- Never use the appliance if it is damaged in any way. Regularly check if the mains cord and the supply hose are still undamaged and safe. If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- If steam escapes from under the steam tank cap when the appliance is heating up, switch the appliance off and contact a service centre authorised by Philips. - Do not remove the cap from the steam tank when the steam tank is under pressure.
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ENGLISH Pour water into the steam tank (max. 1 litre). Use tap water to fill the tank up to the maximum level. If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix tap water with an equal portion of distilled water, or to use distilled water only.
Setting the temperature Always place the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface Do not put the steam tank on the soft part of the ironing board. Always place the iron on the iron stand. Do not put the hot iron on the supply hose or the mains cord.
ENGLISH ◗ Do not use steam when you are ironing coloured silk.This could cause stains. Steam ironing Make sure that there is enough water in the steam tank. ◗ Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures (temperature settings 2 to MAX). Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.
◗ If you have been ironing at a high temperature and subsequently set the temperature dial (I) to a lower setting, wait until the temperature pilot light (G) goes on again before you continue ironing.This will prevent damage to your fabrics. Other features Steaming in vertical position Hanging curtains and clothes (jackets, suits, coats) can be steam...
ENGLISH Anti-calc funnel (types GC6268/GC6068/GC6029 only) To ensure a longer lifetime of the iron. Use the anti-calc funnel (M) when you fill the steam tank with water. After ironing Switch the appliance off by setting the on/off switch (D) to 'off'. Depressurise the steam tank by pressing the steam activator button until you no longer hear any steam escaping from the appliance.
Guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet).
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ENGLISH Problem Some smoke comes out of the appliance after you have switched the appliance on for the first time. White particles come out of the soleplate of your new iron. Droplets of water escape from the soleplate. The appliance does not produce steam.
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