Philips PerfectCare 6000 Series, Manual

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ENGLISH

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Do not let the mains cord and steam 

supply hose come into contact with the hot 

soleplate of the iron.

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Keep your fingers or hand away from the 

soleplate when steam is activated to avoid 

burns during ironing.

CAUTION: Hot surface

Surfaces are liable to get hot 

during use (for irons with hot 

symbol marked on the appliance).

Caution

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Do not leave the appliance unattended 

during the Calc-Clean process. 

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Descale or calc clean the steam generator 

according to the instructions in chapter 

‘Cleaning and maintenance’.

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Always perform the Calc-Clean process 

with the Calc-Clean container and do not 

interrupt the process.

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Do not let the iron rest on its heel during the 

Calc-Clean process as hot water comes out. 

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After the calc-clean process, the calc-clean 

container becomes hot. Wait approximately 

5 minutes to cool down before you touch it. 

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The appliance must be used and placed on a 

flat, heat-resistant surface. When you place 

the iron on its stand, make sure that the 

surface on which you place it is stable. Stand 

is the heel of the iron or the part, which the 

iron is placed when at rest. 

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Only connect the appliance to an earthed 

wall socket. 

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Fully unwind the mains cord before you put 

the plug in the wall socket. 

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The iron platform and the soleplate of the 

iron can become extremely hot and may 

cause burns if touched. If you want to move 

the steam generator, do not touch the iron 

platform. 

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When you have finished ironing, when you 

clean the appliance, when you fill or empty 

the steam generator and when you leave the 

iron even for a short while: put the iron back 

on the iron platform, switch off the appliance 

and remove the mains plug from the wall 

socket. 

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Do not add perfumed water, water from 

the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch, descaling 

agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled 

water or other chemicals, as they may cause 

water leakage, brown staining or damage to 

your appliance.

Introduction

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Important

Read the separate important information leaflet 

and the user manual carefully before you use 

the appliance. Save both documents for future 

reference.

This appliance has been designed for domestic 

use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use 

or failure to comply with the instructions, the 

manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the 

guarantee will not apply.

Danger

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Never immerse the appliance in water.

Warning

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Do not use the appliance if the plug, the 

mains cord, the steam supply hose or the 

appliance itself shows visible damage, or if 

the appliance has been dropped or leaked. 

For repair or service, you must have the 

appliance inspected by Philips, a service 

center authorized by Philips or similarly 

qualified persons. 

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Check if the voltage indicated on the type 

plate corresponds to the local mains voltage 

before you connect the appliance. 

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Do not leave the appliance unattended 

when it is connected to the mains. 

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This appliance can be used by children aged 

8 or above and by persons with reduced 

physical, sensory or mental capabilities or 

lack of experience and knowledge if they 

have been given instructions in safe use of 

the appliance or supervision to establish safe 

use and if they have been made aware of the 

hazards involved. 

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Children aged 8 or over are only allowed to 

clean the appliance and perform descale or 

Calc-Clean procedure under supervision. 

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Do not allow children to play with the 

appliance. 

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Keep the iron and its mains cord out of the 

reach of children aged 8 or under when the 

appliance is switched on or cooling down. 

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Handle your iron carefully and never direct 

the steam towards persons or animals as 

your appliance gives off steam which can 

cause burns.