Russell Hobbs 20630 User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been supervised/instructed and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and
supervised. Use and store the appliance out of reach of
children under 8 years.
Use the iron, or set it on its heel, on a stable, level,
heat-resistant surface.
Don’t leave the iron unattended while plugged in, or
while it’s standing on the ironing board.
Unplug the iron before filling, cleaning, and after use.
Don’t operate the appliance if it’s dropped or damaged,
or if it malfunctions or leaks.
If the cable is damaged, return the iron, to avoid hazard.
¬The surfaces of the appliance will get hot.
bDo not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels
containing water.
• Don’t iron clothing while it’s being worn – you’ll injure the wearer.

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• Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these
instructions.
• Don’t scratch the soleplate – avoid buttons, zips, etc.
• Don’t wrap the cable round the appliance
• The appliance has a protective thermal fuse, which will blow if it overheats. If
this happens the appliance will stop working and must be returned for repair.
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
PARTS
1. Light
2. Temperature control
3. Water inlet
4. Cover
5. Spray nozzle
6. Soleplate
7. Steam control
8. Heel
9. Index mark
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Remove labels, stickers and packing from the iron and soleplate.
• Don’t worry if the iron smokes a bit at first because it will soon stop.
• 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.
TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDE
L abel marking Dot setting
jcool – nylon, acrylics, polyester •
kwarm – wool, polyester mixtures ••
lhot – cotton, linen •••/max
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If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions on
the label.
FILLING
You may use the iron with tap-water, but if you live in a hard water area, you should
use distilled water (not chemically descaled or softened water).
If you buy distilled water, check that it’s suitable for use in irons.
1. Set the temperature control to •set the steam control to S .
2. Unplug the iron.
3. Hold the iron with the front raised.
4. Raise the side of the water inlet cover to open it.
5. Pour slowly, to let the air in the reservoir escape, otherwise you’ll cause an air
lock and the water will overflow.
6. Don’t fill past max, or water will escape in use.
7. Wipe up any spillage.
SWITCH ON
1. Set the temperature control to •set the steam control to S .
2. Stand the iron on its heel.
3. Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).
4. Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to the index
mark. The light will come on.
5. When the iron reaches the temperature you set, the light will go off. It’ll then
cycle on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain the temperature.
STEAM IRONING
1. Steam is available when the temperature control is at Sor above.
2. Set the steam control to the setting you want, S = no steam, #= high steam.
3. Wait till the light goes off, then start ironing.
SPRAY
Water spotting can affect some fabrics. Test this out on a hidden part of the fabric.
1. Lift the iron off the fabric.
2. Aim the spray nozzle at the fabric.
3. Press the *button – you may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water
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SHOT OF STEAM
1. Steam is available when the temperature control is at S or above.
2. Lift the iron off the fabric.
3. Press the ~button.
4. Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.
DRY IRONING
1. Set the steam control to S .
2. Wait until the light goes off then start ironing.
VERTICAL STEAMING
Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics.
• Check that there’s adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture
may build up, causing mildew.
• Check that there’s nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the
steam.
• Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty.
• Check that there’s water in the reservoir.
1. Set the temperature control to max set the steam control to #.
2. Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric.
3. Press the ~button (you’re using the “shot of steam” function vertically).
4. Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.
AUTO SHUT-OFF
If the iron is motionless, it will switch off after about 30 seconds lying down, or about
8 minutes if it’s upright.
The iron will beep and the light will flash continuously until you move the iron.
To switch on again, lift it up, tilt it forward, then sit it upright to return to operating
temperature. No settings are lost during auto shut-off.
AFTER USE
1. Set the temperature control to •set the steam control to S .
2. Unplug the iron.
3. Raise the side of the water inlet cover to open it.
4. Hold the iron over a sink, turn it upside down, and drain the water from the
reservoir.
5. Sit the iron on its heel, and leave it to cool down completely.
6. When cold, wipe off any moisture, and close the water inlet cover.

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7. Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth.
8. Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar – take care not to scratch
it.
9. Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate.
SELF CLEAN
To avoid scale build up, use the self clean function at least monthly in normal water
areas, more often in hard water areas.
You’ll need a basin or a large bowl to catch the water coming out of the soleplate.
1. Fill the reservoir to the max mark.
1. Set the temperature control to •set the steam control to S .
2. Sit the iron on its heel.
3. Put the plug into the power socket, and wait till the light goes out.
4. Hold the iron over the basin or bowl, with the soleplate down.
5. Press the C, and hold it down.
6. Gently move the iron to and fro, over the basin or bowl.
7. Water and steam will wash scale and dust through the soleplate, and into the
sink.
8. When the reservoir is empty, release the Cbutton.
9. Unplug the iron, and sit it on its heel to cool.
10. Follow the steps under AFTER USE.
ANTI-SCALE
The anti-scale agent incorporated in the iron helps prevent the build-up of scale.
Don’t use a descaling solution, or you’ll destroy the anti-scale agent.

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