Self-Cleaning; Emptying And Storing; Cleaning The Iron - Russell Hobbs RHI101 Instructions And Warranty

SELF-CLEANING

This function removes the scale and minerals built up in the Steam Chamber. The iron
will remain in good condition if this function is performed regularly, at least once a
month or more depending upon the hardness of the water used.
1. Fill the iron as described in How to Fill Water; fill the water tank up to half.
2. Connect to a mains supply outlet.
Turn the Temperature Dial in clockwise direction to 'Max' setting.
3.
4. The Pilot light glows indicating the iron is switched on.
5. The Pilot light goes off when the required temperature is reached.
6. Wait for one more cycle; the pilot light glows and goes off.
Turn the Temperature Dial in an anti-clockwise direction to 'Min'.
7.
8. Disconnect the iron from the mains supply outlet.
9. Hold the iron horizontally over a sink.
10. Pull and hold the Steam Control/Self-Cleaning Knob to '
position.
11. Steam and boiling hot water will drain from the holes on the soleplate washing
away the scale and minerals that have built up inside the Steam Chamber.
12. Gently move the iron back and forth until the water tank is empty.
13. When Self-Cleaning is complete, release the Self-Cleaning button.
14. Rest your steam iron back on its heel rest and allow to fully cool down.
15. Wipe the soleplate with a cold damp cloth.
Caution: Keep skin/body away from the hot water.

EMPTYING AND STORING

1. Move the Steam Control Knob to
2. Disconnect the iron from the mains supply outlet.
3. Hold the iron upside down and gently shake it to remove the
remaining water.
4. When the iron gets cool completely, store it vertically in a
safe place.

CLEANING THE IRON

1. Disconnect the iron from the mains supply outlet.
2. Use a damp cloth to remove any deposits on the sole plate
or the cabinet.
Note:
Never use sharp or rough objects to remove the deposits on the sole plate.
Never use any abrasive agents, vinegar or other chemical agents to clean the iron.
position.
' (Descaling)