As part of our ongoing quality monitoring program, we’ve identified an issue with a small number of our Irons and a Kettle that may carry a risk.

Yes. Descaling is an important part of the maintenance of your appliance. You should descale your appliance regularly - at least monthly. Nearly all steam irons have anti-scale and anti-calcium functions. These are particularly important if you live in a hard water area, as calcium in the water supply will form limescale over time, which eventually clogs the steam vents. The Russell Hobbs Powersteam has a nice clear water tank and, despite the box and online promotional material saying it had a 350ml capacity, it takes 400ml to fill the tank to the “max” mark. Read next: Best lint remover and fabric shavers to get rid of lint, hair and bobbles from clothing Does the Russell Hobbs Powersteam Ultra offer value for money? If your product is a washer or dryer, Product Care will cover up to €150 for laundry expenses if your product is out of service for more than 10 days from the time you notify us of the fault. Please see Terms and Conditions for fullGood every day iron for regular use. The iron looks similar to others apart from the quite pointy tip, the instructions on how to use the different functions and fill up with water etc were clear and simple and all the functions were easy to find and switch on and off. Limited. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Sales arranged by Direct Group

If Your Product costs more than €200 and has had two qualified service repairs and requires a third during the term of the plan, your product will be replaced. Would you be lost without this product? If it breaks, we’ll aim to replace it within 2 days with no excess to pay. 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. 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. Shop Direct Finance Company will receive a commission from the Insurer for arranging and administering your Insurance policy.

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. Continuous steam pressure: Measured in grams, the higher the steam rate, the more effective the iron. Anything over 50g/minute would be considered high for a steam iron, with those on our list ranging from 30g to 85g. 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.