Russell Hobbs RHC470 2-in-1 Steamer Supreme Instructions

Russell Hobbs RHC470 2-in-1 Steamer Supreme

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. Care should be taken when using the appliance due to emission of steam.
5. 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.
6. This appliance must be attended whilst plugged in.
7. Ensure the iron is standing on its heel and with the soleplate clear of any surrounding objects when switching on.
8. Ensure the iron is unplugged during filling and emptying.
9. Always turn off and unplug from the wall power outlet when not in use.
10. To avoid possible burns, ensure the appliance is off and has cooled before cleaning.
11. To disconnect, turn off the wall power outlet, then grasp and pull the plug from the wall outlet. Never pull by the cord.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Do not use on an inclined or unstable surface.
15. 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.
16. Ensure the power cord does not present a tripping hazard.
17. Do not place on or near any heat sources.
18. Follow the instructions when cleaning this appliance.
19. Cleaning or user maintenance shall not be carried out by children without the supervision of a person responsible for their safety.
20. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended purpose.
21. Misuse of the appliance may cause injury.
22. 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.
23. This appliance is not a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
24. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
25. 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.
26. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
    • Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
    • Farm houses;
    • By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments;
    • Bed & breakfast type environments.

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

• Fill the water tank with clean water, and then empty the water to ensure the tank is clean of any manufacturing residues. Refill the tank.
• The steamer may give off an odour and small amount of vapour when switched on for the first time. This is normal and will stop as the element cures.
• Remove labels, stickers and packaging from the appliance.
• Iron an old piece of dampened cotton fabric or linen, to clean the soleplate.

CAUTION: HOT SURFACES

PARTS

1. Ceramic heating plate
2. Steam trigger lock
3. Steam trigger
4. Water inlet
5. Water tank
6. Power light
7. Power button
8. Fabric attachment
9. Delicate fabric attachment
10. Upholstery attachment
11. Heat resistant bag
12. Lint attachment (not shown)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• For best performance, we recommend using distilled, purified or filtered water in your steamer. Tap water contains minerals that can build up inside your steamer over time and reduce its efficiency or even cause damage.
• Never use perfumes, oils or other additives.
• Always check the garment’s care label before steaming, and always test fabrics for colourfastness in an inconspicuous area. Steamers are not recommended for use on leather, suede, vinyl, plastic, or other materials that are sensitive to steam.
• During use the steamer and accessories will become HOT. Never try to fit or remove attachments while still hot.
• After preheating, prime the water pump by holding the steam trigger until steam forms.
• It is normal to feel or hear the water pump inside the device. It may become louder when the water level in the tank is low. Check and refill the tank when required.
• Small amounts of dripping might occur during use. If excessive, your steamer needs time to get back up to full temperature. Just allow the steamer a minute to reheat.
• Wearing clothes immediately after ironing or steaming can actually create wrinkles. Always allow the clothing to cool for about 5 minutes before wearing.

ATTACHMENTS

Your steamer has four attachments. Each attachment is marked with an icon.

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Fabric attachment

| Opens up the fibres in fabrics so the steam can better penetrate the material; good for thicker materials like coats and can also help to remove pilling.
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Delicate fabric attachment

| Reduces the possibility of damage to fabrics such as silk and lace.

Tip: For items with printing/embellishment, turn the garment inside out to avoid damage to sensitive areas.

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Upholstery attachment

| Deodorise, refresh and clean larger materials such as bedding, mattresses, curtains, soft toys, sofas and much more.

Always test for colourfastness and heat sensitivity on an inconspicuous area.

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Lint attachment

| For any garment that allows medium to high heat and allows for use of steam.

Tip: Attachment helps remove lint, hair and animal fur.

FITTING/REMOVING (FIG. A)

1. Make sure that the steamer and attachment are cool.
2. Hook the top of the attachment over the top edge of the steamer.
3. Click the bottom edge into place.
4. Remove attachments by lifting them away from your steamer starting at the heel. When removing the attachment, watch that may have built up during use. 4

FILLING

You may use the steamer with tap-water, however if you live in 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 steamers.

1. Place the steamer as shown (Fig. B). You can also place your steamer on the heat resistant storage bag.
2. Open the water inlet cover (Fig. C).
3. Pour slowly, to let the air in the reservoir escape, otherwise you’ll cause an air lock and the water will overflow.
4. Don’t fill past the max marking or water will escape in use.
   • To refill at any time during use, turn the steamer off by pressing the power button until the blue indicator light goes out, unplug from outlet
   • After refilling, allow to reheat for 45 seconds and then prime the pump by holding the steam trigger until steam forms.

