Russell Hobbs Powersteam Ultra 3100 W Vertical Steam Iron 20630 - Black and Grey

Product Information

The cordless design lasts for 30 seconds between 30-second recharges, but its long-lasting tank is easy to refill and the max line is clearly visible when it's in the position for filling. The cap did occasionally pop open in use, though. When you hear the word "iron", a traditional steam iron is probably the first thing that springs to mind. These compact models feature a built-in water tank that heats up and releases steam to relax the fabric and remove any creases.

Steam setting is being used at too low a temperature - The steam function should be switched to "no steam" when using the iron at lower temperatures or the water tank shoud be emptied. The Russell Hobbs Powersteam Ultra iron was tested on various fabrics, including heavy denim, and clothing, including school uniforms. Laura used a Minky Ergo Ironing Board during testing.

How we tested

The Good Housekeeping Institute tests each steam iron on a range of fabrics, including nylon, cotton, polycotton and linen, to assess how well they remove creases.

There is an anti-scale agent incorporated into the iron itself, so there is no need to use a descaling solution, but Russell Hobbs recommends giving the whole thing a good clean at least once a month (or more often if you live in a hard water area) using the Powersteam Ultra’s handy self-clean button. Just fill the reservoir up to the max level, turn the steam function off, set the temperature on low, plug in and press the self-clean button to wash the water through the soleplate. Don’t forget to do this over a basin or washing up bowl, or things will get messy. When you're vacuuming pile carpets and rugs, you should use the turbo brush, but when you're cleaning bare floors and walls, it's best to use the wall/floor brush. Some parts of the appliance have been slightly greased and as a result, the appliance may produce some smoke when it is switched on for the first time. To disassemble the Russell Hobbs 15081steam glide iron, you have to remove the two hidden screws on the handle. To locate the first screw remove the two adjacent blue buttons which are each held in with two hidden clips front and rear, so lever out with small screwdriver or similar. The second hidden screw is under the pivots of the water inlet lid.(I broke one of the plastic pivots but no big deal). Then using a thin blade, separate the top half of the handle from the bottom half of the handle. A bit of force is needed as there are more plastic clips. I started from the rear.To switch on again, lift it up, tilt it forward, then sit it upright to return to operating temperature. No settings are lost during auto shut-off. You can also press the spray button with the same hand that's holding the iron. The button does leave some droplets on garments though, and the steam boost was stiff to activate at first.

Some may try to convince you that the best steam iron will cost you an arm and a leg. But the Russell Hobbs Powersteam Ultra is here to prove them all wrong.As the outstanding balance, plus the interest now form part of your payable balance they will attract interest The Russell Hobbs Powersteam Ultra has plenty of steam and an enjoyably powerful Steam Shot. It switches itself off if you forget about it, has a big tank, a glide-y ceramic soleplate, and is easy to clean. I like its heaviness, too. The whole iron feels strong and well-engineered.

Its wide spout is easy to fill and empty and the max line is well-positioned to avoid overfilling. The iron shuts off when left lying flat after 30 seconds, and it alerts you beforehand. It wasn’t the fastest to heat up on test and the spray leaked a little, while some buttons were stiff to use at first. years standard guarantee that can be extended to 3 years when you register your product at https://eu.russellhobbs.com/register/ You can use Take 3 as many times as you want as long as you have the available credit on your Account We will confirm the receipt of Your complaint within 48 hours of receiving it. We will endeavor to have a resolution to Your complaint within 5 working days. If You are not satisfied with the outcome of Your complaint, You may refer the Self clean is required or has not been carried out correctly - Refer to the instruction booklet for self clean instructions.Filling the Russell Hobbs Powersteam Ultra 3100w is easy enough. If you live in a soft-water area, simply fill directly from your tap; if you live in a hard-water area, however, Russell Hobbs recommends that you use distilled water with this iron.