Russell Hobbs 26480 Bright Berry Steam Iron User Manual

26480 Bright Berry Steam Iron User Manual
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26480 Bright Berry Steam Iron

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Follow basic safety precautions, including:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and 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.
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 hazard.

The surfaces of the appliance will get hot during use.
**** Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.

• 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. Reservoir
8. Heel

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

• Remove labels, stickers and packaging from the iron and soleplate.
• 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.

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 •.
3. Open the cover.
4. Pour slowly, to let the air in the reservoir escape, otherwise you’ll cause an air lock 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.
2. Sit 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

If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions on the label.

DRY IRONING

1. Do your dry ironing first, then switch off, fill the reservoir, and do your steam ironing.
2. Wait till the light goes off, then start ironing.

STEAM IRONING

1. If you intend to use steam the temperature control must be at lor higher.
2. Wait till the light goes out, 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 S 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 lor higher.
2. Lift the iron off the fabric.
3. Press the P button.
4. Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.

VERTICAL STEAMING

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

• Check that there’s adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise 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.
• Check that there’s water in the reservoir.

1. Set the temperature control to max.
2. Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric.
3. Press the P button (you’re using the “shot of steam” function vertically).
4. Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.

AFTER USE

1. Set the temperature 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. Sit 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 round the heel.
9. Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate.

CLEANING

1. Unplug the iron, and sit it on its heel to cool.
2. Clean the outside surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth.
3. Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar.

ANTI-SCALE

• The anti-scale agent incorporated in the iron helps prevent the build-up of scale.
• Don’t use a descaling solution, or you’ll destroy the anti-scale agent.

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.

SERVICE
If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model Number 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: support@russellhobbs.com telephone: 0345 658 9700 (local rate number)
Please note: If you have purchased the product within the last 6 months, please contact the retailer in the first instance to deal with any matters relating to warranty.

GUARANTEE

Defects affecting product functionality appearing within the guarantee period will be corrected by replacement or repair at our option provided the product is used and  maintained in accordance with the instructions. Your statutory rights are not affected.
This warranty shall not be valid where it is contrary to U.S. and other applicable laws, or where the warranty would be prohibited under any economic sanctions, export  control laws, embargos, or other restrictive trade measures enforced by the United States or other applicable jurisdictions. This includes, without limitation, any warranty  claims implicating parties from, or otherwise located in, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria and the Crimea region.
Guarantee period = 2 years from first retail purchase.
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