Russell Hobbs RHC400 - Switching On and Steaming; Fabric and Frame Check; Steaming Operation; Auto Shut-off and Resuming

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• Dry off any excess water from the tank. Push water tank back into the
steamer base; click into place.
• Torellatanytimeduringuse,turnsteameroffbypressingthepower
button until the blue indicator light is off, unplug from outlet, and follow
the above procedure.
NOTE: After refilling, allow to reheat for 45 seconds and then prime pump by
holding steam trigger until steam forms.
SWITCHING ON
1. Read the manufacturer's fabric label to make sure the fabrics are
suitable for steaming.
• If you see “do not iron” or this icon
, attach the delicate fabric
frame and make sure to test on an inconspicuous area prior to steaming
the entire garment.
• If you see “do not steam” or this icon
, do not steam the garment.
2. Refer to the “Preparation and attaching frames” section for determining
whether to use a frame. Attach or remove frames while the steamer and
frames are cool.
• Hang the garment in an area that will not be impacted by the heat and
steam, such as on a shower rod.
3. Plug the steamer into an outlet and then press the power button. (F) The
blue power button light will slowly blink, indicating that the steamer is
heating.
4. After about 45 seconds the power light will stay on, indicating the
steamer is preheated.
5. Prime the water pump by holding steam trigger until steam forms.
6. To generate steam, press down on the steam trigger with your index
nger.(G)Aslongasthetriggerishelddown,steamwillemitfromthe
steamer. When the trigger is released, the steam will stop.
 •Togenerateaconstantowofsteamwithoutholdingthetrigger,press
the steam trigger and then slide the continuous steam switch down. (H)
This will activate the continuous steam feature. To turn the steam off,
press the trigger, push the continuous steam switch up and then release
trigger.
7. 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. (I)
NOTE: It is normal to feel or hear the water pump in the handle.
NOTE: If the steamer is left inactive, the auto shut-off feature will activate, indicated by the rapidly blinking
Power Button. To resume steaming after the auto shut-off is activated, either press the steam trigger or press
the power button. Allow the steamer to preheat if needed.
8. Whennishedsteaming,pressandholdthepowerbuttonuntilitsblue
light turns off (about 3 seconds) and unplug from outlet. (J)
9. Stand steamer on its base and allow it to completely cool off before
storing. (K) To avoid mineral buildup, empty the tank after each use.
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