Russell Hobbs 26730-56 Wrap & Clip iron Manual

Russell Hobbs 26730-56 Wrap & Clip iron

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Follow basic safety precautions, including:

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or a lack of experience or 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 a hazard.
• The surfaces of the appliance will get hot during use.
• Do not immerse myself 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.

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

PARTS

1. Light
2. Temperature control
3. Water inlet
4. Cover
5. Spray nozzle
6. Soleplate
7. Steam control
8. Heel
9. Mark
10. Clip (see AFTER USE AND STORING)

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Note: Any water droplets or condensation inside the water tank are a result of quality testing before 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.

PREPARATION

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 .

FILLING

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). 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 .
3. Open the cover.
4. Pour slowly to let the air in the reservoir escape; you’ll cause an airlock, and the water will overflow.
5. Don’t fill past max, or water will escape in use.
6. Wipe up any spillage.

SWITCH ON

1. Set the temperature control to Set the steam control to .
2. Set 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.

TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDE

STEAM IRONING

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

SPRAY

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

SHOT OF STEAM

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

DRY IRONING

1. Set the steam control to .
2. Wait till the light goes off, then start ironing.

VERTICAL STEAMING

Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics.

• Check that there’s adequate ventilation behind the fabric; 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.
2. Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric.
3. Press the button (you’re using the “shot of steam” function vertically).
4. Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.

SELF CLEAN

To avoid scale build-up, use the self-clean function at least monthly in normal water areas, more often in hard water areas. Products returned under guarantee with faults due to scale will be subject to a repair charge. 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.
3. Set 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 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 button.

AFTER USE AND STORING

CAUTION: Allow the iron to fully cool before storing.

1. Set the temperature control to Set the steam control to .
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. Set 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 around the heel.
9. The cord can be wrapped around the heel of your iron for storage. 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.

RECYCLING

To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances, appliances, and rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries marked with one of these symbols must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. Always dispose of electrical and electronic products and, where applicable, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries at an appropriate official recycling/collection point. Visit www.russellhobbs.com for more details.

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