User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 14580

[. . . ] 9 Don't leave the iron unattended while plugged in, or on the ironing board. It may be knocked over by you, a child, or a pet. 10 Unplug the iron before filling, before cleaning, and after use. 11 Don't fill the iron directly from the tap, use a jug. [. . . ] 9 Wipe up any spillage. filling feed tube 10 Before ironing, check that the feed tube is able to move freely in the reservoir. If it's stuck, give the iron a bit of a shake, to free it. switch on 11 Rest the iron on the end of its handle. 12 Put the plug into the power socket. set the temperature 13 Turn the thermostat to bring the temperature setting you want to the mark. 14 Wait a minute for the iron to heat up. 4 temperature setting guide label marking temperature setting j cool ­ nylon, acrylics, polyester 1-2 k warm ­ wool, polyester mixtures 3-4 l hot ­ cotton, linen 5 i do not iron , If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions on the label. reducing temperature 15 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. dry ironing 16 If you want to dry iron, empty the reservoir first, to avoid spontaneous bursts of steam: a) Unplug the iron, and let it cool down. d) Carefully, turn the iron upside down. e) Wipe any spillage off the iron before use. 18 Wait a minute for the iron to heat up. creasing 19 Squeeze the trigger, to open the soleplate. 21 Count to 5, then release the trigger. 22 Check the crease, and repeat as necessary, 23 Don't exceed the 5-count, or you might singe the garment. shot of steam 24 Don't use the shot of steam function at settings below S on the thermostat, you'll get water, not steam. 25 Check that there's water in the reservoir. 26 Lift the iron off the fabric, and press the steam button. 27 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up. 5 vertical steaming 28 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics. 29 Unplug the iron, and let it cool down, before fitting or removing the soleplate cover. 30 Move the latch on the underside of the soleplate cover towards the bristles, to unlock it. 31 Slide the soleplate cover over the soleplate. 32 Move the latch away from the bristles, to lock the soleplate cover in place. 33 Rest the iron on the end of its handle. 36 Wait a minute for the iron to heat up. 37 Check that there's adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may build up, causing mildew. 38 Check that there's nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam. 39 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty. [. . . ] It's on the rating plate (usually underneath the product). The product isn't user-serviceable. If it's not working, read the instructions, and check that it's fully charged. If it's still not working, consult your retailer. [. . . ]