User manual PHILIPS AK640

[. . . ] Danger -- Never immerse the iron and the stand in water. Warning -- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. -- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the stand or the iron shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks. -- 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. [. . . ] -- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those made of synthetic fibres. English Using the appliance Note:The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. corded ironing 1 Set the mode switch to corded ironing. When you stop ironing for a while, you can put the iron on the stand or on its heel. cordless ironing 1 Set the mode switch to cordless ironing. 3 If you are steam ironing, put the iron back onto the stand to reheat when the iron stops producing steam. If you are ironing without steam, put the iron back onto the stand to reheat when the temperature light goes on. Note:When you stop ironing for a while, always put the iron on the stand to let it reheat. Note:When you use the shot-of-steam or turbo-steam function, the iron may cool down rather quickly. We advise you to iron in corded mode when you use these functions. 12 English Ironing without steam 1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam). Wait at least one minute before you use the turbo-steam function again to let the iron reheat. The iron is hot enough when the temperature light goes out. Drip stop This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate: the iron automatically stops producing steam when the temperature is too low. When this happens, you may hear a sound. 14 English Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning 1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down. 2 Wipe flakes and any other deposits off 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. 3 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth. 4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after you have rinsed it. [. . . ] 7 GC4820 only: Press on the case to lock it onto the stand (‘click’), you hear a click. Storing the stand clamp 1 Unlock the stand clamp. 2 Screw in the fixing screw completely. English 3 Fold the stand clamp into the stand. [. . . ]