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introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to
Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers,
register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
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.
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.
Always place and use the iron on a stable, level and
horizontal surface.
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 and also when you leave the iron even for
a short while: put the iron on its heel and remove
the mains plug from the wall socket.
The appliance is intended for household use only.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user
manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific
evidence available today.
General description (Fig. 1)
A
Temperature dial
B
Temperature light
C
Mains cord
D
Heel
E
Type plate
F
Soleplate
Before first use
1
Remove any sticker or protective foil from the
soleplate.
2
Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature and
pass the iron over a piece of damp cloth for several
minutes to remove any residues from the soleplate.
Using the appliance
Setting the temperature
1
Put the iron on its heel.
2
To set the required ironing temperature, turn the
temperature dial to the appropriate position (Fig. 2).
Check the laundry care 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
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ironing a part that is not visible when you wear or use
the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side
of the fabric to prevent shiny patches.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing
temperature, such as those made of synthetic fibres.
3
Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
ironing
Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for
the first time. This stops after a short while.
1
Put the iron on its heel.
2
Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
3
Set the recommended ironing temperature (see
section ‘Setting the temperature’ above) (Fig. 2).
4
Let the iron heat up until the temperature light first
goes out and then goes on again (Fig. 3).
Note: The temperature light goes on from time to time
during ironing.
5
Start ironing.
Tip: Ironing is easier and takes less time if you moisten the
article first.
Cleaning
1
Put the iron on its heel.
2
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let
the iron cool down for at least 30 minutes.
3
Wipe the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-
abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.
To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with
metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or
other chemicals to clean the soleplate.
4
Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
storage
1
Put the iron on its heel.
2
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let
the iron cool down for at least 30 minutes.
3
Wind the mains cord round the cord storage
facility (Fig. 4).
4
Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry
place (Fig. 5).
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance away with the
normal household waste at the end of its life,
but hand it in at an official collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment (Fig. 6).
Guarantee & service
If you need service or information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.
com
or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre
in your country (you find its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer
Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips
dealer.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common problems
you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable
to solve the problem with the information below, contact
the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The iron is plugged
in but the soleplate
is cold.
There is a connection problem.
Check the mains cord, the plug and the wall socket.
The temperature dial is set to
MIN.
Set the temperature dial to the required position (see
section ‘Setting the temperature’ in chapter ‘Using the
appliance’).
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