User manual PHILIPS GC4311

[. . . ] , Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot. , When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill or empty the water tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: set the steam control to position 0, put the iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. , Always place and use the iron and the stand, if provided, on a stable, level and horizontal surface. , Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank. [. . . ] 5 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level by means of the filling cup. 2) Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication. Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank. , If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal portion of distilled water, or to use distilled water only. Setting the temperature 1 Put the iron on its heel. 2 Set the required ironing temperature by turning the temperature dial to the appropriate position (Fig. Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature: - 1 Synthetic fabrics (e. g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester) - 1 Silk - 2 Wool - 3 Cotton, linen If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric 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. 3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket. 4 When the amber temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you start ironing (Fig. The temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing. Before first use 1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean the soleplate with a soft cloth. Note:The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This will cease after a short while. Using the appliance Steam ironing 1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank. 2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter `Preparing for use', section `Setting the temperature'). Make sure that the steam setting you select is suitable for the ironing temperature selected: (Fig. 6) - 1 - 3 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to 3) - 4 - 6 for strong steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX) Note:The iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been reached. Ironing without steam 1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (Fig. 2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter `Preparing for use', section `Setting the temperature'). [. . . ] 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 will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and flakes (if any) will be flushed out. 8 Release the calc-clean button as soon as all the water in the tank has been used up. [. . . ]