Before First Use; Preparing For Use; Filling The Water Tank - Philips GC4340 Directions For Use Manual

◗ Always place and use the iron and the stand, if provided, on a
stable, level and horizontal surface.
◗ Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids
or other chemicals in the water tank.
◗ This appliance is intended for household use only.

Before first use

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1 Remove the heat-resistant protective cover from the soleplate
(GC4340 only). Remove any sticker or protective foil from the
soleplate.
The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time.This
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will cease after a short while.

Preparing for use

Filling the water tank

Never immerse the iron in water.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
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2 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam).
3 Open the cap of the filling opening.
4 Tilt the iron backwards.
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5 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level by
means of the filling cup.
Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or
other chemicals in the water tank.
◗ 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.
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6 Close the cap of the filling opening ('click').
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