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introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the
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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.
- 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
- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
- Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage.
- Always place and use the iron on a stable, level and horizontal surface.
- 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 and also when
you leave the iron even for a short while: put the iron on its heel and remove
the mains plug from the wall socket.
- The 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.
General description (Fig. 1)
A
Temperature dial
B
Temperature light
C
Mains cord
D
Heel
E
Type plate
F
Soleplate
Before first use
1
Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.
2
Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature and pass the iron over a piece
of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any residues from the soleplate.
Using the appliance
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. 2).
- 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.
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.
ironing
Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This stops after
a short while.
1
Put the iron on its heel.
2
Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
3
Set the recommended ironing temperature (see section ‘Setting
the temperature’ above) (Fig. 2).
4
Let the iron heat up until the temperature light first goes out and
then goes on again (Fig. 3).
Note: The temperature light goes on from time to time during ironing.
5
Start ironing.
Tip: Ironing is easier and takes less time if you moisten the article first.
Cleaning
1
Put the iron on its heel.
2
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down for at
least 30 minutes.
3
Wipe the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.
To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects.
Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate.
4
Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
storage
1
Put the iron on its heel.
2
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down for at
least 30 minutes.
3
Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility (Fig. 4).
4
Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place (Fig. 5).
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance away with the normal household waste at the
end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 6).
Guarantee & service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips
website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your
country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is
no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the
appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact
the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The iron is
plugged in but
the soleplate is
cold.
There is a
connection
problem.
Check the mains cord, the plug and the
wall socket.
The temperature
dial is set to MIN.
Set the temperature dial to the
required position (see section ‘Setting
the temperature’ in chapter ‘Using the
appliance’).
