Russell Hobbs Autosteam Ultra User manual

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Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the appliance on.
A IMPORTANT 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. Keep the appliance and cable out of reach
of children under 8 years.
2 Sit the base unit on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface,
preferably an ironing board.
3 Rest the iron only on the base unit.
4 Use the iron only on a stable surface.
5 Don’t leave the iron unattended while plugged in, or while it’s
standing on the ironing board.
6 Unplug the iron before filling, before cleaning, and after use.
7 Don’t operate the appliance if it’s dropped or damaged, or if it
malfunctions or leaks.
8 If the cable is damaged, return the iron, to avoid hazard.
hThe surfaces of the appliance will get hot.
LDon’t put the appliance in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
9 Don’t iron clothing while it’s being worn – you’ll injure the wearer.
10 Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these
instructions.
11 Don’t scratch the soleplate – avoid buttons, zips, etc.
12 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
U BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Remove any labels, stickers or 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.
C 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.

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temperature setting guide
label marking temperature setting
jcool – nylon, acrylics, polyester •
kwarm – wool, polyester mixtures ••
lhot – cotton, linen •••/max
i do not iron
, If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions
on the label.
X FILLING
3 Move the pswitch to 0.
4 Move the rswitch to 0.
5 Unplug the appliance.
6 You may remove the reservoir and fill it from a tap, or leave it in place, and fill it from
a jug.
7 Grip the bottom front of the reservoir
8 Pull the reservoir out of the base unit
9 Open the cover.
10 Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark.
11 Don’t add anything to the water – you’ll damage the iron.
12 Close the cover.
13 Slide the reservoir into the base unit till the catch clicks into place.
C SWITCH ON
14 Set the temperature control to •.
15 Put the plug into the power socket.
16 Move the pswitch to 1.
17 The switch will glow.
18 Move the rswitch to 1.
19 The switch will glow.
20 When the boiler is ready to generate steam (2-3 minutes), the ~light will glow.
21 It will then cycle on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain the temperature.
22 Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to the thermostat
light.
23 The thermostat light will glow.
24 When the iron reaches the set temperature, the thermostat light will go off.
25 It will then cycle on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain the temperature.
h STEAM IRONING
, If you intend to use steam, the temperature setting must be Sor higher.
26 Set the steam control to the setting you want (S= low, #= high).
27 Press the steam button to produce steam, release it to stop the steam.
28 For a constant stream of steam, press the steam button, then slide the latch (on the
rear of the button) back, towards the rear of the iron, to lock the button down.
29 Slide the latch forward, to unlock it, and revert to normal use.

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C PUMP NOISE
30 As you use up the steam, the pump will operate to pump more water into the boiler.
31 It’ll be quite noisy at first, then quieten down, and stop.
32 You may carry on ironing – the pump is big enough to keep up.
n DRY IRONING
33 You can dry iron by just not pressing the steam button, but if you want to make sure
you don’t press it accidentally, then you should iron with an empty reservoir.
34 Do your dry ironing first, then switch off, fill the reservoir, and do your steam ironing.
l VERTICAL STEAMING
35 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics.
36 Check that there is adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may
build up, causing mildew.
37 Check that there is nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam.
38 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty.
39 Set the temperature control to max.
40 Lift the iron off the fabric.
41 Press the steam button to produce steam, release it to stop the steam.
q LOW WATER
42 When the water level gets low, the qlight will go out.
43 Switch off, unplug, and fill.
C AFTER USE
44 Sit the iron on the base unit.
45 Set the temperature control to •.
46 Move the pswitch to 0.
47 Move the rswitch to 0.
48 Unplug the appliance.
C CLEANING
Note: Russell Hobbs multi purpose descaler is NOT suitable for descaling your steam
generator.
49 Unplug the appliance and let it cool down before cleaning or storing away.
50 Clean the outside surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth.
51 Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar.
C THE ANTI-SCALE CARTRIDGE
52 Change the anti-scale cartridge regularly.
53 An average user, steam ironing for 2 hours a week, should change the cartridge
every 4 to 6 weeks in a soft water area, or 2 to 3 weeks in a hard water area.
54 Check the steam output. If it reduces substantially, replace the cartridge.
C CHANGING THE CARTRIDGE
55 Remove the reservoir from the base unit, lift out the old cartridge, drop in the new
one, then replace the reservoir.
CREPLACEMENT ANTI-SCALE CARTRIDGES
56 Have the appliance Model No. 22190 to hand, to ensure you get the right cartridge.
It’s also marked on the rating plate (usually underneath the product).
57 Visit www.russellhobbs.co.uk to purchase replacement cartridge(s).

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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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