Philips HI515, Manual

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Before first use
1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and
clean it with a soft cloth.
Always put the iron on a flat, stable surface to prevent the iron from
toppling over (avoid putting it too close to the edges of the ironing
board or table). Make sure that the mains cord does not obstruct any
passage.
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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.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
Never immerse the iron in water.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam).
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2 Put the iron on its heel and open the cap of the filling opening.
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3 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level by
means of the filling cup.
Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.
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If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to use
distilled water.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing additives
chemically descaled water or other chemicals in the water tank.
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4 Close the cap of the filling opening.
Setting the temperature
1 Put the iron on its heel.
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