Russell Hobbs 26470-56 Light and Easy Iron User Manual

Russell Hobbs 26470-56 Light and Easy Iron User Manual

Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the iron on. GB

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Follow basic safety precautions, including:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and FR 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 SE the ironing board.
Unplug the iron before filling, 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.
The surfaces of the appliance will get hot during use.
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. Water inlet
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 first, it’ll stop as the element cures.
• Iron an old piece of cotton fabric, to clean the soleplate.

PREPARATION

1. Check for textile care symbols ().
2. Iron fabrics needing low temperatures j first, then those that need medium temperatures k, and finish 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. Open the cover.
3. Pour slowly, to let the air in the reservoir escape, otherwise you’ll cause an air lock and the water will overflow.
4. Don’t fill past max, or water will escape in use.
5. 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 off. It’ll then cycle on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain the temperature.

TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDE

If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions on the label.

STEAM IRONING

1. If you intend to use steam, the temperature setting must be S or higher.
2. Wait till the light goes off, then start ironing.

SPRAY

Water spotting affects some fabrics. Test this out on a hidden part of the fabric.

1. Lift the iron off the fabric.
2. Aim the spray nozzle at the fabric.
3. Press the ? button ­ you may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system.

SHOT OF STEAM

If you intend to use steam the temperature control must be at ~or higher.

1. Lift the iron off the fabric.
2. Press the ~ button.
3. Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.

DRY IRONING

1. Do your dry ironing first, then switch off, fill the reservoir, and do your steam ironing.
2. Wait till the light goes off, then start ironing.

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 cuffs 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 ~ 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. Unplug the iron.
2. Open the cover.
3. Hold it over a sink, turn it upside down, and drain the water from the reservoir, via the water inlet.
4. Close the cover.
5. Sit the iron on its heel.
6. Leave it to cool down completely.
7. When it’s cold, wipe off any moisture, and wind the cable round the heel.
8. 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.

ANTI-SCALE

• The anti-scale agent incorporated in the iron helps prevent the build-up of scale.
• Don’t use a descaling solution, or you’ll destroy the anti-scale agent.

RECYCLING

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 official recycling/collection point.