Russell Hobbs EASY2FILL User manual

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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.
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, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent, or someone similarly qualified, to avoid hazard.
7 The surfaces of the appliance will get hot – don’t touch.
8 Don’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 accessories or attachments other than those we supply.
11 Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these
instructions.
12 Don’t scratch the soleplate – avoid buttons, zips, etc.
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13 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.
•Press the #and *buttons 3 or 4 times, to check them.
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.
X FILLING
3 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).
4 If you buy distilled water, check that it is marketed as suitable for irons.
5 Don’t add anything to the water – you’ll damage the iron.
6 Unplug the appliance.
7 Set the temperature control to •. Set the steam control to S.
8 Hold the iron with the heel uppermost.
9 Press the Vbutton, and keep it pressed in. This opens the valve
10 Pour water into the heel till it stops disappearing into the reservoir, and
starts to back up.
11 Release the Vbutton. This closes the valve.
12 Tip excess water out of the heel.
13 Wipe up any spillage.
C SWITCH ON
14 Set the temperature control to •.
15 Move the clip to free the cable.
16 Sit the iron on its heel.
17 Put the plug into the power socket.
18 Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want (see the guide below)
next to the 5mark. The light will glow.
19 When the iron reaches the set temperature, the light will go off.
20 It will then cycle on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain the temperature.
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temperature setting guide
label marking temperature setting
j cool – nylon, acrylics, polyester •
k warm – wool, polyester mixtures ••
l hot – cotton, linen •••/max
i do not iron
, If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions
on the label.
h STEAM IRONING
21 If you intend to use steam, the temperature setting must be Sor higher.
22 Set the steam control to the setting you want (S= no steam, #= high).
23 Wait till the light goes off, then start ironing.
k SPRAY
, Water spotting affects some fabrics. Test this on a hidden part of the fabric.
24 Lift the iron off the fabric.
25 Aim the spray nozzle at the fabric.
26 Press the *button.
27 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the
system.
j SHOT OF STEAM
28 If you intend to use steam, the temperature setting must be Sor higher.
29 If you don’t, you’ll get water on your clothes, not steam.
30 Lift the iron off the fabric.
31 Press the #button.
32 A burst of steam will issue from the steam vents in the tip of the
soleplate.
33 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 steam build up.
n DRY IRONING
, If you’re going to be dry ironing for 20 minutes or more, empty the reservoir first, to
avoid spontaneous bursts of steam.
35 Set the steam control to S.
36 Wait till the light goes off, then start ironing.
l VERTICAL STEAMING
37 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics.
38 Check that there is adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may
build up, causing mildew.
39 Check that there is nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam.
40 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty.
41 Set the temperature control to max. Set the steam control to S.
42 Lift the iron off the fabric.
43 Press the #button.
44 A burst of steam will issue from the steam vents in the tip of the
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45 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system.
46 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the steam build up.
C AFTER USE
47 Set the temperature control to •. Set the steam control to S.
48 Unplug the appliance.
49 Press the Vbutton, and keep it pressed in. This opens the valve
50 Hold it over a sink, turn it upside down, and drain the water from the
reservoir, via the water inlet.
51 Release the Vbutton. This closes the valve.
52 Sit the iron on its heel.
53 Leave it to cool down completely.
54 When it’s cold, wipe off any moisture, and wind the cable round the heel.
55 Press the clip over the cable, to keep it tight and tidy.
56 Clean the outside surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth.
57 Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar.
58 Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate.
CSELF CLEAN
59 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.
60 You’ll need a basin or a large bowl to catch the water coming out of the soleplate.
61 Fill the reservoir to the max mark.
62 Set the temperature control to max. Set the steam control to S.
63 Sit the iron on its heel.
64 Put the plug into the power socket.
65 Wait till the light goes off.
66 Hold the iron over the basin or bowl, with the soleplate down.
67 Press the Cbutton, and keep it pressed in.
68 Gently move the iron to and fro.
69 Water and steam will wash scale and dust through the soleplate.
, Keep clear of the escaping water and steam.
70 Carry on till the reservoir is empty.
71 Release the Cbutton.
, Jump to point 47.
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HENVIRONMENTAL 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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