Philips GC8600 series Manual page 5

- 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.
- Do not allow children to play with the appliance.
- 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.
- Children are not allowed to clean the appliance and
perform the Calc-Clean procedure without supervision.
- Do not let the mains cord and supply hose come into
contact with the hot soleplate of the iron.
- If steam or hot water droplets escape from under
the EASY DE-CALC knob when the appliance heats
up, switch off the appliance and let it cool down for 2
hours. Then reinsert the EASY DE-CALC knob. If steam
continues to escape when the appliance heats up, switch
off the appliance and contact a service centre authorised
by Philips.
- Do not remove the EASY DE-CALC knob from the
steam generator when the steam generator is still hot or
under pressure.
- Do not use any other cap on the steam generator than
the EASY DE-CALC knob that has been supplied with
the appliance.
Caution
- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
- Always place and use the steam generator on a stable,
level and horizontal surface.
- Check the mains cord and the supply hose regularly for
possible damage.
- Fully unwind the mains cord before you plug it in the wall
socket.
- 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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