User manual PHILIPS GC7220

[. . . ] Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www. This powerful pressurised ironing system produces non-stop steam, which helps you get your ironing done faster. Thanks to its large water tank with extra-large filling opening, you can now iron without interruption and refill the water tank immediately when it is empty. [. . . ] Do not use steam when you iron coloured silk. Note: Some smoke and particles may come out of the iron when you use it for the first time. This is normal and stops after a short while. note:When you switch on the appliance , the steam tank produces a pumping sound. This sound is normal and indicates that water is being pumped into the steam tank. steam ironing Never direct the steam at people. Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures (temperature settings 2 to maX). 1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank. , The power-on light on the steam tank and the iron temperature light go on to indicate that the steam tank and the iron start to heat up. Minutes, the steam light stays on continuously, to indicate that the water in the steam tank is hot enough for steam ironing. When you put the iron down after ironing, put it on its heel or on the iron stand. - If you want to use the steam function continuously, slide the steam activator lock to the locking position. To stop steaming, release the steam activator lock (Fig. - Release the steam lock when you put the iron on its heel or on the iron stand. this makes the water in the water tank last longer. Note: If you have not used the steam function for some time, the steam that was still present in the supply hose will have condensed into water. When you start to steam iron again, this can cause some spluttering in the appliance and some water droplets to escape from the soleplate. Note:To prevent droplets from falling onto your garments, hold the iron over an old cloth. Press the steam activator until the steam production has normalised before you start to steam iron again. Note: If dirt particles come out of the soleplate during steam ironing, rinse the steam tank strictly according to the instructions in chapter `Cleaning and maintenance', section `Rinsing the steam tank'. Ironing without steam Do not press the steam activator while you iron. After ironing Iron without pressing the steam activator. [. . . ] These particles are harmless and stop coming out of the soleplate when you have used the iron a few times. Impurities or chemicals present in the water may have deposited in the steam tank and/or on the soleplate. clean the soleplate and rinse the steam tank (see chapter `Cleaning and maintenance'). The temperature dial may be set to a temperature that is too low for steam ironing. [. . . ]