Russell Hobbs Power Steam 18464 Instructions Manual

instructions

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Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the iron on.
Remove all packaging, but keep it in case you ever need to return the iron.

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 the appliance 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 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, or set it on its heel, 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 appliance 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 than those we supply.
17 Keep the appliance and the cable away from hotplates, hobs or burners.
18 Don’t use the iron for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.

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19 Take care not to scratch the soleplate – avoid buttons, zips, etc.
20 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.

21 Don’t use the iron if it’s dropped or damaged, or if it malfunctions or leaks.
22 If the cable is damaged, it must be returned, in order 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 8 minutes if it’s upright.

• The iron will beep, the display will turn off, and the auto shut-off light will flash.

• To switch on again, lift it up, tilt it forward, then sit it upright to return to its

operating temperature (25-45 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 The iron may be used with tap-water, but if you live in a hard water area, you should

use distilled water (not chemically descaled water).

4 If you buy distilled water, check that it’s marketed as suitable for use in irons.

5 Unplug the iron.
6 Flip the water inlet cover open.

7 Lift the iron till the water inlet cover is about vertical.

8 Pour water from the jug into the water inlet.
9 Pour slowly, and try to pour down one side of the inlet, to allow

the air in the reservoir to escape, otherwise you’ll cause an air

lock and the water will overflow.

10 Don’t fill past max, or water will escape in use.
11 Wipe up any spillage.

switch on

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

a) the iron will beep
b) the display will flash once, then go off
c) the auto shut-off light will flash and keep on flashing till you press a button
d) the power-on light will come on, and will stay on till the iron is disconnected from

the electricity supply.

14 When you press a button, the iron will beep to acknowledge the command.
15 Press and release one of the buttons (u or d), to turn the display on.
16 The display will show SILK and a single dot •.