Philips HI981/03, User Manual

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• Pure woollen fabrics (100% wool) may be
pressed with the iron set to a steam position. It
is recommended to apply shot-of-steam and
use a dry pressing cloth.
When steam-ironing woollen fabrics, shining of
the fabric may occur. This can be prevented by
turning the article inside out and ironing the
inside.
• Velvet and other textures which rapidly acquire
shiny spots should be ironed in one direction
only (with the nap), applying only light pressure.
Always keep the iron moving.
• Iron the reverse side of synthetic materials and
silk to prevent shining spots. When ironing
coloured silk, it is not advisable to use steam as
this may cause stains.
Filling with water (for steam-ironing)
- Position the steam tank on a stable flat surface
and unscrew the cap of the steam tank (E) by
turning anti-clockwise.
- Fill the steam tank with water (max. 1 litre)
(fig. 2).
• You can use tapwater. However, if the water is
very hard (hardness higher than 17 °DH /
21
1
⁄
4
°Clarke), it is advisable to use distilled
water.
• Never use vinegar, descaling agents or other
chemicals.
- Close the steam tank by turning the screw cap
clockwise by hand until tight (fig. 3).
If you begin ironing
- Fill the steam tank before inserting the mains
plug into the wall socket.
While ironing
Caution: If heated-up, the steam tank will be
under pressure.
Only refill if the steam tank is empty (i.e. when
no more steam comes from the soleplate during
steam-ironing).
- Switch the iron off by setting switch “Iron on/off”
≥ (D) to position O (fig. 4).
- Switch the steam tank off by setting switch
“Steam tank on/off” ≤ (B) to position O
(fig. 5).
Steam
ironing
B
Synthetic
e.g. acetate,
acrylic,
viscose,
polyamide,
polyester.
Silk
MIN
|
|
1
|
|
A
C
Wool
|
2
A
D
Cotton
Linen
|
3
MAX
Z
Please note: This article cannot be
ironed!
Table
Label with
ironing
instructions Kind of
textile Temperature
dial
5
_
N
N
N
N
2
1
FILLING OPENING
WITH SCREW CAP
3
4 5