Philips GC2126, User Manual

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Setting the temperature
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The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first
time.This will cease after a short while.
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1 Put the iron on its heel and set the temperature dial to the
required ironing temperature by turning it to the appropriate
position.
- Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature.
-
1
Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
-
1
Silk
-
2
Wool
-
3
Cotton, linen
- If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric 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.
2 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
3 When the temperature light has gone out, wait a while before
you start ironing.
B
The temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.
Using the appliance
Steam ironing
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
1 Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.
See 'Setting the temperature'.
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2 Set the steam control to the appropriate steam position.
-
Á
for minimum steam (temperature settings
2
and
3
).
-
Ë
for moderate steam (temperature settings
3
to MAX)
(specific types only).
-
È
for maximum steam (temperature settings
3
to MAX).
B
Steaming will start as soon as the set temperature has been reached.
GC2215/2120/2115/2110/2105 only:
Water may leak from the soleplate if the set temperature is too low
(MIN to
2
).
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