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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been supervised/instructed and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they
are older than 8 and supervised. Use and store the appliance out of reach of
children under 8 years.
Use the iron, or set it on its heel, on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface,
preferably an ironing board.
Don’t leave the iron unattended while plugged in, or while it’s standing on
the ironing board.
Unplug the iron before lling, before cleaning, and after use.
Don’t operate the appliance if it’s dropped or damaged, or if it malfunctions
or leaks.
If the cable is damaged, return the iron, to avoid hazard.
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The surfaces of the appliance will get hot during use.
b Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
• Don’t iron clothing while it’s being worn – you’ll injure the wearer.
• Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.
• Don’t scratch the soleplate – avoid buttons, zips, etc.
• 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.
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
PARTS
1. Light
2. Temperature control
3. Water inlet
4. Cover
5. Spray nozzle
6. Soleplate
7. Reservoir
8. Heel
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Remove labels, stickers and packaging from the iron and soleplate.
• Don’t worry if the iron smokes a bit at rst, it’ll stop as the element cures.
• Iron an old piece of cotton fabric, to clean the soleplate.
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PREPARATION
1. Check for textile care symbols (i j k l).
2. Iron fabrics needing low temperatures j rst, then those that need medium
temperatures k, and nish with those needing high temperatures l.
FILLING
You may use the iron with tap-water, but if you live in a hard water area, you should use distilled
water (not chemically descaled or softened water).
If you buy distilled water, check that it’s suitable for use in irons.
1. Unplug the iron.
2. Set the temperature control to •.
3. Open the cover.
4. Pour slowly, to let the air in the reservoir escape, otherwise you’ll cause an air lock and the
water will overow.
5. Don’t ll past max, or water will escape in use.
6. Wipe up any spillage.
SWITCH ON
1. Set the temperature control to •.
2. Sit the iron on its heel.
3. Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).
4. Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to the mark. The light will
come on.
5. When the iron reaches the temperature you set, the light will go o. It’ll then cycle on and
o as the thermostat operates to maintain the temperature.
TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDE
Label marking Dot setting
j cool – nylon, acrylics, polyester
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k warm – wool, polyester mixtures
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l hot – cotton, linen
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If the instructions on the fabric label dier from this guide, follow the instructions on the label.
DRY IRONING
1. Do your dry ironing rst, then switch o, ll the reservoir, and do your steam ironing.
2. Wait till the light goes o, then start ironing.
STEAM IRONING
1. If you intend to use steam the temperature control must be at
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or higher.
2. Wait till the light goes out, then start ironing.
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SPRAY
Water spotting aects some fabrics. Test this out on a hidden part of the fabric.
1. Lift the iron o the fabric.
2. Aim the spray nozzle at the fabric.
3. Press the
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button – you may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the
system.
SHOT OF STEAM
1. If you intend to use steam the temperature control must be at
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or higher.
2. Lift the iron o the fabric.
3. Press the P button.
4. Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.
VERTICAL STEAMING
Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics.
• Check that there’s adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may build up,
causing mildew.
• Check that there’s nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam.
• Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cus are empty.
• Check that there’s water in the reservoir.
1. Set the temperature control to max.
2. Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric.
3. Press the P button (you’re using the “shot of steam” function vertically).
4. Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.
AFTER USE
1. Set the temperature control to •.
2. Unplug the iron.
3. Open the cover.
4. Hold it over a sink, turn it upside down, and drain the water from the reservoir, via the water
inlet.
5. Close the cover.
6. Sit the iron on its heel.
7. Leave it to cool down completely.
8. When it’s cold, wipe o any moisture, and wind the cable round the heel.
9. Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate.
CLEANING
1. Unplug the iron, and sit it on its heel to cool.
2. Clean the outside surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth.
3. Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar.
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RECYCLING
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To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances,
appliances and rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries marked with
one of these symbols must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal
waste. Always dispose of electrical and electronic products and, where
applicable, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, at an appropriate
ocial recycling/collection point.
SERVICE
If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model Number to hand, as we won’t be able to
help you without it. 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.
If that doesn’t solve the problem – ring Customer Service – they may be able to oer technical
advice.
If they advise you to return the product to us, pack it carefully, include a note with your name,
address, day phone number, and what’s wrong. If under guarantee, say where and when
purchased, and include proof of purchase (till receipt). Send it to:
Customer Service
Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd
Fir Street, Failsworth, Manchester M35 0HS
email: support@russellhobbs.com
telephone: 0345 658 9700 (local rate number)
Please note: If you have purchased the product within the last 6 months, please contact the
retailer in the rst instance to deal with any matters relating to warranty.
GUARANTEE
Defects aecting product functionality appearing within the guarantee period will be corrected
by replacement or repair at our option provided the product is used and maintained in
accordance with the instructions. Your statutory rights are not aected.
Guarantee period = 2 years from rst retail purchase.
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Consumables are guaranteed only for their recommended lifecycle. Replacement/Spare parts*
are excluded and are only covered by a 1 year warranty.
* Examples include lters, removable grill plates, drip trays/crumb trays etc.
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