Using The Appliance - Philips HI 518 Manual

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2 Set the required ironing temperature by turning the
temperature dial to the appropriate position.
Check the care label for the required ironing temperature:
- 1
Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)
- 1 Silk
- 2
Wool
- 3 Cotton, linen
If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) an article is made of,
determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will not
be visible when you wear or use the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric
to prevent shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent
stains.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature,
such as those made of synthetic fibres.
3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
4 Start ironing when the amber temperature pilot light has first
gone out and then goes on again.
The amber pilot light will go on from time to time during ironing.

Using the appliance

Steam ironing
Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures.
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
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2 Turn the temperature dial to a position between 2 and MAX.
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3 Select the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam
setting you select is suitable for the ironing temperature
selected:
- 1 - 3 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to 3)
- 3 - 6 for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)
The iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been
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reached.