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STEAMPOWER
STEAM STATION
2 YEAR WARRANTY
RHC450AU_IB_FA_251119 Part No: T22-9000806
INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY
MODEL RHC450
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before, and follow whilst using this appliance.
1. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the power cord, plug or iron in water or any
other liquid.
2. Do not use outdoors or in damp or moist areas.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces, always use the appliance handles.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
5. This appliance must be attended whilst plugged in.
6. Ensure the iron is situated on the base unit and clear from any surrounding objects when switching on.
7. Ensure the iron is unplugged during filling and emptying.
8. Always turn off and unplug from the wall power outlet when not in use.
9. To avoid possible burns, ensure the appliance is off and has cooled before cleaning.
10. To disconnect, turn off the wall power outlet, then grasp and pull the plug from the wall outlet. Never
pull by the cord.
11. Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord/plug or after the appliance has been
dropped, is leaking, damaged or has malfunctioned in any manner.
Contact Customer Service for examination, adjustment, repair or replacement.
12. There are no user serviceable parts. If repairs are required, they must be performed by the
manufacturer or a suitably qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
13. Do not use on an inclined or unstable surface.
14. Keep the appliance and the power cord away from the edge of tables or countertops and out of reach
of children and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capacities.
15. Ensure the power cord does not present a tripping hazard.
16. Do not place on or near any heat sources.
17. Follow the instructions when cleaning this appliance.
18. Cleaning or user maintenance shall not be carried out by children without the supervision of a person
responsible for their safety.
19. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended purpose.
20. Misuse of the appliance may cause injury.
21. Do not leave the iron unattended when switched on or where it may be touched by children or
persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capacities while it is still hot.
22. This appliance is not a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the
appliance.
23. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.
24. For added safety, electrical appliances should be connected to a power outlet that is protected by a
residual current device (RCD / ‘Safety Switch’) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding
30mA. Your switchboard may already incorporate an RCD. If unsure, call an electrician for verification
and fitting if necessary.
25. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
a. Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
b. Farm houses;
c. By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments;
d. Bed & breakfast type environments.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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DIAGRAMS
1. Temperature control
2. Steam button
3. Steam pipe
4. Mark
5. Thermostat light
6. Water tank
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7. Steam pipe clip
8. Plug storage
9. Anti-scale cartridge (inside reservoir)
10. On/Off switch
11. Warning light/reset button
12. Steam Control
13. Filter
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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Remove any labels, stickers or packaging from the steam station and iron soleplate.
• Remove the water tank and rinse with clean water.
• Beforeusingtheironforthersttime,orifit’snotbeenusedforalongtime,ironascrappiece
of cotton or linen to remove any accumulated residues.
• Theironmaygiveoffanodourandsmallamountofvapourwhenswitchedonforthersttime.
This is normal and will stop as the element cures.
FILLING
You may fill the water tank with tap-water, however 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 it is marked as suitable for use in irons.
• Remove the water tank by pulling it away from the body of the steam station using the grip on
the front of the water tank.
• Fill the water tank to the MAX mark. Do not exceed the MAX mark.
• Retthewatertankintothebaseunit.
PREPARATION
• Check for textile care symbols ( ) on items to be ironed.
• Iron fabrics needing low temperatures
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TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDE
LABEL MARKING TEMPERATURE DOT SETTING
cool - nylon, acrylics, polyester, synthetics •
warm - wool, polyester mixtures, silk • •
hot - cotton, linen • • • / max
do not iron
NOTE: If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions on the label.
SWITCHING ON
• Sit the iron on top of the base unit.
• Plug the power cord into the wall power outlet.
• Turn the temperature control dial to bring the desired setting on the dial
next to the mark
• Use the steam control to select the amount of steam you want, varying between low
steam
• Turn the unit on by setting the On/Off button to
• Thethermostatlightwillashuntiltheironhasreacheditsdesiredtemperature.Oncethe
temperature has been reached the light will remain as solid blue.
• The temperature indicator light will cycle ON and OFF as the thermostat operates to maintain
temperature.
