User manual PHILIPS 4CM2299-20T

[. . . ] Do not use any other cap on the steam tank than the cap that has been supplied with the appliance, as the steam tank cap also functions as a safety valve. Always place and use the iron and the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface. The iron stand and the soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. If you want to move the steam tank, do not touch the stand. [. . . ] Acetate, acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester) and silk Wool Cotton, linen Please note that Z on the label means that the article cannot be ironed. If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that is not visible when you wear or use the article. , When the temperature light goes out, the iron has reached the set temperature. As soon as the water in the steam tank is ready for steam ironing: - GC6540: the `steam ready' light goes on. - GC6530/4CM2299-20T/GC6515/GC6510: the power-on light in the on/off switch goes out. Note: During steam ironing, the temperature light goes on from time to time. this indicates that the iron is heating up to the set temperature. Note: If you have been ironing at a high temperature and then set the temperature dial to a lower setting, wait until the temperature light goes on and goes out again before you continue ironing. For example: if an article consists of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it should be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester ( 1) and without steam. When you steam iron woollen fabrics, shiny patches may occur. To prevent this, use a dry pressing cloth or turn the article inside out and iron the reverse side. This happens when the steam valve opens and is perfectly harmless. Features Vertical steam ironing You can also steam iron when you hold the iron in vertical position. This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes (e. Steam boost (GC6540 only) During steam ironing, you can use the steam boost function to remove stubborn creases. If water droplets come out of the soleplate, let the iron heat up for at least one minute before you use the steam boost function again. Variable steam (GC6540 only) The steam control is continuously adjustable and can be set to any position between ECO and ; (see chapter `Preparing for use'). `Steam tank empty' light (GC6540 only) When the water in the steam tank runs out during use, the `steam tank empty' light goes on. 'Steam ready' light (GC6540 only) When the steam tank is ready for steam ironing, the `steam ready' light goes on. 2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. 2 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner. Never immerse the iron in water nor rinse it under the tap. [. . . ] There is not enough water in the steam tank. Wait 6 minutes for the steam tank to heat up. Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed while you steam iron. High-quality) steam is hardly visible, especially when the temperature dial is set to maximum position and even less so when the ambient temperature is relatively high. [. . . ]