Russell Hobbs 14773 User manual

instructions

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Read the instructions and keep them safe. If you pass the iron on, pass on the
instructions too. Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the iron works.
important safeguards
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 This iron 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 iron in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or
outdoors.
3 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught.
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.
6 Take care when emptying the iron – it may contain hot water.
7 Don’t use the iron in the vicinity of children.
8 Use the iron on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, preferably an ironing board.
9 Don’t leave the iron unattended while plugged in, or while it’s standing on the
ironing board. It could be knocked over by you, by a child, or by a pet.
10 Unplug the iron before filling, before cleaning, and after use.
11 Don’t fill the iron directly from the tap, use the jug.
12 Don’t fill past max, or water may escape in use.
13 Sit the iron upright when you’re not ironing, and when you store it away.
14 Leave the iron upright to cool before cleaning.
15 Unplug the iron when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let it cool
down fully before cleaning and storing away.
16 Don’t fit any attachment or accessory other than those we supply.
17 Keep the iron and the cable away from hotplates, hobs or burners.
18 Don’t use the iron for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.
19 Take care not to scratch the soleplate – avoid buttons, zips, etc.
20 The iron has a protective thermal fuse, which will blow if it overheats. If this happens,
the iron will stop working, and must be returned for repair.
21 Don’t use the iron if it’s dropped or damaged, or if it malfunctions or leaks.
22 If the cable is damaged, return the iron, to avoid hazard.
household use only
before using for the first time
•Don’t worry if the iron smokes a bit at first, it’ll stop as the element cures.
•Iron an old piece of cotton fabric, to clean the soleplate.
preparation
1 Check for textile care symbols (ijkl).
2 Iron fabrics needing low temperatures jfirst, then those that need medium
temperatures k, and finish with those needing high temperatures l(or MAX).
switch on
3 Sit the iron on its heel.
4 Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).
5 The iron beeps every time you press a button, to acknowledge the command.

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6 Press and release the left button (+), to turn the display on – the reservoir will glow.
7 The display will show ACRYL at the bottom, and a single dot •in the dot settings.
8 Complicated? – not really, it’s just telling you what’s going on:
ACRYL this is the type of fabric (acrylic) associated with this temperature, the others
are (in ascending temperature order) NYLON, SILK, POLY (polyester), BLEND
(polyester/cotton), WOOL, COTTO (cotton), JEANS, and LINEN.
flash? The fabric type will flash till the iron reaches the correct temperature, then
it’ll glow steadily.
•this is the traditional temperature dot setting, the range is •, ••, •••
MAX this is a bit higher than the traditional ••• setting, for “difficult” fabrics
this flashes to show that you’re steaming
Nwhen this flashes, it means the iron hasn’t moved for a bit (30 seconds with
the soleplate down or on its side, 8 minutes upright) so it’s turned itself off
water saving – this stops the steam if the iron is motionless for 5 seconds, to
avoid soaking the fabric, and save water.
self clean – this symbol will flash after about 5 hours worth of steaming, to
let you know that you should use the self cleaning function to remove scale
build-up from the iron
off to turn the iron off, press and hold the left button – let it go when the
display disappears

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set the temperature
9 Press and release the left button to increase the temperature.
10 The range is ACRYL (low), NYLON, SILK, POLY, BLEND, WOOL, COTTO, JEANS, LINEN
(high).
11 Each press moves the display to the next fabric type.
12 Press and release the right button to reduce the temperature.
temperature setting guide
label marking temperature dot setting display
jcool – nylon, acrylics, polyester •
kwarm – wool, polyester mixtures ••
lhot – cotton, jeans, linen •••/MAX
ido not iron
,If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions
on the label.
reducing temperature
13 Reducing the temperature takes a bit longer, as the element has to lose the heat it
has built up, so be patient. It’s best to organise your ironing so that you don’t need
to reduce the temperature (“preparation” page 2, point 2).
filling (#3)
14 The iron may be used with tap-water, but if you live in a hard water area, you should
use distilled water (not chemically descaled water).

