User manual PHILIPS HI994

[. . . ] Some parts of the iron have been slightly greased and as a result the iron might slightly smoke when switched on for the first time. After a short while, however, this will cease. ⷠTake care that children cannot touch the iron when hot and that they cannot pull the mains cord or supply hose. ⷠAlways place the steam tank on a stable ironing board or table. [. . . ] Filling with water (for steam-ironing, shot-ofsteam and steam-spray) - Position the steam tank on a stable flat 2 surface and unscrew the cap of the steam tank (D) by turning anti-clockwise. However, if the water is very hard (hardness higher than 17 °DH / 211/4 °Clarke), it is advisable to use distilled water. ⷠNever use vinegar, descaling agents or other chemicals. - Close the steam tank by turning the screw cap clockwise by hand until tight (fig. Then slowly pour water into the filling opening (D) (fig. - Close the steam tank by turning the screw cap manually (clockwise) until tight (fig. If you begin ironing - Fill the steam tank before inserting the mains plug into the wall socket. while ironing Caution: If heated-up , the steam tank will be under pressure. Only refill if the steam tank is empty (i. When no more steam comes from the soleplate during steam-ironing). - Remove the mains 6 plug from the wall socket. - Using the spanner, carefully unscrew the cap of the steam tank (anti-clockwise) until you can hear steam escaping (fig. This high-pitched sound is completely normal and is not dangerous. - Carefully unscrew the cap of the steam tank further, until you hear the hissing sound again. As indicated on the temperature dial (H) and the table, steam-ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures, so set the dial to 2 or 3. - Insert the mains plug 7 into a wall socket. Hence you can switch on the iron a 8 few minutes later than the steam tank. The pilot 9 light in the switch as well as pilot light (G) will come on (fig. 9) - After a few minutes, pilot light (G) will go out. this indicates that the soleplate has reached the set temperature. [. . . ] Service (during and after guarantee) is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips. In countries where Philips do not distribute the product, the local Philips service organisation will also provide service although there may be a delay if the required spare parts are not readily available. For the address of your nearest Authorised Service Dealer simply contact our Consumer Help Desk, Telephone No. This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of the Council Directive 87/308/EEC. [. . . ]