User manual PHILIPS GC4630

[. . . ] Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. 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 on a stable, level and horizontal surface. [. . . ] This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc. 15) Drip stop 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. When this happens, you may hear a sound. Automatic shut-off function The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while. - Specif types only: The tank light flashes to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the automatic shut-off function (Fig. - Specif types only: The red auto-off light flashes to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the automatic shut-off function. - To let the iron heat up again, pick up the iron or move it slightly. The tank light (specif types only) or auto-off light (specif types only) stops flashing. delicate fabric protector (specif types only) The delicate fabric protector protects delicate fabrics from heat , damage and shiny patches. With the delicate fabric protector you can iron delicate fabrics (silk, wool and nylon) at temperature settings 3 to MAX in combination with all steam functions available on the iron. the delicate fabric protector reduces the soleplate temperature instantly , thus allowing you to iron delicate fabrics safely. 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 is not visible when you wear or use the article. Removethemainsplugfromthewallsocket, setthesteamcontroltoposition0andlettheiron cool down before you clean it. Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth. Double-Active Calc System The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the water tank combined with the Calc-Clean function. 1 The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. This tablet is constantly active and does not need to be replaced. 2 The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles from the iron. Using the 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. Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out. [. . . ] the red auto-off light flashes (specif types only). The blue tank light flashes (specif types only). The iron has been put in horizontal position with water still left in the water tank. Rinse the water tank and do not put any additive in the water tank. [. . . ]