Russell Hobbs 25090 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. Keep the iron and cable out of reach of
children under 8 years.
Sit the base unit on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, preferably a
purpose-built “steam station” type ironing board.
Rest the iron only on the base unit.
Don’t leave the iron unattended while plugged in or standing on the
ironing board. It could be knocked over.
Don’t use the iron if it’s dropped, damaged, malfunctions or leaks.
If the cable is damaged, return the iron, to avoid hazard.
h The surfaces of the appliance will get hot.
B Do 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.
• Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.
• Don’t scratch the soleplate – avoid buttons, zips, etc.
• 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
DIAGRAMS
1. Steam control
2. Swivel cord
3. Light
4. Heel
5. Soleplate
6. Spray nozzle
7. Cover
8. Water inlet
BEFORE FIRST USE
• Remove any labels, stickers or packaging from the iron and soleplate.
• Before using the iron for the rst time, or if it’s not been used for a long time, iron a scrap piece of
cotton (an old towel is ideal) to remove any accumulated residues.
• Don’t worry if the iron smokes a bit at rst, it will soon stop as the manufacturing residues evaporate.

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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. Unplug the iron.
2. Hold the iron with the front raised.
3. Open the water inlet cover.
4. Pour slowly, to let the air in the reservoir escape, otherwise you’ll cause an air lock and the water will
overow.
5. Don’t ll past the max marking or water will escape in use.
6. Wipe up any spillage.
USING
The temperature of your iron is safe to use on all ironable fabrics and garments.
Dry Ironing
If you’re going to be dry ironing for 20 minutes or more, empty the reservoir rst to avoid spontaneous
bursts of steam.
1. Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).
2. Set the steam control to S.
3. The light will slowly pulse on and o as your iron heats up. When your iron is ready to use, the light
will stay on.
Steam Ironing
1. Set the steam control to the setting you want, S= no steam, S= high steam.
2. The light will slowly pulse on and o as your iron heats up. When your iron is ready to use, the light
will stay on.
SPRAY
Water can aect some fabrics. Test this out on a hidden part of the fabric.
1. Lift the iron o 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 through the system.
SHOT OF STEAM
1. Lift the iron o the fabric.
2. Press the S button.
3. Leave 4 seconds between shots to let the temperature build up.
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 cus are empty.

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1. Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric. Hold it well away for delicate fabrics.
2. Press the Sbutton.
3. Leave 4 seconds between shots to let the temperature build up.
AUTO SHUT-OFF
If the iron is motionless, it will switch o after about 30 seconds with the soleplate down or on its side, or
about 8 minutes if it’s upright.
• Your iron will beep 6 times and the light will ash continuously until you move the iron.
• To switch the iron on again, lift it up, tilt it forward, then sit it upright to return to operating
temperature.
AFTER USE
1. Set the steam control to S.
2. Unplug the iron.
3. Open the water inlet cover.
4. Hold the iron over a sink, turn it upside down and drain the water from the reservoir.
5. Stand the iron on its heel and leave it to cool down completely.
6. When cold, wipe o any moisture and close the water inlet cover.
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.
2. Set the steam control to S.
3. Stand the iron on its heel.
4. Plug your iron in and wait for the light to stop ashing and stay on.
5. Hold the iron over the basin or bowl, with the soleplate down.
6. Move the steam control to the Cposition and hold it there.
7. Gently move the iron to and fro, over the basin or bowl.
8. Water and steam will wash scale and dust through the soleplate, and into the sink.
9. When the reservoir is empty, release the Cbutton.
10. Unplug the iron, and stand it on its heel to cool.
11. Follow the steps under AFTER USE.

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RECYCLING
WTo avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances, appliances
and rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries marked with one of these symbols
must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. Always dispose of electrical
and electronic products and, where applicable, rechargeable and non-rechargeable
batteries, at an appropriate ocial recycling/collection point.
SERVICE
If you ring Customer Service, please have the appliance model number 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 oer 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)
GUARANTEE
Defects aecting product functionality appearing within two years of rst 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 aected. Documentation, packaging, and product specications may change
without notice.
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