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Introduction
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General description (Fig. 1)
Spray nozzle (specific types only)
A
Filling opening
B
Steam control
C
- O = no steam
- l = moderate steam
- ; = maximum steam
- x = Calc-Clean function
Spray button T (specific types only)
D
Steam boost 9 (specific types only)
E
Automatic shut-off light (specific types only)
F
Temperature light
G
Mains cord
H
Anti-Calc tablet (specific types only)
I
Type plate
J
Water tank
K
Temperature dial
L
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- Never immerse the iron in water.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before
you connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself shows visible damage,
or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron.
Caution
- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
- Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage.
- The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched.
- When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill or empty the
water tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: set the steam control to
position O, put the iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
- Always place and use the iron on a stable, level and horizontal surface.
- Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the
water tank.