USING

• If the label says “do not iron” or shows this icon , fit the delicate attachment and make sure to test on an inconspicuous area prior to steaming the entire garment.
• If the label says “do not steam” or shows this icon , do not steam the garment
• Hang the garment in an area that will not be affected or damaged by the heat and steam, such as on a shower curtain rail, or in an open doorway. Alternatively, place the garment on a bed or towel. You can use the heat resistant bag between the bed/towel and garment if required.
• Fit any attachment you wish to use.
• Plug the steamer in then press the power button. The blue power button light will slowly flash, indicating that the steamer is heating.
• After about 45 seconds the power light will stay on, indicating your steamer is ready to use.
• Prime the water pump by holding steam trigger until steam forms.
• To generate steam, press the steam trigger. As long as the trigger is held, steam will emit from the steamer. When the trigger is released, the steam will stop.
  • To generate a constant flow of steam without holding the trigger, press the steam trigger and then slide the steam trigger lock downwards. You can then release pressure on the steam trigger. To turn the steam off, press the trigger, slide the steam trigger lock upwards, then release the trigger.
• With your free hand keep the fabric taut. Steam the garment with slow, downward strokes, keeping the head of the steamer in contact with the fabric (Fig. D).
• When you have finished, press and hold the power button until the blue light goes out (about 3 seconds) and unplug.
• After ironing or between garments, set your steamer down with the handle resting on a flat, stable surface. You can use the heat resistant bag to rest your steamer on (Fig. E).

CERAMIC HEATED PLATE

Your steamer features a ceramic heated plate that helps smooth out wrinkles and creases on the areas of garments tha re more difficult to reach with steam alone. The temperature of the plate is safe for all ironable fabrics.
To press garments (collars, cuffs, etc.) place it on a flat, heat resistant surface. Keep the plate in contact with the garment. Use steam as required. You can use the heat resitant bag to iron on (Fig F). Important: Always make sure that the surface you use to iron on will not be affected or damaged by heat or steam!

AUTO SHUT OFF

If you haven’t used the steam trigger for approximately 8 minutes, your steamer will enter auto shut off mode. In auto shut off mode, the blue light will flash. To restart your steamer, press and
hold the steam trigger for a few seconds until your steamer begins to steam again and the blue light stops flashing.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

When storing or after use, do not wrap the mains cord around the appliance as this can damage the cord.

1. Make sure steamer is off, unplugged and completely cool.
2. Wipe all surfaces with a clean damp cloth.
3. After the steamer has been thoroughly dried, turn it back on and lightly steam over an old cloth. This will help remove any residue left in the steam holes.
4. To avoid mineral buildup, empty the tank after each use.

CLEANING ATTACHMENTS

• Fabric attachment: Wipe with damp cloth to clean.
• Delicate fabric attachment: Wash with cold water and small amounts of a gentle cleanser if needed. The fabric cannot be removed.
• Upholstery attachment: The fabric can be removed and hand washed with cold water and a gentle cleanser.
• Lint Attachment: Wipe with damp cloth to clean.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Not enough steam or no steam is coming out of the steamer.

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The steamer is not heated to full temperature.

| Always allow steamer to preheat at least 45 seconds, or until the power button light stops flashing.
There is not enough water in the water tank.| Fill the water tank.

The water pump hasn’t been primed.

| After preheating, always prime the water pump by holding the steam trigger until steam forms.

Discoloured water is coming through the holes and staining the fabric.

| Residue has built up in the water tank.| Empty the water tank after each use. Only use distilled, filtered, or purified water.
Perfumed or scented additives were used.| Never use perfumed or scented additives.

Steamer is leaking or spitting.

| Steamer is not hot enough.| Allow the steamer to heat for about 45 seconds.
Water tank is running low.| Fill the water tank.

DISPOSAL/RECYCLING

Legislation in some localities mandates that e-waste (anything with a plug, battery or cord) is disposed of through controlled recycling facilities and must not be disposed of in general household waste. For more information about recycling of electrical and battery operated appliances, please contact your local council or your local household waste disposal service.

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• Australian Consumer Law means the Australian consumer law set out in Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010;

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  • 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.
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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.

Warranty Conditions

• 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.

• 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.

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• This warranty is immediately void if:

  • Any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defaced;
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