User manual PHILIPS GC 2522

[. . . ] , Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. , Never immerse the iron and the stand , if provided , in water. , This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. [. . . ] 5 Close the cap of the filling opening (`click'). Setting the temperature , The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. 1 Put the iron on its heel and set the temperature dial to the required ironing temperature by turning it to the appropriate position (Fig. 3 When the temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you start ironing. Note:The temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing. Features Spray function Youcanusethesprayfunctiontoremovestubborncreasesatanytemperature 1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank. Vertical shot of steam (all types except gC2510) 1 The shot-of-steam function can also be used when you are holding the iron in vertical position. This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains, etc (Fig. , The automatic shut-off light starts blinking to indicate that the heating element has been switched off (Fig. 1 If the temperature light goes on, wait for it to go out before you start ironing. 2 If the temperature light does not go on, the iron is ready for use. Cleaning and maintenance Double-active Calc system , , All types except GC2510: The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank. 5 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out. 9 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the steam control needle (Fig. 10 Put the steam control back into the iron by inserting the point of the needle exactly in the centre of the hole and by fitting the small projection on the side of the needle into the slot. [. . . ] 3 Regularly rinse the water tank with water and empty it after cleaning (Fig. 5 Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe and dry place. Environment , Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. [. . . ]