User manual PHILIPS HI206

[. . . ] 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. This appliance is intended for household use only. 1) A Temperature control dial B Steam control dial O = no steam = steam = maximum steam 1 = self-clean C Spray button T (type HI 215/216/225/226) D Spray nozzle (type HI 215/216/225/226) E Temperature pilot light (amber) F Water filling opening G Water reservoir H Type plate I Cord J Extra steam (press) (type HI 225/226) If these instructions are missing but you do know the kind of fabric, consult the table. [. . . ] Fill the iron with normal tap water when using it for the first time. For refilling, you can also use tap water. However, if the water is very hard, it is advisable to use distilled water. do not put vinegar , starch , chemically descaled water or descaling agents in the water reservoir!- Pour water into the filling aperture to the maximum (max) level (fig. Insert the mains plug into the wall socket. The iron is ready to be used after the amber temperature pilot light (E) has first gone off and then come on again. ⷠThe amber pilot light (E) will come on from time to time during ironing. ⷠIf you set the temperature control (A) to a lower setting after ironing at a high temperature, do not resume ironing until after the amber pilot light (E) has come on and has gone off again. If you don't wait for the light to go out again, you run the risk of scorching the fabric. For more details on how to switch on the iron, see the section headed "Setting the temperature". steam-ironing (see table) · Make sure there is enough water in the water reservoir. Water may leak from the soleplate if a too low temperature (2 or lower) has been selected. ⷠFor more details on how to switch on the iron, see the section headed "Setting the temperature". Wait at least 1 minute before applying Extra Steam again to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate. Spraying T (types HI 215/216/225/226) (see table) - To remove stubborn creases from fabrics at any temperature, push the spray button T (C) a couple of times to damp the laundry (fig. Make sure there is enough water in the water reservoir. Use the self-clean function once every two weeks. If the water used is very hard, you should use the self-clean function more often. - Plug in the iron to the mains, allow the iron to heat up. - When the amber pilot light (E) goes off, unplug the iron. - Boiling water and steam will now come out of the holes in the soleplate. [. . . ] - Always store the iron standing on its heel (fig. - Always keep the iron in a safe dry place. Regularly check if the mains cord is still in a good and safe condition. environment · Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. [. . . ]