User manual PHILIPS HI282

[. . . ] ⷠBefore using the first time remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate. ⷠDo not put vinegar or other descaling agents into the water reservoir. The cordset should not be allowed to touch the soleplate when it is hot. ⷠIf the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the original type only. [. . . ] The pilot light will go out from time to time during ironing. If you set the temperature control to a lower setting after ironing at a high temperature, do not begin again before the pilot light comes on. Spraying At any temperature by pushing on the spray button T (C) a couple of times the laundry can be damped down (fig. Ensure that there is enough water in the water reservoir. Shot of Steam By pressing button s (D) an intense "shot" of steam is emitted from the soleplate (fig. The "shot" of steam facility can be used only while ironing with high ironing temperature (positions ranging from 2 to 3). Five sequential shots of steam (with steam of good quality). Vertical position "Shot of steam" can also be applied when holding the iron in a vertical position. This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains, etc. - Wait a little while for the amber temperature pilot light to go out and to come on again. - Direct the soleplate towards the hanging clothes, curtains, etc. As soon as the steam output decreases, hold your iron horizontally and wait a few seconds before using "Shot of steam" again. steam-ironing · As indicated on the temperature control (A) and the table, steamironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures: 2 or 3 for moderate steam 3 for maximum steam. ⷠWith conventional steam irons, water may leak from the soleplate if a too low temperature has been selected. Selected, your iron will automatically stop steaming to prevent water leaking from the sole plate. When this happens, you can hear "Click". Ensure that there is enough water in the water reservoir. - Insert the mains plug into the wall socket. - Wait a little while for the amber temperature pilot light to go out and to come on again. Ironing without steam For ironing without steam proceed as described for steam-ironing. However, the steam control should remain in position O (= no steam). "Auto stop" (automatic safety shut-off) (types HI 292 and HI 294 only) If the iron is left in a motionless horizontal position for more than 30 seconds, or in a vertical position for more than 8 minutes, the red "Auto Stop" pilot light (N) will start blinking and the heating element will switch off automatically. [. . . ] The mains cord can be wound around the cord storage. Allow a generous loop of cord before starting the windings around the cord storage. Regularly check if the mains cord is still in a good and safe condition. Only: Fitting a different plug This appliance is fitted with a BS 1363 13 Amp. [. . . ]