User manual PHILIPS HI232

[. . . ] Please apply to your Philips dealer or to the Philips organisation in your country for replacement. 1) A Temperature control (rotate) B Steam control (rotate) O = no steam N = normal steam H = extra steam 1 SELF CLEAN = self-cleaning / descaling, removing steam control needle C Spray button T (press) D Shot of Steam button s (press) E Spray F Filling aperture G Soleplate H Water reservoir with level indication I Temperature pilot light (amber) J Type plate K Cord winder L Cord clip M Measuring beaker N "Auto Stop" pilot light (red) (with types HI 292 and HI 294 only) Filling with water (for steam-ironing and spraying) · 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 / 211/4 °Clarke), it is advisable to use distilled water. [. . . ] ⷠIf the fabric consists of various kinds of fibres, you must always select the lowest ironing temperature of the composition of those fibres. An article consisting of "60% polyester and 40% cotton" should be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester (1) and without steam. ) If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) the article has been made of, find a spot which will be invisible when wearing or using the article. Try out the ironing temperature which is most suitable there. Pure woollen fabrics (100% wool) may be pressed with the iron set to a steam position. Preferably set the steam control to maximum position and use a dry pressing cloth. When steam-ironing woollen fabrics, shining of the fabric may occur. This can be prevented by turning the article inside out and ironing the reverse side. ⷠVelvet and other textures which rapidly acquire shiny spots should be ironed in one direction only (with the nap) applying light pressure. ) - Insert the mains plug into the wall socket. - After the amber temperature pilot light has gone out and come on again you may start ironing. When picking up the iron again, the red light will go out and the amber temperature pilot light (I) will come on. this indicates that the iron has begun heating up again. When the amber indicator light has gone out you can recommence ironing. It is important to apply "self-cleaning" at least every two weeks to remove scale etc. The harder the water, the more the iron should be self- cleaned. - Insert the mains plug into the wall socket. - Allow the iron to heat up until the amber temperature pilot light first goes out and then comes on again. Turn the steam control far enough, so that the dot 1 on the steam control meets the mark v on the iron. the steam control will then spring up slightly. - Pull the steam control up until it stops (fig. - Boiling water and steam will now come out of the holes in the soleplate. [. . . ] - 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. Storage Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Pour any remaining water out of the water reservoir (fig. [. . . ]