User manual PHILIPS HI830

[. . . ] Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank. This appliance is intended for household use only. Remove the anti-calc cassette (J) from the stand, by pushing the cassette release button (K). Fill the watertank with normal tapwater (using a jar/bottle) up to the MAX mark (fig. [. . . ] 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 (H) first has gone out and has come on again, you may start ironing. The amber pilot light will come on from time to time during ironing. Ironing without steam For ironing without steam, proceed as described for steam-ironing. However, d not activate steam trigger (C). Just before the watertank is emptied, there normally is a burst of steam and possibly some minor spitting. Calc cleaning works in conjunction with anticalc. - Calc cleaning allows to clean the steam chamber from residual particles (dirt, sand, etc. In case of frequent usage (average 4 hours/week), calc clean should be applied once every two weeks. Fill the watertank (L) with water (to about half tank). If necessary, use the rubber mat to rest the iron Water will now be ejected from the holes in the soleplate. Impurities and scale (if any) are washed away with it. This is to ensure that the soleplate will be dry during storage. - Unplug the power cord and let the iron cool down before you store it. [. . . ] - Scale and other deposit can be wiped off the soleplate with a damp cloth and some nonscratching (fluid) abrasive. 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 watertank by filling it with water and shaking. [. . . ]