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AUTO SHUT-OFF
• Iftheironhasnotbeenusedwithin8minutes,theblueindicatorlightwillashcontinuously
and the unit will shut down.
• To switch on again, lift up the iron, tilt it forward and press the steam trigger.
• No settings are lost during auto shut-off
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REDUCING TEMPERATURE
This can take time, as the iron has to lose the heat it has built up. It is best to organise your
ironing so that you do not need to reduce the temperature.
STEAM IRONING
• Make sure the water tank is full.
• Move the steam control to the setting you want.
• Oncethetemperaturehasreachedtheashinglightwillremainilluminated.
• The steam control is variable. Choose a position between the
high steam that best suits your steam requirements.
NOTE: When steam ironing at the lower end of the steam temperature range, it is preferable to set the
steam control to a low steam setting, in order to reduce the incidence of water droplets.
NOTE: When you first start your steam station and pull the trigger for steam ironing, there will be a delay
as your steam station pumps water from the water tank to prime the system. This is normal and may take
20-30 seconds. This will also happen after refilling the water tank.
low steam and
DRY IRONING
If you are going to be dry ironing only, there is no need to fill the water tank.
• Set the temperature control dial to the desired setting.
• Waituntilthelightstopsashing,thencommenceironing.
• After eight minutes the iron will automatically shut-off. Press steam trigger button once if
ironing time exceeds eight minutes.
VERTICAL STEAM
Vertical steaming removes wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing
fabrics.
• Check that there is water in the tank.
• Turn the temperature control dial to ‘max’.
• Waituntilthetemperaturehasreachedandthelightisnolongerashing.
• Check that there is nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam or heat.
• Check that pockets, turn-ups and cuffs are empty.
• Hold the iron, with the soleplate vertical, close to (but not touching) the fabric.
• Press the steam trigger button using 3-5 second durations and release for 2-3 seconds to
allow temperature to recover.
AFTER USE
• Put the iron on top of the base unit and turn the temperature control to •.
• Set the On/Off switch to O
• Unplug the steam iron from the power.
• Slide out the water tank.
• Hold the water tank over a sink, turn it upside down, and drain the water from the tank.
CAUTION: The water may be hot.
• Let the iron cool down completely before cleaning it, moving it, or storing it away.
• The steam pipe can be coiled together and placed into the hose clip.
• Wrap the mains cable around the steam generator in an anti-clockwise direction then slot the
plug into the socket (Fig C).
• The water tank. must be emptied when storing your steam station vertically.
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ANTI-SCALE CARTRIDGE
To extend the life of the appliance and to avoid problems with lime scale, your steam station is
fitted with an anti-scale cartridge. The life of the anti-scale cartridge depends on the frequency
of use and the hardness of the water in your area. In a soft water area this should be about 100
uses. Do not put any descaling products (including vinegar) into the water tank. This can damage
the appliance.
To replace the cartridge:
• Switch off and unplug your steam station.
• Allow your steam generator to cool down for at least 1 hour until the soleplate is cold.
• Remove the water tank from the front of the unit.
• Pull the anti -scale cartridge vertically out of the water tank. Note that the cartridge may
contain water when it is removed (Fig A).
• Fitthenewcartridgeandpushitdownrmlyintothewatertank.
• Rellandretthewatertank.
• Plug in your steam generator.
• Once the appliance is ready, pull the steam trigger until the steam is being produced.
This will prime the system.
IMPORTANT: Using the appliance without changing the cartridge can cause a reduction in the generated
steam output and damage the appliance. The guarantee will not cover damage caused to the appliance by
not changing the anti- scale cartridge when required.
FI LTER
We recommend that you remove and clean the filter every 6 uses depending on the water
hardness in your area. The warning light/reset button will flash to remind you that the filter needs
cleaning. Doing this will extend the life of the unit.
To remove the filter:
• Unplug the appliance and let it cool down.
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Allow your steam generator to cool down for at least 1 hour until the soleplate is cold.
• Removethewatertankfromthefrontoftheunit.Thelterisbehindthewatertank.
• Turnthelteranticlockwiseandremoveit(FigB).
• Rinsethelterunderatap.
• Retthelterandtightenitrmly.
