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Ceralon soleplate

HI296

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Summary of Contents for HI296

Page 1: ...iron removable water reservoir Ceralon soleplate HI296 HI296 IRON V1 1 13 00 2 12 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...f it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water To avoid the risk of electric shock do not disassemble the iron return the iron to the retail location where it was purchased for examination and repair Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used 7 Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces Let the iron cool completely before puttin...

Page 3: ...he same circuit 2 If an extension cord is absolutely necessary a 10 ampere cord should be used Cords rated for less amperage may overheat Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL POLARIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS This Philips Iron has a polarized plug for an added safety feature Plug will fit into polarized outlet only one way If...

Page 4: ... dry ironing for long periods of time 4 Preheat iron for approximately 2 minutes at proper temperature setting NOTE Iron must be on heel rest to preheat If left to preheat with soleplate in down position iron will automatically shut off after 30 seconds before reaching desired temperature 5 Begin ironing When finished stand iron in upright position on heel rest Remove cord from electrical outlet 6...

Page 5: ...cal outlet If the tap water in your area is very hard we advise you to mix it with an equal portion of distilled water or to use distilled water only Do not use vinegar starch or chemically descaled water 6 Slide the removable water reservoir into the iron until you hear a click Setting the temperature 1 Put the iron on its heel 2 Plug cord in electrical outlet 3 3 Set theTemperature Control to th...

Page 6: ...nd any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non abrasive liquid cleaner Keep the soleplate smooth avoid hard contact with metal objects 7 3 2 Press and hold the Extra Steam button for a maximum of 5 seconds 3 Release the button Wait at least 1 minute before using Extra Steam again to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate Auto off An electronic safety device will auto...

Page 7: ...o or Turn Steam Control to Position When ironing wool always use a press cloth and moisture Never press wool dry Turn Temperature Control to maximum setting Turn Steam Control to Position Lightly dampen fabric for thorough pressing Iron dark colored fabrics on the wrong side to avoid shining TEMP CONTROL SETTING Min Lo Med Med Max STEAM SETTING O Dry Iron Only O Dry Iron Only Pos 1 Pos 1 Pos 2 Pos...

Page 8: ...l Rights Reserved HI296 For assistance For assistance call toll free 1 800 243 7884 or visit our website www philipsonline com 10 Possible cause s Not enough water in the removable water reservoir The steam control has been set to position O The iron is not hot enough The Extra Steam function has been used too often within a very short period The iron is not hot enough to steam The auto off functi...

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