User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 14369

[. . . ] instructions 2 Read the instructions and keep them safe. Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the iron works. important safeguards Follow basic safety precautions, including: 1 This iron must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult. Use and store the iron out of reach of children. 2 Don't put the iron in liquid, don't use it in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors. [. . . ] 15 Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to the mark. , If you want to use steam, set the temperature to S or higher, or you'll just get water. 16 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 17 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). 18 Check that the temperature control is set to S or higher, or you'll just get water. , When you first want steam, you must prime the pump. Squeeze and hold the trigger till steam reaches the soleplate. You'll hear the pump labour, then it'll become quieter as the steam comes through. 19 Press and release one of the steam level buttons: 8 = high, 7 = medium, 6 = low. Wait till it glows steadily, then start steaming. 5 steam ironing 20 Squeeze the trigger to produce steam, release it to stop the steam. , Don't let the water level drop below min while the iron is in use, or you'll have to prime the pump again when you refill the reservoir. 21 Don't hold the trigger for more than about 5 minutes. , Steam may still escape from the iron after you release the trigger. This is normal, don't worry about it. dry ironing 22 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. 23 Press and release the 9 button to make the light in the button go out. Whichever steam level button is lit (8, 7, or 6) will also go out. 24 To return to steaming, press and release the 9 button again. The button will light up, and whichever steam level button was lit (8, 7, or 6) will flash vertical steaming 25 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics. 26 Check that there's adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may build up, causing mildew. 27 Check that there's nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]