User manual PHILIPS HI153

[. . . ] As electrical sockets are not the same everywhere, the plug supplied may not be suitable. Ask your travel agent for advice regarding voltage and connection details. Please read these instructions for use carefully in conjunction with the illustrations before using the appliance. ⷠAlways check the voltage selector (C) before using (fig. [. . . ] ⷠDo not connect the appliance to a wall socket intended for shavers. ⷠDo not use the iron in your hotel room simultaneously with another high-wattage appliance (e. Do not store the appliance immediately after use but let it cool down first for at least half an hour. The iron will cool down quicker if you unplug it and pass the hot soleplate over a wet towel a few times. ⷠDo not forget to pour out the remaining water after use. ⷠDo not leave the iron unattended while it is connected to the mains supply. ⷠIf the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. 1) A B C D E F G H I J K Foldable handgrip / water reservoir Release button (press to move the handgrip downwards) Voltage selector Filling opening with lid Temperature dial (rotate) "Shot of Steam" button (press) Soleplate Button slots Mains cord Filling cup Pouch Ironing without ironing board When travelling, you will often not have an ironing board at hand. In this case spread a doubled terry towel on a firm flat surface. Please fill this iron with normal tap water before using for the first time. ⷠFor refilling, you can also use tapwater. However, if the water is very hard (hardness higher than 17° DH), it is advisable to use distilled water. - Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before filling the iron. Leave the cap hanging on the handgrip by its retainer. - Pour no more than 50 ml of water into the filling opening (fig. Use the provided filling cup for this purpose. Always check first if a label with ironing instructions is attached to the article to be ironed. If ironing instructions are missing but you know the kind of fabric, then see the table for recommended ironing temperatures. If some kind of finish has been applied (gloss, wrinkle, relief etc. ), the textile can best be ironed at a lower temperature. [. . . ] Remove the mains plug from the wall socket (fig. Let the iron cool down for at least 30 minutes. For compact storage, press the release button and put the handle into the "down" position (fig. Cleaning - Before cleaning remove the mains plug from the wall socket and allow the iron to cool down sufficiently. [. . . ]