User manual PHILIPS GC3540-02 EASYCARE

[. . . ] ------Danger Never immerse the iron 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 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. [. . . ] ------- ---- Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. €1) A Spray nozzle B Filling opening with cap C Steam boost button ( 9) D Spray button ( 8) E Steam control F Amber temperature light (specific types only: with red auto-off indication) G Calc-Clean button H Temperature dial I Mains cord J Heel K Anti-Calc tablet (specific types only) L Water tank Not shown: filling cup Before first use 1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the soleplate (Fig. Preparing for use Filling the water tank Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank. 4 Tilt the iron backwards and use the filling cup to fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level. €4) Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication. 5 Close the cap of the filling opening (‘click’). Drip stop (specific types only) This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function: the iron automatically stops producing steam when the temperature is too low, to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate. Automatic shut-off function (specific types only) The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while. , , The red auto-off indication of the temperature light flashes to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the automatic shut-off function (Fig. To let the iron heat up again: 1 Pick up the iron or move it slightly , , The red auto-off indication goes out. This tablet is constantly active and does not need to be replaced (Fig. 2 The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles from the iron. Calc-Clean function Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very hard (i. When flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean function more frequently. 3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level. Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank. 5 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket. 6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out. 7 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean button and gently shake the iron to and fro (Fig. , , Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate. [. . . ] hard water forms flakes inside the soleplate. Set the temperature dial to the required position Fill the water tank (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Filling the water tank). Set the steam control to a position between 1 and 4 (see chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Steam ironing’). Set an ironing temperature that is suitable for steam ironing ( 2 to MAX). [. . . ]