User manual PHILIPS GC4223

[. . . ] Set the steam control to position O (= no steam). Tilt the iron backwards. C 2 3 4 ENGLISH 5 C Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level by means of the filling cup. Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication. If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled water or to use distilled water only. [. . . ] 2 Put the iron on its heel. 1 C N NY L O N NY LO 3 4 L E N COTOO N COT T Set the temperature dial to the required ironing temperature by turning it to the appropriate position. Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester) 1 Silk 2 Wool 3 Cotton, linen If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) an article is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will not be visible when you wear or use the article. Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains. Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those made of synthetic fibres. Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket. LINLIN EN SO IE SIL K IN LA OO W 6 ENGLISH C When the amber temperature pilot light has gone out, wait a while before you start ironing. The amber pilot light will go on from time to time during ironing. 5 Using the appliance Steam ironing 1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank. C Select the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam setting you select is suitable for the ironing temperature selected: - 1 - 3 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to 3) - 4 - 6 for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX) See 'Setting the temperature'. B 2 The iron will start producing steam as soon as the set temperature has been reached. Ironing without steam C 1 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam). 2 Select the recommended ironing temperature. See 'Setting the temperature'. Features Spraying You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any temperature. Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank. C 1 Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be ironed. ENGLISH 7 Shot of steam A powerful 'shot' of steam helps remove stubborn creases. Empty the water tank after cleaning. C 4 10 ENGLISH Storage 1 2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and set the steam control to position O. a) Let the iron cool down. Wind the mains cord around the cord storage facility and fix it with the cord clip. C 3 b) Always store the emptied iron horizontally on a stable surface and use a cloth to protect the soleplate. C 4 Protective heat cover (types GC4244 and GC4243 only) a) Put the iron on the protective heat cover. Do not use the protective heat cover during ironing. b) Wind the mains cord around the cord storage facility. c) Store the iron with the protective heat cover horizontally on a stable surface. Guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site at www. philips. com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV. ENGLISH 11 Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with your iron. Please read the different sections for more details. If you are unable to solve the problem, please contact the Customer Care Centre in your country. Problem Possible cause(s) Solution Check the mains cord, the plug and the wall socket. Fill the water tank (see 'Filling the water tank'). Set the steam control to a position between 1 and 6 (see 'Steam ironing'). Select an ironing temperature that is suitable for steam ironing (2 to MAX). [. . . ] Put the iron on its heel and wait until the amber pilot light has gone out before you start ironing. The iron is plugged in but the soleplate There is a connection problem. There is not enough water in the water tank. The steam control has been set to position O. The iron is not hot enough. The (vertical) shot-of-steam function does not work. The (vertical) shot-of-steam function Continue ironing in horizontal position has been used too often within a very and wait for a while before using the short period. [. . . ]