Russell hobbs 14996 User Manual

instructions

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Read the instructions and keep them safe. If you pass the iron on, pass on the
instructions too. Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the iron works.

important safeguards

Follow basic safety precautions, including:

1 The iron must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult. Use

and store it out of reach of children.

2 Don’t put the iron in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or

outdoors.

3 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught.

4 Don’t iron clothing while it’s being worn – you’ll burn or scald the wearer (this is not

a joke – I’ve seen it happen).
5 Don’t touch the soleplate, and keep away from the steam coming from it.
6 Take care when emptying the iron – it may contain hot water.

7 Don’t use the iron in the vicinity of children.

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.
11 Don’t fill the iron directly from the tap, use the jug.
12 Don’t fill past max, or water may escape in use.
13 Sit the iron upright when you’re not ironing, and when you store it away.
14 Leave the iron upright to cool before cleaning.
15 Unplug the iron when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let it cool

down fully before cleaning and storing away.

16 Don’t fit any attachment or accessory other unless we supply it.
17 Keep the iron and the cable away from hotplates, hobs or burners.

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18 Don’t use the iron for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.
19 Take care not to scratch the soleplate – avoid buttons, zips, etc.
20 The iron has a protective thermal fuse, which will blow if it overheats. If this happens,

the iron will stop working, and must be returned for repair.

21 Don’t use the iron if it’s dropped or damaged, or if it malfunctions or leaks.
22 If the cable is damaged, return the iron, to avoid hazard.

household use only

before using for the first time

• 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.

auto shut-off

• If the iron is motionless, the element will switch itself off after about 30 seconds with

the soleplate down or on its side, or about 10 minutes if it’s upright.

• The iron will beep, the display will flash, and the indicator will revert to STAND-BY.

• To use the iron again, lift it up, tilt it forward, then sit it upright till it returns to its

operating temperature (20-40 seconds, depending on the setting)

• No settings are lost during auto shut-off.

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.

filling (#2)

3 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).

4 If you buy distilled water, check that it’s marketed as suitable

for use in irons.
5 Unplug the iron.
6 Slide the water inlet cover down, to open it.

7 Tilt the front of the iron upwards about 45 degrees.

8 Pour water from the jug into the water inlet.
9 Don’t fill past max, or water will escape in use.

10 Wipe up any spillage.

switch on

11 Sit the iron on its heel, on the ironing board.
12 Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).

set the temperature (#3)

13 Use the + and - temperature controls to move the indicator bar through the

settings: STAND-BY, SYNTHETIC, SILK, WOOL, COTTON, LINEN.

(STAND-BY = element turned off, LINEN = max temperature)

14 The display glows green and the indicator bar flashes, to show that the iron has not

reached the set temperature.

15 When it reaches the set temperature, the iron beeps, the display turns blue, and the

indicator bar stops flashing.