Russell Hobbs Illumina User manual

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY
20180-56
RUSSELL HOBBS
ILLUMINA 12 CUP FILTER COFFEE MACHINE

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Congratulations on purchasing our Russell Hobbs Illumina 12 Cup Filter Coffee Machine. Each
unit is manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using this appliance for the first time,
please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
FEATURES OF THE RUSSELL HOBBS ILLUMINA FILTER COFFEE MACHINE
The Illumina range features an innovative colour control light strip which changes colour to indicate
different speeds, timings and temperatures and takes the guesswork out of selecting the right
setting for your appliance.
High gloss housing with brushed stainless steel panel
and embossed Russell Hobbs logo
Unique colour changing light strip:
oCoffee brewing (Blue)
o0-15 minutes (Green= best flavour)
o15-30 minutes (Purple= good flavour)
o30+ minutes (Red= flavour alert)
Advanced shower head technology*¹
Up to 65%*² faster to optimum temperature
1 hour 'keep warm' and 'auto off' features
1.25 litre glass carafe / 12 cup
Removable water tank
Removable, washable filter holder
1000W
For domestic use only
1 Year warranty
*¹sprays water through the ground coffee, more evenly and quickly. This improved water distribution results in more of
the coffee being dissolved and better extraction of flavour. *² vs Russell Hobbs 14741-56 Allure Coffee Maker.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including
the following:
1. Please read the instructions carefully before using any appliance.
2. Always ensure that the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the mains voltage in your
home.
3. Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the appliance and cause injury to the
user.
4. This appliance is intended for household use only. Commercial use invalids the warranty
and the supplier cannot be held responsible for injury or damage caused when using the
appliance for any other purpose than that intended.
5. Avoid any contact with moving parts.
6. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
7. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
8. Check the power cord and plug regularly for any damage. If the cord or the plug is
damaged, the manufacturer or a qualified person must replace it in order to avoid an
electrical hazard.
9. Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged in any way. In case of damage,
take the unit in for examination and/or repair by an authorised service agent
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse or expose the unit, plug or the power
cord to water or any other liquid. Do not use it with wet hands.
11. Never immerse the unit in water or any other liquid for cleaning purposes.
12. Remove the plug from the socket by gripping the plug. Do not pull on the cord to disconnect
the appliance from the mains. Always the unit to cool and unplug it when not in use, before
cleaning or when adding or removing parts.
13. Insert and use only original parts.
14. The use of accessory attachments or coffee capsules that are not recommended or
supplied by the manufacturer may result in injuries, fire or electric shock.
15. A short cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
16. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. Ensure that the cord is not in a
position where it can be pulled on inadvertently, squashed between surfaces or scrapped
across sharp surfaces.

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17. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces and do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.
18. Keep the appliance and cord away from direct radiant heat from the sun, from damp, from
sharp edges and other dangers.
19. Do not use the appliance on a gas or electric cooking top or over or near an open flame.
20. Use the appliance on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption of airflow
underneath the appliance.
21. Use of an extension cord with this appliance is not recommended. However, if it is
necessary to use an extension lead, ensure that the lead is suited to the power
consumption of the appliance to avoid overheating of the extension cord, the appliance or
plug point. Do not place the extension cord in a position where it can be pulled on by
children or animals or tripped over.
22. This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use. Do not use this appliance for anything other
than its intended use.
23. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
oStaff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
oFarm houses;
oBy clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
oBed and breakfast type environments.
24. Do not operate this appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote control
system.
25. Never operate the appliance without water in the water reservoir. Always make sure that
there is water in the reservoir, not less than at the minimum water level mark.
26. Always be sure to place the water reservoir tightly back in the unit with its lid closed and fill
with water at or above the minimum level marking before turning the appliance ON.
27. Caution should be taken when moving any appliance containing or in contact with hot
liquids.
28. To make sure that the machine is switched OFF, unplug the appliance from the socket/
power point.
29. Do not cover the appliance at any time.
30. Keep children away from the appliance during operation.
31. Danger of scalding! Never move the appliance during operation!
32. Danger of scalding! Never touch very hot parts of the appliance (e.g. brew unit during
operations). Do not touch the steam or water jets. Do not move the operating lever when
the machine is building/ generating pressure.
33. Always unplug the appliance before:
orelocating the machine
ocleaning or maintenance
olong periods of disuse

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34. Do not remove the water reservoir until the unit is turned OFF.
35. DO NOT carry any appliance by the power cord.
36. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use. Always unplug the unit when not in use
or before cleaning.
37. It is absolutely necessary to keep this appliance clean at all times as it comes into direct
contact with food.
38. Do not touch any hot surfaces, use handles or knobs.
39. Ensure that the switch is in the “0” / “OFF” position after each use.
40. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse the cord or
plug, in water or other liquid.
41. CAUTION: To prevent plasticizers from migrating to the finish of the countertop or table top
or other furniture, please place NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the
appliance and the finish of the counter top or table top. Failure to do so may cause the
finish to darken or permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
42. The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any damage or injury caused by
improper or incorrect use, or for repairs carried out by unauthorised personnel.
43. In case of technical problems, switch off the machine and do not attempt to repair it yourself.
Return the appliance to an authorised service facility for examination, adjustment or repair.
Always insist on the use of original spare parts. Failure to comply with the above mentioned
pre-cautions and instructions, could affect the safe operation of this machine.
CAUTION: PRESSURE
In order to avoid possible burns to body parts and/or other injury from hot steam and water or
damage to the unit, never remove the water reservoir or filter holder while your coffee maker is
brewing. If you need to add more water to the water, please make sure that the unit is switched
OFF correctly.

