User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 14545-56RH

[. . . ] 13 Don’t scratch the soleplate – avoid buttons , zips , etc. 14 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. 15 Don’t operate the appliance if it’s dropped or damaged, or if it malfunctions or leaks. [. . . ] € Press the # and * buttons 3 or 4 times, to check them. C AUTO SHUT-OFF • If the iron is motionless, it will switch off after about 30 seconds with the soleplate down, or about 8 minutes if it’s upright. € The auto shut-off light will flash, and keep on flashing till you move the iron. € To switch on again, lift it up, tilt it forward, then sit it upright to return to operating temperature. € No settings are lost during auto shut-off. C PREPARATION 1 Check for textile care symbols (i j k l). 2 Iron fabrics needing low temperatures j first, then those that need medium temperatures k, and finish with those needing high temperatures l. 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. Temperature setting guide 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. M VERTICAL STEAMING 40 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics. 41 Check that there is adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may build up, causing mildew. 42 Check that there is nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam. 43 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty. 44 Check that there is water in the reservoir. 48 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. 49 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the steam build up. 4 53 Hold it over a sink, turn it upside down, and drain the water from the reservoir, via the water inlet. 57 When it’s cold, wipe off any moisture, and wind the cable round the heel. 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. [. . . ] 66 Hold the iron over the basin or bowl, with the soleplate down. 69 Water and steam will wash scale and dust through the soleplate. , Keep clear of the escaping water and steam. 72 Unplug the iron, and sit it on its heel to cool. [. . . ]