Russell Hobbs RHST100 User manual

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input the water hardness
,Before you use your iron, you must tell it how hard your water is, so that it can tell
you when the anti-scale cartridge needs replacing (flashing Pon the display).
•Put the iron on top of the base unit and put the plug into the power socket (switch
the socket on, if it’s switchable). The base unit will beep, the display will flash once.
•Press the 2button on the base unit – the display will light up and beep.
•Press and hold either the +or the -button for 3 seconds (till the water
hardness symbols flash).
•Now use the +and -buttons to set the hardness level.
•When you’ve done this, wait till the indicator flashes 3 times, then beeps.
•That’s it – the iron will remember the level. You don’t need to do this again
unless you move to an area with harder/softer water.
•If you don’t know how hard or soft your water is, a neighbour might be
able to tell you. Failing that, contact your local water authority.
cure the element
•Iron an old piece of cotton fabric (an old towel is ideal) to clean any residues from
the soleplate.
•Don’t worry if the iron smokes a bit at first, it’ll stop as the element cures.
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(or max).
filling
3 Fill the reservoir with tap-water, the anti-scale cartridge will soften the water.
4 If the anti-scale cartridge needs replacing, and you don’t have a replacement, you
can use distilled water while you’re waiting for the replacement to be delivered.
,Don’t use chemically descaled water, or water from a water softener – softened
water can do more damage to your iron than hard water.
5 If you buy distilled water, check that it’s marketed as suitable for irons.
6 Don’t add anything to the water, and don’t use water with anything added to it.
, When the water is converted to steam, chemicals, perfume, and any other additives
will coat the inside of the steam chamber, shortening the life of the iron.
7 To remove the reservoir, hold the base unit firmly with one hand, and put the fingers
of the other hand up under the front of the
reservoir.
8 Squeeze the latch towards the front of the
reservoir, and pull the reservoir away from
the base unit.
9 Flip the water inlet cover forward, and pour
gently down on to the inside of the cover.
10 When you’ve filled the reservoir, slide it back
into the base unit – you’ll hear the latch click
back into place.
11 This will direct the water into the reservoir.
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,If you want to use steam, set the temperature to Sor higher, or you’ll just get water.
20 The thermostat light will come on to show that the iron is heating up. It’ll go out
when it reaches the set temperature, then cycle on and off as the thermostat
operates to maintain the temperature.
reducing temperature
21 Reducing the temperature takes a bit longer, as the element has to lose the heat it
has built up, so be patient. It’s best to organise your ironing so that you don’t need
to reduce the temperature (“preparation” page 4, point 2).
steam ironing
22 Check that the temperature control is set to Sor higher, or you’ll just get water.
,When you first want steam, you must prime the pump. Press and hold the steam
button till steam reaches the soleplate. This may take up to a minute. You’ll hear the
pump get quieter as the steam comes through.
12 Don’t fill past the max mark on the reservoir.
13 Flip the water inlet cover back when you’ve finished filling, and wipe any spillage
from the reservoir.
switch on
14 Put the iron on the base unit – it sits on top of the rests.
15 Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).
16 The base unit will beep, the display will flash once.
17 Press the 2button on the base unit – the display will flash and beep.
18 You’ll also see Kflashing on the right of the display, to show that the base unit is
heating up. When Kdisappears, the base unit is ready. It’ll normally heat more
quickly than the iron, so you needn’t worry about it.
temperature setting guide
label marking temperature setting
jcool – nylon, acrylics, polyester •
kwarm – wool, polyester mixtures ••
lhot – cotton, linen •••
denim/jeans max
ido not iron
,If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions
on the label.
19 Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to the mark.

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26 Wait till the thermostat light goes out, then start ironing.
27 Press the steam button for steam, release it to stop the steam.
,Don’t let the water level drop below min while the iron is in use.
38 Don’t hold the steam button down for more than about 5 minutes.
39 While you’re steaming, the display will put on an animated show.
,Steam may still escape from the iron after the you release the
button. This is normal, don’t worry about it.
dry ironing
40 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 turn the steam generator off.
41 Press and release the -button till there’s no steam showing under the iron in the
display, and the Q(no steam) symbol comes on under the water hardness symbols..
vertical steaming
42 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics.
43 Check that there’s adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may
build up, causing mildew.
44 Check that there’s nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam.
45 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty.
46 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.
47 Check that the temperature control is at Sor higher.
48 Use the +and -buttons to set the steam level you want.
49 Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric.
,Hold it well away for delicate fabrics, and use low steam.
50 Press the steam button to produce steam.
51 Don’t hold the steam button down for more than about 5 minutes.
,Don’t let the water level drop below min while the iron is in use.
no water
52 If you do let the reservoir run out of water, the pump will start to get noisy.
53 Fill the reservoir (see “filling”, on page 4), then prime the iron again.
after use
54 Turn the temperature control to •.
55 Sit the iron on top of the base unit.
56 Press the 2button to turn off the display and elements.
57 Unplug the base unit
58 Top up the reservoir
a) this’ll give you a head start next time you use the iron
b) it’ll help to avoid inadvertently running out of water
23 To set the steam level, press and release the -and +buttons at the right of the
display (take care not to press the central 2button, or you’ll switch the iron off).
24 The default level is high steam, so start with the -button.
25 The display will change to show the steam level you’ve chosen:
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59 Leave the iron to cool down completely before moving it or storing it away.
60 Turn to “cleaning” below, and clean the iron and base unit.
holidays
61 If you’re going to leave the iron for more than a week, it’s best to empty the
reservoir, to avoid mould.
62 The iron must be unplugged and cold.
63 Remove the main reservoir and empty it via the slot at the front.
64 Wipe off any excess moisture, then replace it in the base unit.
care and maintenance
changing the anti-scale cartridge
1 To reduce scale build-up, you must change the anti-scale cartridge regularly. How
often depends on the hardness of your water, and how much you use the iron.
2 As the base unit now knows the hardness of the water in your area, it will tell you
when to change the anti-scale cartridge (flashing Pon the display).
,You must change the cartridge while the base unit is plugged in and switched on,
otherwise it won’t register the new cartridge.
caution wait till the iron cools before replacing the cartridge
3 When you see the flashing P, turn the temperature control down as far as it’ll go,
and let the iron cool while you try to remember where you put the spare cartridge.
4 Tuck a folded towel under the front of the base unit, as you’re sure to spill.
5 Remove the reservoir, otherwise it’ll empty itself through the cartridge tray.
6 When the iron has cooled down, use one hand to steady the base unit.
7 Put the fingers of the other hand up and under the front of the cartridge tray.
8 The next part is just a bit tricky.
9 The cartridge is full of water, which will spill as soon as you pull the tray out.
10 If you can pull the tray out, and, at the same time, tilt it so that the rear of the tray is
higher than the front, then you won’t spill very much.
11 Give it a try, it’s easier than juggling.
12 Tip the old cartridge into the sink to drain.
13 Wipe any spillage from the base unit and cartridge tray, and remove the wet towel.
14 Remove the packaging from the new cartridge and drop it into the cartridge tray.
15 Replace the cartridge tray in the base unit.
16 Replace the reservoir in the base unit.
,Check the display, Oflashing means the cartridge or tray isn’t pushed in properly.
cleaning
17 Unplug the iron when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let it cool
down fully before cleaning and storing away.
18 Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth. If necessary, use a little washing-up liquid.
19 Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar.
20 Take care not to scratch the soleplate.
21 Don’t put the iron in water or any other liquid.
22 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.