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PARTS DIAGRAM
filter

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BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Before using your appliance for the first time, remove the coffee maker from the box and take
off any protective wrappings. REMEMBER: DO NOT LEAVE PROTECTIVE PACKAGING
LYING AROUND, AS IT COULD BE DANGEROUS AROUND INFANTS AND CHILDREN.
Tip: keep the packaging for transporting the appliance (e.g. for relocating, servicing, storage,
etc.)
2. After unpacking, please check that the following items are included:
owater reservoir
ocoffee machine
oinstruction manual with warranty information
3. Please check that your home power supply voltage is the same as marked on the appliance
rating label.
4. Place the appliance on a dry, level surface.
5. Please refer to the “PARTS DIAGRAM” section to familiarize yourself with the coffee maker
and identify all the parts.
6. Please make sure the unit is switched OFF/ “0” by pressing the power button located on the
side of the unit. Make sure that it is unplugged from the electrical outlet.
7. Thoroughly rinse the water tank with fresh water before using for the first time. Clean the
capsule coffee machine by using a damp cloth only. NOTE: In order for your appliance to
work properly time after time, we recommend that it must be cleaned regularly.
Special Note: after unpacking, you may find that a little water has remained in the appliance. In
order to ensure that this appliance works perfectly, it was quality tested with water before leaving
our factory.
Caution: improper handling of electrical equipment is dangerous and can be lethal. Please pay
attention to the safety precautions in this manual, in particular the following:
Danger of scalding: beware of hot water, hot parts as well as steam.
Do not operate the appliance with an empty water reservoir or if the water in the reservoir is
less than the MINIMUM level requirement.
Do not open the filter lid whilst the machine is brewing.

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Always remove the power cord from the socket and ensure that the appliance is OFF
before cleaning.
Only use the appliance in a room that is dry and clean.
FILLING THE WATER RESEVOIR
1. Remove the carafe from the hotplate.
2. Lift the lid off the reservoir.
3. Fill with at least 2 cups of water, but not above the max mark.
4. Replace the reservoir lid.
5. The arrow on the lid must point towards the appliance.
6. Alternatively, you may lift the reservoir off the appliance, fill it in the kitchen, and carry it
back to the appliance. If you do this, make sure that the reservoir is in place, and catches
the top of the reservoir and is hooked over the tabs in the body of the appliance, before you
proceed.
FILLING THE FILTER HOLDER
1. Press the lid lock to open the filter lid.
2. Put 6g (1 rounded teaspoon) of filter-ground coffee in the filter for each cup of water.
3. Close the lid, and press down to lock it.
4. Replace the carafe on the hotplate
SWITCHING ON
•Put the plug into the power socket. The appliance will beep.
•The power light will glow as long as the appliance is connected to the electricity
supply. Press and release the power button.
•Shortly afterwards, coffee will start to drip into the carafe.
•When it’s done, the hotplate will keep the carafe warm.
•The status light will change colour to show how fresh the coffee is.
blue (flashing) brewing
green 0-15 minutes since brewing
purple 15-30 minutes since brewing
red 30-40 minutes since brewing
•After 40 minutes, the hotplate will switch off.

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Note that: After about half an hour, chemical changes in the brewed coffee will affect the flavour of
the coffee.
FINISHED
Unplug, and let the appliance and carafe cool down fully before cleaning, or for about 10 minutes
before refilling.
A QUICK CUP
You can remove the carafe at any time. To prevent the filter holder from overflowing,
replace the carafe on the hotplate within about 20 seconds.
Note: The coffee grounds will retain water, so the amount of liquid in the carafe will be
slightly less than the amount of water in the reservoir.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance and let it cool.
Press the filter lid lock to open the lid.
Tip the contents of the filter holder into the bin to discard used coffee ground.
Press the lever at the rear of the carafe lid, above the handle, to open the carafe lid.
Hand wash the carafe and filter holder.
You may wash these parts in the top rack of a dishwasher.
Wipe all surfaces with a clean damp cloth.
Turn the filter holder to bring the slot in its rim towards the lid, then lower the filter holder
back into the coffee maker.
Close the lid, and press down to lock it.

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DESCALING
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To prevent a build-up of deposits due to water conditions in certain areas, do ensure that
the reservoir is completely cleaned after each use. It may be necessary to periodically
descale your machine.
We recommend that you descale your machine monthly, although this period will depend
on the hardness of water and frequency of use of the machine.
To do this, pour a measure of half water/half vinegar into the water reservoir and operate
the coffee maker as if you were making coffee. Alternatively, dissolve 2 dessert spoons of
tartaric acid in half a litre of lukewarm water.
Repeat the process a further three times but using CLEAN COLD WATER ONLY to
thoroughly rinse out the appliance.
Alternatively, a well-known brand of descalent suitable for coffee makers or plastic kettles
can be used. In this case, follow the instructions given by the manufacturer
STORING THE APPLIANCE
Ensure that the unit is switched to the OFF position. Unplug the coffee machine from the
power outlet.
Clean all the parts as instructed above. Ensure that all parts are dry before storing.
Store the appliance in a clean, dry place.
Never store the appliance while it is still wet or dirty.
Never wrap the power cord around the appliance.