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15 If you buy distilled water, check that it’s marketed as suitable for irons.
16 Unplug the iron.
17 Open the water inlet cover
18 Lift the iron till the water inlet cover is about vertical.
19 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.
20 Don’t fill past max, or water will escape in use.
21 Wipe up any spillage.
steam ironing
22 Steam is only available from the COTTO (cotton) setting upwards. At lower
temperatures, you’ll only get water, so don’t use the steam function below COTTO.
23 Press the top button to turn the steam on.
24 The ssymbol will flash to let you know you’re steaming.
25 If it doesn’t flash, check that the temperature is set at COTTO or higher.
26 Press the top button again, to turn on the water saving function . This stops the
steam if the iron is motionless for 5 seconds, to avoid soaking the fabric.
27 To stop the steam, press the top button again, and the ssymbol will
disappear.
spray
,Water spotting affects some fabrics. Test this out on a hidden part of the fabric.
28 This works with dry or steam ironing, as long as there’s water in the reservoir.
29 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.
30 Lift the iron off the fabric.
31 Aim the spray nozzle at the fabric.
32 Press the *button.
33 You may initially have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump
water through the system.
shot of steam
34 This works with dry or steam ironing, as long as there’s water in the reservoir.
35 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.
36 Check that the temperature control is set at COTTO or above, or
you’ll just get water.
37 Lift the iron off the fabric.
38 Press the ~button.
39 You may initially have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water
through the system.
40 Leave 5 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.
dry ironing
41 It’s best to empty the reservoir first, to avoid spontaneous bursts of
steam.
42 Press and hold the left button to turn the iron off, then unplug it.
43 Hold it over a sink or basin.
44 Flip the water inlet cover open.

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caution the water may be hot.
45 Carefully, turn the iron upside down, and empty it into the sink/basin.
46 Wipe any spillage off the iron before use.
vertical steaming
47 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics.
48 Check that there’s adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may
build up, causing mildew.
49 Check that there’s nothing behind the fabric that may be
damaged by the steam.
50 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty.
51 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.
52 Use the left button, to increase the temperature to LINEN (MAX).
53 Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric.
54 Press the ~button (you’re using the “shot of steam” function vertically).
55 You may initially have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system.
56 Leave 5 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.
after use
57 Press and hold the left button, to turn the iron (and the display) off.
58 Unplug the iron.
59 Hold it over a sink or basin.
60 Flip the water inlet cover open.
caution the water may be hot.
61 Carefully, turn the iron upside down, and empty the water into the
sink/basin.
62 Sit the iron on its heel.
63 Leave it to cool down completely.
64 When it’s cold, wipe off any moisture, and wind the cable round the
heel.
65 Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate.
self clean
66 To prevent scale building up, use the self clean function regularly, at least monthly in
normal water areas, more often in hard water areas.
67 The self clean symbol will show on the display after
about 5 hours steaming, to let you know that you should self
clean now.
68 You’ll need a basin or a large bowl to catch the water coming
out of the soleplate.
69 Fill the reservoir half full (not to max).
70 Plug the iron in and switch the display on.
71 Use the left button, to increase the temperature to LINEN (MAX).
72 Sit the iron on its heel, and wait till LINEN stops flashing.
73 Press and hold the left button, to turn the iron (and the display) off.
74 Unplug the iron.
75 Now hold the iron over the basin or bowl, with the soleplate down.

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caution keep clear of the escaping water and steam
76 Press the self clean button, keep it pressed, and gently move the iron to and fro, over
the basin or bowl.
77 Water and steam will wash scale through the soleplate, and into the basin/bowl.
78 When the reservoir is empty, release the self clean button.
79 Unplug the iron, and sit it on its heel to cool.
80 When it’s cold, wipe off any moisture, wipe the soleplate clean, then wind the cable
round the heel.
81 Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate.
cleaning
82 Unplug the iron when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let it cool
down fully before cleaning and storing away.
83 Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth. If necessary, use a little washing-up liquid.
84 Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar.
85 Take care not to scratch the soleplate.
86 Don’t put the iron in water or any other liquid.
87 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
88 Don’t use a descaling solution, you’ll damage the iron.
auto shut-off
89 If the iron is motionless, the element will switch itself off after about 30 seconds with
the soleplate down or on its side, or about 8 minutes if it’s upright.
90 The iron will beep, then a flashing symbol Nwill show in the bottom centre of the
display.
91 To switch on again, lift it up, tilt it forward, then sit it upright to return to its
operating temperature (30-60 seconds, depending on the setting).
92 No settings are lost during auto shut-off.

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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 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.
wheelie bin symbol
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.
service
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:
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).
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 (serv[email protected])
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.
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