responsible adult. Use and store the appliance out of reach of
children.
2 Don’t put the appliance in liquid, don’t use it in a
bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
3 Don’t touch hot surfaces (e.g. carafe, hotplate).
4 Sit the appliance on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
5 Keep the appliance and cable away from the edges of worktops
and out of reach of children.
6 Unplug the appliance when not in use.
7 To stop the coffee maker while it’s brewing, press the 2button.
8 Don’t put the carafe in a microwave oven.
9 Don’t try to adjust the metal band round the carafe, you’ll break
the glass.
10 Don’t use accessories or attachments other than those we supply.
11 Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those
described in these instructions.
12 This appliance must not be operated by an external timer or
remote control system.
13 Don’t operate the appliance if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
14 If the cable is damaged, return the appliance, to avoid hazard.
household use only
UBEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
1 Fill the reservoir to :;, and run the appliance without coffee.
2 Let it cool, discard the water, then use it normally.
CFILLING
3 Use the grip to open the lid, and expose the reservoir.
4 Remove the carafe from the hotplate.
5 Fill the reservoir with at least 2 cups of water, but not above :;.

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6 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.
7 Close the lid.
8 Replace the carafe on the hotplate.
CSWITCH ON
9 Put the plug into the power socket (switch it on, if it’s switchable).
CCOFFEE NOW
10 Ignore the clock.
11 If you’re making less than 5 cups of coffee, press the AROMA
button, to turn the brew strength feature on. AROMA will appear
on the display (see “brew strength AROMA”.
12 It slows the brewing process, so your coffee will have the same
strength as coffee from a full carafe.
13 You may hear the switch operating as it does this.
14 Press and release the 2button.
15 The 2light will come on, and “ON” will show on the display.
16 Shortly afterwards, coffee will start to drip into the carafe.
17 When it’s done, the hotplate will keep the carafe warm.
CCOFFEE LATER
18 Check the 2light is off. If it isn’t, press the 2button to turn it off.
19 If you’re making less than 5 cups of coffee, press the AROMA
button, to turn the brew strength feature on. AROMA will appear
on the display (see “brew strength AROMA”.
20 Initially, the display will show AM, and 12:00 will be flashing.
21 Set the clock to the correct time.
22 The display will show AM for morning, and PM for afternoon.
23 Use the hand min buttons to set the correct hour and minute.00.
24 The clock will retain its settings until the coffee maker is
unplugged. It will reset to 12:00 next time you plug it in.
24 Set the timer to the time you want to start brewing.
26 Press and release the PROG button.
27 “PROG” will flash on the display.
28 Use the hand min buttons to set the correct hour and minute.

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, If you don’t press either the hor min buttons within 5 seconds,
the coffee maker will revert to “normal”, and the time will show.
You’ll have to press the PROG button, and start again.
29 Press and release the vbutton.
30 The vlight will come on, and “AUTO” will show on the display.
31 When the set time is reached, the vlight will go off, the 2light
will come on, the display will change from “AUTO” to “ON”, and
brewing will start.
32 To cancel the timer before it starts brewing, press the vbutton.
33 To stop the coffee maker while it’s brewing, press the 2button.
CFINISHED?
34 Press and release the 2button.
35 The 2light will go off.
36 Unplug, and let the appliance cool down fully before cleaning, or
for about 10 minutes before refilling.
CAUTO SHUT-OFF
37 About 2 hours after brewing, the coffee maker will shut down.
The hotplate will go off, the 2light will go off, and “ON” will
disappear from the display.
38 If left for much more than an hour, chemical changes in the
coffee liquor start to affect the flavour. It’s best to pour it away
and make a fresh pot.
CBREW STRENGTH AROMA
39 Use this feature if you’re brewing less than 5 cups of coffee. It
slows the brewing process, so your coffee will have the same
strength as coffee from a full carafe.
40 You may hear the switch operating as it does this.
41 You may press the brew strength button AROMA before or
during the brewing process, to activate or deactivate the brew
strength feature.
42 Press the AROMA button to activate the brew strength feature,
the AROMA icon will show up on the display.
43 Press the AROMA button again to deactivate the feature.

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CA QUICK CUP
44 You can remove the carafe at any time. The non-drip valve will
prevent coffee dripping on to the hotplate.
45 To prevent the filter holder overflowing, replace the carafe on the
hotplate within 20 seconds. This may not sound much, but you’ll
find it’s more than enough to pour a couple of cups of coffee.
46 When you replace the carafe on the hotplate, the non-drip valve
opens, to let any remaining coffee through.
CCARE AND MAINTENANCE
47 Unplug the appliance and let it cool down before cleaning or
storing away.
48 Use the grip to open the lid.
49 Use the handles on the sides of the filter holder to lift it out.
50 Tip the contents of the filter into the bin.
51 Clean the carafe, filter, and filter holder in warm soapy water.
52 Press the lever, above the handle, to open the carafe lid.
53 Clean the outside surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth.
54 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 into the
coffee maker.
55 Drop the filter into the filter holder.
56 Close the lid.
57 Don’t put any part of the appliance in a dishwasher.
CDESCALING
58 Scale build-up will cause the element to overheat, reducing its
working life. It will also lengthen the brewing time.
59 Descale regularly – at least monthly. Use a proprietary brand of
descaler suitable for use in plastic-bodied products. Follow the
instructions on the package of descaler.
, Products returned under guarantee with faults due to scale will
be subject to a repair charge..
instructions – more instructions are available on our website:
http://www.russellhobbs.com/ifu/550980

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DWIRING INSTRUCTIONS UK plugs only
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.
IONLINE
www.russellhobbs.co.uk for more products
551-218