• Reset the reminder light.
CLEANING
• Unplug the steam station when not in use, and before cleaning.
• Allow the iron to cool down completely before cleaning and storing away.
• Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth. If necessary, use a little dishwashing liquid.
• Remove spots, or burnt on fabrics, by ironing a damp cotton or linen cloth with the iron hot.
Take care not to scratch the soleplate.
• Do not immerse the steam station or iron in water or any other liquid.
• Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents, solvents or scourers on the soleplate as these
will damage the coating.
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Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd
Locked Bag 3004 Braeside
Victoria 3195 Australia
Customer Service in Australia
TollFree: 1800 623 118
Email: info@spectrumbrands.com.au
Website: www.spectrumbrands.com.au
Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd
PO Box 9817 Newmarket
Auckland 1149 New Zealand
Customer Service in New Zealand
TollFree: 0800 736 776
Email: service@spectrumbrands.co.nz
Website: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz
Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd
Warranty Against Defects
In this warranty:
Australian Consumer Law means the Australian consumer law set out in Schedule 2 to the
Competition and Consumer Act 2010;
CGA means the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;
Goods means the product or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and
purchased in Australia or New Zealand, as the case may be;
Manufacturer, We or us means:
1. for Goods purchased in Australia, Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd ABN, 78 007 070 573;
or
2. for Goods purchased in New Zealand, Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd, as the case
may be, contact details as set out at the end of this warranty;
Supplier means the authorised distributor or retailer of the Goods that sold you the Goods in
Australia or in New Zealand; and
You means you, the original end-user purchaser of the Goods.
1. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law, or the CGA. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
2. The benefits provided by this Warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in
respect of the Goods which the consumer has under either the Australian Consumer Law
or the CGA. The original purchaser of the Goods is provided with the following Warranty
subject to the Warranty Conditions:
3. We warrant the Goods for all parts defective in workmanship or materials from the date
of purchase, for the period of 2 years from the date of purchase (Warranty Period)
If the Goods prove defective within the Warranty Period by reason of improper workmanship
or material, we may, at our own discretion, repair or replace the Goods without charge.
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Warranty Conditions
4. The Goods must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This
Warranty does not apply should the defect in or failure of the Goods be attributable
to misuse, abuse, accident or non-observance of manufacturer’s instructions on the
part of the user. As far as the law permits, the manufacturer does not accept liability
for any direct or consequential loss, damage or other expense caused by or arising
out of any failure to use the Goods in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Exhaustible components (such as batteries, ironing board cover, filters and brushes) of
the Goods are included under this Warranty only where there is a defect in
workmanship or materials used.
6. The warranty granted under clause 3 is limited to repair or replacement only.
7. Any parts of the Goods replaced during repairs or any product replaced remain the
property of the manufacturer. In the event of the Goods being replaced during the
Warranty Period, the warranty on the replacement Goods will expire on the same
date as for the Warranty Period on the original Goods which are replaced.
8. In order to claim under the warranty granted under clause 3 you must:
(a) Retain this warranty with your receipt/proof of purchase; and
(b) Return the Goods to us at the relevant address or to the Supplier by prepaid
freight within the Warranty Period accompanied with (i) the legible and unmodified
original proof of purchase, which clearly indicates the name and address of the
Supplier, the date and place of purchase, the product name or other product serial
number and (ii) this warranty.
9. This warranty is immediately void if:
(a) Any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defaced;
(b) The Goods have been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorised
to do so by us or where non approved replaced parts are used.
10. The Goods are designed for domestic use only. A limited 90-day Warranty applies to
any industrial or commercial use of the Goods. The Goods must be connected to the
electrical voltage requirements as specified in the ratings label located on the Goods.
11. This warranty does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transport
of the Goods to and from the Supplier or us.
12. This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia against Spectrum Brands
Australia Pty Ltd and in New Zealand against Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd.
Contact us or the Supplier for further details.
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Registration of your warranty is not compulsory, it gives us a record of your purchase
AND entitles you to receive these benefits: Product information; Hints and tips; Recipes
and news; Information on special price offers and promotions.
Any questions? Please contact Customer Service for advice.
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