User manual RUSSELL HOBBS STEAMGLIDE PROFESSIONAL

[. . . ] 8 Use the iron on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, preferably an ironing board. 9 Don't leave the iron unattended while plugged in, or while it's standing on the ironing board. It could be knocked over by you, by a child, or by a pet. 10 Unplug the iron before filling, before cleaning, and after use. [. . . ] 3 temperature setting guide label marking temperature dot 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. reducing temperature 18 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 3, point 2). 19 When steam ironing, you must set the temperature control at S or higher. 20 If you don't, you'll get water on your clothes, not steam. 21 Move the steam control to the setting you want, S = no steam, # = high steam (#3). 22 Wait till the indicator light goes out, then start ironing. Test this out on a hidden part of the fabric. 23 This works with dry or steam ironing, as long as there's water in the reservoir. 24 Check that there's water in the reservoir. 28 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. steam ironing spray shot of steam 29 This works with dry or steam ironing, as long as there's water in the reservoir, and the temperature is above S. 30 Check that there's water in the reservoir. 31 Check that the temperature control is at S or higher. 34 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. 35 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up. 4 dry ironing 36 If you're going to be dry ironing for 20 minutes or more, empty the reservoir first, to avoid spontaneous bursts of steam. 38 Wait till the indicator light goes out, then start ironing. vertical steaming 39 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics. 40 Check that there's adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may build up, causing mildew. 41 Check that there's nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam. 42 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty. 43 Check that there's water in the reservoir. 44 Turn the temperature control to max, move the steam control to S. 45 Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric. [. . . ] It's on the rating plate (usually underneath the product). 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. [. . . ]