Russell Hobbs 21530 User manual

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Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the iron on.
Remove all packaging before use.
AIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 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.
2 Use the iron, or set it on its heel, on a stable, level, heat-resistant
surface, preferably an ironing board.
3 Don’t leave the iron unattended while plugged in, or while it’s
standing on the ironing board.
4 Unplug the iron before filling, before cleaning, and after use.
5 Don’t operate the appliance if it’s dropped or damaged, or if it
malfunctions or leaks.
6 If the cable is damaged, return the iron, to avoid hazard.
¬The surfaces of the appliance will get hot.

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HDon’t put the appliance in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
7 Don’t iron clothing while it’s being worn – you’ll injure the wearer.
8 Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these
instructions.
9 Don’t scratch the soleplate – avoid buttons, zips, etc.
10 Don’t wrap the cable round the appliance.
11 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
UBEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
•Remove labels, stickers and packaging from the iron and soleplate.
•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.
•Press the ~and *buttons 3 or 4 times, to check them.
C 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.
•It’ll beep, and the power light will blink continuously till 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.
CPREPARATION
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.
bTEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDE
label marking temperature dot setting
jcool – nylon, acrylics, polyester •
kwarm – wool, polyester mixtures ••
lhot – cotton, linen •••/max
ido not iron
,If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions
on the label.
XFILLING
3 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).
4 If you buy distilled water, check that it’s marketed as suitable for use in irons.
5 Unplug the iron.
6 Set the temperature control to •, set the steam control to S.
7 Lift the top of the water inlet cover to open it.
8 Tilt the iron till the soleplate is at an angle of about 45°.
9 Pour slowly, to let the air in the reservoir escape, otherwise you’ll cause an air lock
and the water will overflow.
10 Don’t fill past max, or water will escape in use.

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11 Wipe up any spillage.
CSWITCH ON
12 Set the temperature control to •, set the steam control to S.
13 Sit the iron on its heel.
14 Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).
15 The power light will glow as long as the appliance is connected to the electricity
supply.
16 Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to the 9mark.
17 The thermostat light will glow.
18 When the iron reaches the set temperature, the thermostat light will go off.
19 It will then cycle on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain the temperature.
SSTEAM IRONING
20 When steam ironing, you must set the temperature control at Sor higher.
21 If you don’t, you’ll get water on your clothes, not steam.
22 Set the steam control to the setting you want, S= no steam, #= high steam.
23 Wait till the thermostat light goes out, then start ironing.
*SPRAY
,Water spotting affects some fabrics. Test this out on a hidden part of the fabric.
24 This works with dry or steam ironing, as long as there’s water in the reservoir.
25 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.
26 Lift the iron off the fabric.
27 Aim the spray nozzles at the fabric.
28 Press the *button – you may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through
the system.
SSHOT OF STEAM
29 This works with dry or steam ironing, as long as there’s water in the reservoir, and
the temperature is above S.
30 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.
31 Check that the temperature control is at Sor higher.
32 Lift the iron off the fabric.
33 Press the ~button – you may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through
the system.
34 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.
nDRY IRONING
35 If you’re going to be dry ironing for 20 minutes or more, empty the reservoir first, to
avoid spontaneous bursts of steam.
36 Set the steam control to S.
37 Wait till the thermostat light goes out, then start ironing.
mVERTICAL STEAMING
38 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics.
39 Check that there’s adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may
build up, causing mildew.
40 Check that there’s nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam.
41 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty.

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42 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.
43 Set the temperature control to max, set the steam control to S.
44 Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric.
45 Press the ~button (you’re using the “shot of steam” function vertically).
46 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system.
47 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.
CAFTER USE
48 Set the temperature control to •, set the steam control to S.
49 Unplug the iron.
50 Open the cover.
51 Hold the iron over a sink, turn it upside down, and drain the water from the reservoir.
52 Sit the iron on its heel.
53 Leave it to cool down completely.
54 When it’s cold, wipe off any moisture, and close the water inlet cover.
55 Clean the outside surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth.
56 Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar.
57 Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate.
CSELF CLEAN
58 To prevent scale building up, use the self clean function at least monthly in normal
water areas, more often in hard water areas.
, Products returned under guarantee with faults due to scale will be subject to a
repair charge.
59 You’ll need a basin or a large bowl to catch the water coming out of the soleplate.
60 Fill the reservoir to the max mark.
61 Set the temperature control to max. Set the steam control to S.
62 Sit the iron on its heel.
63 Put the plug into the power socket.
64 Wait till the thermostat light goes out.
65 Hold the iron over the basin or bowl, with the soleplate down.
66 Move the steam control to C, and hold it there.
67 Gently move the iron to and fro.
68 Water and steam will wash scale and dust through the soleplate.
69 Carry on till the reservoir is empty.
70 Set the steam control to S.
, Jump to point 48.
e ANTI-SCALE
70 The anti-scale agent incorporated in the iron helps prevent the build-up of scale.
71 Don’t use a descaling solution, or you’ll destroy the anti-scale agent.

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WENVIRONMENTAL 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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