Russell Hobbs Essentials 18542 Instructions Manual

D UK WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

The product must be earthed. It

has a 13A BS1362 fuse in a 13A
BS1363 plug. To replace the plug,
fit the green/yellow wire to E or E,
the blue wire to N, and the brown
wire to L. Fit the cord grip.
If in doubt, call an electrician.
Don’t use a non-rewireable plug unless the
fuse cover is in place. If you remove the plug,
dispose of it.

H ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

To avoid environmental and health problems

due to hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic goods, appliances marked with
this symbol mustn’t be disposed of with
unsorted municipal waste, but recovered,
reused, or recycled.

S SERVICE

If you ring Customer Service, please have the
Model No. 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 offer
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: [e-mail]
telephone: [phone] (local rate number)

E GUARANTEE

Defects affecting product functionality
appearing within two years of first retail
purchase will be corrected by replacement or
repair provided the product is used and
maintained in accordance with the instructions.
Your statutory rights are not affected.
Documentation, packaging, and product
specifications may change without notice.

I ONLINE

www.russellhobbs.co.uk for more products

551-452

instructions

Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass
them on if you pass the appliance on. Remove
all packaging.

A IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Follow basic safety precautions, including:

1 This appliance 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 appliance in liquid,

don’t use it in a bathroom, near
water, or outdoors.

3 Sit the appliance on a stable, level, heat-

resistant surface.

4 Keep the appliance and cable away from the

edges of worktops.
5 Don’t touch hot surfaces (carafe, hotplate).
6 Unplug the appliance when not in use.

7 Don’t use accessories unless we supply them.

8 Don’t use the appliance for any purpose not

described in these instructions.

9 Don’t use the appliance via an external

timer or remote control system.
10 Don’t use it if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
11 If the cable is damaged, return the

appliance, to avoid hazard.

household use only

U BEFORE FIRST USE

•Fill to max, run without coffee, allow to cool,

discard the water, then use it normally.

C FILLING

1 Remove the carafe from the hotplate.
2 Use the grip to open the lid.
3 Fill with at least 2 cups of water, but not

above max.

4 Put filter-ground coffee into the filter. The

amount depends on the type of coffee and

individual taste, but we suggest 2 rounded

teaspoons per cup of water.

5 Close the lid, and press down to lock it.
6 Replace the carafe on the hotplate.

1 SWITCHING ON

7 Put the plug into the power socket.

8 Move the switch to 1. The light will glow.
9 Shortly afterwards, coffee will start to drip

into the carafe.
10 The hotplate will keep it warm.

C FINISHED?

11 Move the switch to 0. The light will go out.
12 Unplug, and let the appliance and carafe

cool down fully before cleaning, or for

about 10 minutes before refilling.

C CARE AND MAINTENANCE

13 Unplug the appliance and let it cool.
14 Use the grip to open the lid.
15 Empty the filter holder into the bin.
16 Wash the carafe and filter holder in warm

soapy water, then rinse.

17 Press the lever at the rear of the carafe lid,

above the handle, to open the carafe lid.

18 Clean the appliance, inside and out, with a

damp cloth.

19 Don’t put any part of the appliance in a

dishwasher.

20 Replace the filter holder, with the slot at the

rear.
21 Replace the filter in the filter holder.
22 Close the lid, and press down to lock it.

C DESCALING

23 Descale regularly, at least monthly. Use a

proprietary brand of descaler suitable for

use in plastic-bodied products. Follow the

instructions on the package of descaler.
, Products returned under guarantee with

faults due to scale will be subject to a repair

charge.

instructions – more detailed instructions are
available on our website:

http://www.russellhobbs.com/ifu/551450