User manual PHILIPS HI478

[. . . ] HI478/IRON. FA 1/13/00 2:35 PM Page 1 iron removable water reservoir Optinox stainless steel soleplate HI478 HI478/IRON. FA 1/13/00 2:35 PM Page 2 When using your iron, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling removable water reservoir with water or emptying and when not in use. Be careful to avoid spilling water over the iron when filling reservoir. Do not place or store iron where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. [. . . ] 5 2 Set the Steam Control to the appropriate steam position. - 1-2 for moderate steam (temperature settings to ) - 3-4 for maximum steam (temperature settings to MAX) Steaming will start as soon as the set temperature has been reached. Bell Vent Pattern on soleplate steams and presses twice in one action. If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal portion of distilled water, or to use distilled water only. Do not use vinegar, starch or chemically descaled water. 7 Press to close the filling cap (click!) and put the removable water reservoir onto the iron. Other features Spraying To remove stubborn creases at any temperature, make sure that there is enough water in the removable water reservoir. 1 Press the spray button a couple of times to moisten the fabric. Setting the temperature 1 2 3 Put the iron on its heel. Plug cord in electrical outlet. - Set the Temperature Control to the required ironing temperature by turning it to the appropriate temperature indicator. Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature: Synthetic fabrics (e. g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester) Silk Wool Cotton, linen If you do not know what kind of fabric(s) the garment is made of, try to determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will be invisible when you wear the garment. Silk, woolen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny spots. To prevent stains, avoid using the spray function. Start ironing the ar ticles that require the lowest ironing temperature first, such as those made of synthetic fibers. Start ironing when the Amber Pilot Light has first gone out and then comes on again. The Amber Pilot Light will come on from time to time during ironing. Drip Stop System The Drip Stop System continuously monitors soleplate temperature and automatically shuts off water supply if iron is too cool to steam. Drip Stop System virtually eliminates water dripping from soleplate and onto your fabric. IMPORTANT: The iron will automatically stop steaming at insufficient temperatures. This is due to the Drip Stop System's valve closing when the temperature of the soleplate is too cool to produce steam. 4 HI478/IRON. FA 1/13/00 2:35 PM Page 10 6 7 Shot of Steam This function can also be used when you hold the iron in vertical position. A powerful "shot" of steam helps remove stubborn creases. The Shot-of-Steam function can only be used at temperature settings between and MAX. 1 Press and release the Shot-of-Steam button. Wait for a while before using the button again to avoid spluttering. Never direct the steam towards people. 1 Always unplug cord from electrical outlet and set the Steam Control to position 0. 2 Fill the removable water reservoir to the maximum level. Do not use vinegar or other descaling agents to self clean your iron. 3 4 5 6 7 4 Plug cord in electrical outlet. Turn Temperature Control to Min and unplug iron when the Amber Pilot Light has gone out. [. . . ] Be sure to check manufacturers label for care instructions. *Trademarks of fiber manufacturers. HI478/IRON. FA 1/13/00 2:35 PM Page 14 10 Problem No steam Possible cause(s) Not enough water in the removable water reservoir. The steam control has been set to position 0. The iron is not hot enough and/or Drip Stop System is activated. [. . . ]