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general description (Fig. 1)
A
Cap of filling opening
B
Steam control
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= steam
t
= no steam
u
= Calc-Clean function
C
Spray button
8
D
Temperature dial
E
Temperature light
F
Mains cord
G
Spray nozzle
H
Water tank
I
Type plate
important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
Never immerse the iron in water.
Warning
Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate
corresponds to the local mains voltage before
you connect the appliance.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains
cord or the appliance itself shows visible
damage, or if the appliance has been dropped
or leaks.
If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it
replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised
by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
Never leave the appliance unattended when it
is connected to the mains.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
Do not let the mains cord come into contact
with the hot soleplate of the iron.
Caution
If the appliance has an earthed plug, it must be
plugged into an earthed wall socket.
Check the mains cord regularly for possible
damage.
The soleplate of the iron can become
extremely hot and may cause burns if touched.
When you have finished ironing, when you
clean the appliance, when you fill or empty the
water tank and also when you leave the iron
even for a short while: set the steam control
to the ‘no steam’ position, put the iron on its
heel and remove the mains plug from the wall
socket.
Always place and use the iron on a stable, level
and horizontal surface.
This appliance is intended for household use
only.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientific evidence available today.
Before first use
1
Remove any sticker or protective foil from
the soleplate.
2
Let the iron heat up to maximum
temperature.
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Pass the iron over a piece of damp cloth for
several minutes to remove any residues from
the soleplate.
Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you
use it for the first time. This ceases after a short while.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
Never immerse the iron in water.
1
Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2
Set the steam control to the ‘no steam’
position (Fig. 2).
3
Tilt the iron backwards.
4
Open the cap the of filling opening (Fig. 3).
5
Fill the water tank with tap water up to the
maximum level. (Fig. 4)
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX
indication.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling
agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the
water tank.
Note: If the tap water in your area is very hard, we
advise you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled
water or to use distilled water only.
6
Close the cap of the filling opening.
setting the temperature
1
Put the iron on its heel.
2
To set the required ironing temperature, turn
the temperature dial to the appropriate
position (Fig. 5).
Check the laundry care label for the required
ironing temperature:
1
Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose,
polyamide, polyester)
1
Silk
2
Wool
3
Cotton, linen
If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric
an article is made of, determine the right ironing
temperature by ironing a part that is not visible
when you wear or use the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the
reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches.
To prevent stains, do not use the spray function.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest
ironing temperature, such as those made of
synthetic fibres.
3
Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
The temperature light goes on (Fig. 6).
4
When the temperature light has gone out,
wait a while before you start ironing.
The temperature light goes on from time to time
during ironing.
Using the appliance
steam ironing
1
Make sure that there is enough water in the
water tank.
2
Select the recommended ironing temperature
(see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section
‘Setting the temperature’).
3
After the temperature light has gone out, set
the steam control to the appropriate steam
position. Make sure that the steam setting you
select is suitable for the ironing temperature
selected: (Fig. 7)
Temperature settings
2
to
3
for minimum to
moderate steam.
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Temperature settings
3
to MAX for moderate
to maximum steam.
The iron starts to produce steam as soon as
it reaches the set temperature.
ironing without steam
1
Set the steam control to the ‘no steam’
position (Fig. 2).
2
Select the recommended ironing temperature
(see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section
‘Setting the temperature’).
Features
spray function
You can use the spray function to remove stubborn
creases at any temperature.
1
Make sure that there is enough water in the
water tank.
2
Press the spray button (
8
)several times to
moisten the article to be ironed. (Fig. 8)
Cleaning and maintenance
After ironing
1
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket
and let the iron cool down.
2
Wipe scale and any other deposits off the
soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-
abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact
with metal objects. Never use a scouring pad,
vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate.
3
Clean the upper part of the appliance with a
damp cloth.
4
Regularly rinse the water tank with water.
Empty the water tank after cleaning.
Calc-Clean function
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two
weeks. If the water in your area is very hard (i.e.
when flakes come out of the soleplate during
ironing), use the Calc-Clean function more
frequently.
1
Set the steam control to the ‘no steam’
position (Fig. 2).
2
Set the temperature dial to MAX.
3
Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents
into the water tank.
4
Put the mains plug in the wall socket.
5
Unplug the iron when the temperature light
goes out.
6
Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam
control to the Calc-Clean position .
7
Hold the steam control at the Calc-Clean
position and gently shake the iron until all the
water in the tank has been used up (Fig. 9).
Steam and boiling water come out of the
soleplate. Scale (if any) is flushed out.
8
After you have used the Calc-Clean function,
set the steam control to the ‘no steam’
position.
9
Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water
that comes out of the iron still contains scale
particles.
After the Calc-Clean process
1
Connect the iron to the mains to let the
soleplate dry.
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