Philips CompactCare GC6500 SERIES User Manual page 8

Caution
- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
- Check the mains cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage.
- Always place and use the iron and the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface.
- The iron stand and the soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if
touched. If you want to move the steam tank, do not touch the stand.
- When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill or empty the
steam tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: put the iron on the iron
stand, set the on/off switch to 'O' and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
- Rinse the steam tank regularly according to the instructions in chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance'.
- This 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.
Before first use
1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean the soleplate with a soft
cloth.
2 Fully unwind the mains cord and supply hose.
3 Place the steam tank on a stable, level surface.
4 Place the iron on the iron stand.
Preparing for use
Filling the steam tank
Never immerse the steam tank in water.
Do not open the steam tank cap when the iron and the steam tank are still hot.
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
2 Slowly unscrew the steam tank cap (Fig. 2).
You may hear a sound when you remove the cap. This sound is caused by the vacuum or residual
pressure inside the steam tank and is perfectly normal.
3 Pour water into the steam tank (max. 800ml) (Fig. 3).
Use tap water to fill the tank.
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to use 50% distilled water and 50%
tap water.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the
steam tank.
4 Screw the steam tank cap tightly onto the filling opening of the steam tank.
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