Self-Cleaning - Russell Hobbs 12290 Instructions And Warranty

SELF-CLEANING

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This function removes the scales and minerals built up in the Steam Chamber.
The iron will remain in the best condition if this function is performed at least
once a month or more regularly depending on the hardness of the water used.
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Fill the iron as described in the section of How to Fill Water;
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Fill the water tank up to half.
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Set the Steam control knob to
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Place the iron on a surface in upright standing position.
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Connect the iron to mains supply outlet, pilot light will glow for a second
then switches off.
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Turn the Temperature Dial in clockwise direction to 'MAX' position.
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Pilot light will glow to indicate that the iron is heating up.
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Pilot light will go off when the required temperature has been reached.
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Wait for one more cycle; pilot light will glow and switch off.
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Turn the Temperature Dial in anti-clockwise direction to „MIN‟.
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Disconnect the iron from mains supply outlet.
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Hold the iron horizontally over a sink.
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Rotate and hold the Steam Control/Self-Cleaning Knob to „
position.
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Steam and boiling hot water will emit from the holes on the sole plate which
contains scales and minerals that deposited in Steam Chamber in previous uses.
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Gently move the iron back and forth until the water tank is empty.
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When Self-Cleaning is completed, return the Steam Control/Self-Cleaning Knob
to position.
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Rest your steam iron back on its heel rest and allow to fully cool down.
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Wipe the soleplate with a cold damp cloth.
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Self-Cleaning Position
‟ (Descaling)