User manual PHILIPS FB208W

[. . . ] -- Check to make sure the wall socket has the correct rating English 7 (16A) 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 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. -- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. [. . . ] €4) 1 ECO button (specific types only) 2 Steam trigger for vertical steaming and Steam Boost 3 Cap of filling opening 4 Water tank with water level indication 5 Smart light 6 Soleplate 7 Type plate 8 Mains cord with plug English Before first use This appliance is intended for ironing and refreshing fabrics only. 1 Remove all packaging material and stickers. 11 2 Remove the protective cover from the soleplate before you use the appliance. Using the appliance Checking the water hardness Your appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. If you live in an area with very hard water, fast scale build-up will occur. It is therefore recommended to check the water hardness first with the test strips provided. 1 Dip the test strip in tap water for 1 second. 3 Check how many squares on the test strip have changed colour and compare with the details in the water hardness table below. 12 English Water hardness table Squares with colour change 1 2 3 Water hardness Very soft water Soft water Medium hard water Hard water Advice Use tap water Use tap water Use mixture of 50% tap water and 50% distilled water* Use mixture of 50% tap water and 50% distilled water or filtered water from IronCare water descale filter. Use mixture of 30% tap water and 70% distilled water or filtered water from IronCare water descale filter. None One Two Three 4 5 Four Very hard water * For your convenience, we recommend that you use filtered water from IronCare water descale filter. Tip: Pull the garment with one hand to stretch it for more effective wrinkle removal. Never attempt to remove wrinkles from a garment while someone is wearing it. Do not apply steam near your or someone else’s body to prevent burns. Note:Water is regularly pumped into the steam chamber, which causes the iron to produce a pumping sound. Putting down the iron during ironing -- Place the iron on its heel on the ironing board. English ECO mode (specific types only) During ironing, you can use the ECO mode to save energy but still have sufficient steam to iron all your garments. Note: For the best results, we advise you to use the ‘OptimalTemp’ mode. 15 1 Press the ECO button when the appliance is switched on. When the iron has reached the ECO mode and is ready for use, the Smart light stops flashing and lights up green continuously. 2 To go back to the ‘OptimalTemp’ mode, press the ECO button again. Ironing tips Minimising wrinkles while drying Start wrinkle removal early in the drying process by spreading out your laundry properly after washing and by putting garments on hangers to make them dry naturally with fewer wrinkles. [. . . ] Com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. english Problem The iron is plugged in , but the soleplate is cold. possible cause There is a connection problem. Solution 17 Check the mains cord, the plug and the wall socket. [. . . ]