RUSSELL HOBBS 26730-56 (01) PDF Document

Follow these basic safety precautions when using your RUSSELL HOBBS 26730-56 iron:

• 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.

• Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age when it is plugged in or cooling down.

• 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 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 immerse in any liquid.

• 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.

The parts of the RUSSELL HOBBS 26730-56 are:

1. Light

2. Temperature control

3. Water inlet

4. Cover

5. Spray nozzle

6. Soleplate

7. Steam control

8. Heel

9. Mark

10. Clip

Before the first use, please follow these steps:

• Note: Any water droplets or condensation inside the water tank are a result of quality testing prior to shipping.

• Remove labels, stickers and packaging from the iron and soleplate.

• Don’t worry if the iron smokes a little at first. It will stop after a short time.

• Iron an old piece of cotton fabric, to clean the soleplate.

1. Check for textile care symbols.

2. Iron fabrics needing low temperatures first, then those that need medium temperatures, and finish with those needing high temperatures.

You may use the RUSSELL HOBBS 26730-56 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 •. Set the steam control to the no steam symbol.

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 overflow.

5. Don’t fill past max, or water will escape in use.

6. Wipe up any spillage.

1. Set the temperature control to •. Set the steam control to the no steam symbol.

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.

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

1. If you intend to use steam, the temperature setting must be •• or higher.

2. Set the steam control to the setting you want (no steam symbol = no steam, high steam symbol = high).

3. Wait till the light goes off, then start ironing.

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 spray button – you may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system.

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

2. Lift the iron off the fabric.

3. Press the shot of steam button.

4. Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.

1. Set the steam control to the no steam symbol.

2. Wait till the light goes off, then start ironing.

Use this feature to 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.

1. Set the temperature control to max. Set the steam control to the no steam symbol.

2. Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric.

3. Press the shot of steam button (you’re using the “shot of steam” function vertically).

4. Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.

To avoid scale build up, use the self clean function at least monthly in normal water areas, more often in hard water areas. You’ll need a basin or a large bowl to catch the water coming out of the soleplate.

1. Fill the reservoir to the max mark.

2. Set the temperature control to max. Set the steam control to the no steam symbol.

3. Sit the iron on its heel.

4. Put the plug into the power socket and wait till the light goes out.

5. Hold the iron over the basin or bowl with the soleplate down.

6. Press the self clean button, and hold it down.

7. Gently move the iron to and fro, over the basin or bowl.

8. Water and steam will wash scale and dust through the soleplate, and into the sink.

9. When the reservoir is empty, release the self clean button.

CAUTION: Allow the iron to fully cool before storing.

1. Set the temperature control to •. Set the steam control to the no steam symbol.

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 off any moisture, and wind the cable round the heel.

9. The cord can be wrapped around the heel of your iron for storing. Use the clip to secure the last section of cord as shown.

10. Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate.