User manual PHILIPS HI444

[. . . ] ⷠDo not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water reservoir. Do not allow the cord to touch the soleplate when it is hot. ⷠIf the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it may only be replaced by an authorised service centre, as repair requires special tools and/or parts. 1) A Temperature control dial B Steam control dial O = no steam 1 = minimum steam output 4 = maximum steam output C Spray button T (press) D Spray nozzle E Shot-of-steam button U (press) F Filling opening with lid for easy filling and ironing without spilling water G Soleplate H Temperature pilot light (orange) (only types HI 414 - 434) I Self-clean button for self-cleaning or descaling J Water reservoir K Cord storage L Type plate M Filling jug N Cord clip O Auto-stop pilot light (red) (only type HI 444) P Temperature pilot light (orange) (only type HI 444) Q Temperature indicator showing the temperature setting selected with the temperature control dial (A) Filling with water (for steam-ironing and spraying) · Use tap water the first time you fill the iron. [. . . ] Velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches should be ironed in one direction only (along with the nap) without exerting any pressure. Synthetic materials and silk should preferably be ironed inside out to prevent the fabric from becoming shiny. Do not spray any water onto the fabric since this might cause stains. - The iron is ready to be used as soon as the orange temperature pilot light (H) has gone out and then comes on again. Type HI 444: the iron is ready to be used as soon as the orange pilot light (P) has gone out and then comes on again. ⷠWhile you are ironing, the orange pilot light will go on from time to time. ⷠIf you set the temperature control dial to a lower setting after ironing at a high temperature, do not begin ironing again until the orange pilot light has come on and has gone out again. Spraying By pressing the spray button T (C) a few times, you can moisten the article to be ironed at any selected temperature (fig. Make sure there is enough water in the water reservoir. steam-ironing · As the temperature control dial (A) and the table indicate, steam-ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures: 2 to 3 for a little steam. If the selected temperature is too low, water may drip from the soleplate of the iron. The HI 424, HI 434 and HI 444 irons have been equipped with a `Drip Stop' steam shut-off system, which will automatically stop the iron from steaming if the selected temperature is too low. When this happens, you may hear a `click'. now set the temperature control dial (A) to the recommended setting. The steaming will start again as soon as the iron has reached the appropriate (higher) temperature. ⷠMake sure there is enough water in the water reservoir (J). - As soon as the orange temperature pilot light (H) has gone out and then comes on again you can start ironing. Type HI 444: the iron is ready to be used as soon as the orange pilot light (P) has gone out and then comes on again. Shot of steam When you press the shot-of-steam button U (E), a powerful burst of steam will be ejected from the soleplate (fig. The shot-of-steam function can only be used when the iron has been set to a high temperature (settings 2 to MAX). Vertical shot of steam The shot-of-steam function can also be used when the iron is held in vertical position (fig. This is very useful if you want to remove creases from hanging curtains, clothes etc. [. . . ] Keep the surface of the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with metal objects. - The upper part of the iron can be cleaned with a damp cloth. - Clean the water reservoir from time to time by filling it with water and shaking the iron well. Pour the remaining water, if any, out of the water reservoir (fig. [. . . ]