User manual PHILIPS 17211-86-16

[. . . ] When the water tank is empty, you can detach it and refill it immediately. We hope you enjoy using this ironing system. €1) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V ----Supply hose Handle Temperature dial Steam trigger Temperature light Steam lock Shot-of-steam button Soleplate Iron platform Detachable water tank Cord & hose storage hook Calc-Clean rinsing cap Filling opening Water tank release lever Steam generator On/off button with power-on light Transport handgrip Water tank refill light Calc-Clean light Mains cord Steam buttons (+/-) Steam generator control panel with steam light p = maximum steam [ = moderate steam ECO = minimum steam a = no steam Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger -- Never immerse the iron or the steam generator in water. [. . . ] For example: if a fabric consists of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it must be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester ( 1) and without steam. -- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, i. -- If you set a lower temperature during ironing, wait until the iron has cooled down to the set temperature before you continue ironing. To make the iron cool down faster, simply press the steam trigger or iron a piece of cloth. Using the appliance Steam ironing The supply hose may become hot during a long ironing session. Note:The system may occasionally produce a pumping sound during steam ironing. This is normal and tells you that water is pumped into the steam generator. 1 Make sure there is enough water in the water tank. 2 Make sure the appliance is plugged in and switched on (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’). 3 Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’). Steam ironing is only possible at ironing temperatures higher than 2. To prevent this, use a dry pressing cloth or turn the article inside out and iron the reverse side. -- Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. -- Iron velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches in one direction only (along with the nap) while you apply very little pressure. -- Do not use steam when you iron coloured silk. Cleaning and maintenance After ironing 1 Put the iron on the iron stand (see chapter ‘Storage’) and switch off the appliance. 2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down. 3 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner. 4 Clean the upper part of the iron and the outside of the steam generator with a moist cloth. 5 Empty the water tank after cleaning. Calc-Clean function Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the steam generator is hot. VERY IMPORTANT: Rinse the steam generator once a month or after every 10 times of use, to prevent damage to the appliance and for optimal steaming performance. [. . . ] When the iron is set to a very high temperature, the steam produced is dry and hardly visible. It is even less visible when the ambient temperature is relatively high and it is entirely invisible when the temperature is set to MAX. Water droplets come out of the soleplate. The set temperature is too low for steam ironing. [. . . ]