User manual RUSSELL HOBBS STEAMGLIDE TRAVEL IRON

[. . . ] It could be knocked over by you, by a child, or by a pet. 9 This iron is designed for occasional use, not regular everyday use. 10 Set the voltage switch to the local voltage. Using the wrong setting will probably damage the iron beyond repair. [. . . ] 9 If you buy distilled water, check that it's marketed as suitable for irons. 10 Don't use chemically descaled water, or water from a water softening installation, and don't put anything in the water. 11 Pour water from the jug into the water inlet. 12 Pour slowly, and try to pour down one side of the inlet, to allow the air in the reservoir to escape, otherwise you'll cause an air lock and the water will overflow. 13 Don't fill past the max mark on the reservoir. 15 Check for textile care symbols (i j k l). 16 Iron fabrics needing low temperatures j first, then those that need medium temperatures k, and finish with those needing high temperatures l (or max). preparation 3 power up 17 Set the iron upright, with the rests at either side of the rear of the iron, and the end of the handle, on a stable, level, heatresistant surface, preferably an ironing board 18 Put the plug into the wall socket (switch the socket on, if it's switchable). temperature setting guide 19 Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to the mark. , If you want to use steam, you must set the temperature to S or higher, or you'll just get water. 20 The ready light will come on, to tell you the iron is heating up, then it'll go on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain the temperature. label marking temperature setting j cool ­ nylon, acrylics, polyester · k warm ­ wool, polyester mixtures ·· l hot ­ cotton, linen ··· denim/jeans max i do not iron , If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions on the label. steam ironing 21 Check that there's water in the reservoir. 22 Set the temperature control to S or higher, or you'll just get water. 23 Wait till the thermostat light goes out, then turn the steam control to S. 24 Start ironing ­ steam will come from vents in the soleplate. dry ironing 25 Turn the steam control to S, to cut off the steam. , If you're going to be dry ironing for 20 minutes or more, empty the iron reservoir first, to avoid spontaneous bursts of steam. Test this out on a hidden part of the fabric. 26 This works with dry or steam ironing, as long as there's water in the reservoir. 27 Check that there's water in the reservoir. 31 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. spray 4 after use 32 Turn the temperature control to ·. 34 Unplug the iron from the wall socket (switch the socket off first, if it's switchable). 33 Sit it upright, and leave it to cool down completely. 34 When it's cool, turn the iron upside down over a sink or basin, and empty the reservoir. 35 Wipe off any excess moisture. care and maintenance cleaning 36 Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth. [. . . ] 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: Pack carefully, with a note of your name, address, day phone number, and what's wrong. [. . . ]