User manual PHILIPS HI220

[. . . ] â· This table is only valid for plain fabrics and not for materials to which finishes, glosses etc. Textile to which some kind of finish has been applied (gloss, crinkle, relief etc. First sort the laundry according to ironing temperature: put wool with wool, cotton with cotton, etc. â· The iron heats up more quickly than it cools down. [. . . ] If, for example, an article consists of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it should be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester (1) and without steam. â· If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) the article is made of, find out the appropriate temperature by ironing a piece of material that will not be visible when you wear or use the article and start ironing at a relatively low temperature. â· Pure woollen fabrics (100% wool) may be pressed with the iron set to a steam position. It is advisable to set the steam control (B) to maximum position and to use a dry pressing cloth. â· When steam-ironing woollen fabrics, shiny patches may occur. You can prevent this by turning the article inside out and ironing the reverse side. Velvet and other fabrics which tend to acquire shiny spots should be ironed in one direction only (along with the nap) while applying very little pressure. Always keep the appliance moving while ironing. â· To prevent shiny spots, articles made of synthetic material or silk should be ironed inside out. Do not use the spray function, as spraying could cause stains. Filling with water (for steam-ironing and spraying) - Unplug the iron before you fill it (or before you pour out the remaining water). Impurities and scale (if any) are washed away with it. Move the iron forwards and backwards while this happens (fig. - You can pull the steam control further upwards to remove the steam control needle (fig. It is then possible to remove any scale from the needle. Insert the point of the needle exactly in the centre of the aperture and fit the small notch at the side into the spacing (fig. After self-cleaning - Plug the iron into the mains to dry up the soleplate. - When the amber pilot light (E) goes off, unplug the iron. - Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove water stains. Cleaning - Before cleaning remove the mains plug from the wall socket and allow the iron to cool down sufficiently. - Scale and other stains can be wiped off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner. Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with metal objects. [. . . ] - The upper part of the appliance can be cleaned with a damp cloth. - From time to time clean the inside of the water reservoir by filling with water and shaking (fig. Storage - Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. - Pour any remaining water out of the water reservoir (fig. [. . . ]