User manual PHILIPS PERFECTCARE AZUR GC4910/10

[. . . ] We all know the fuss with traditional irons: choosing the right temperature for tough and delicate fabrics, waiting for the iron to warm up and cool down to avoid the risk of damaging clothes with a too hot iron. Those hassles are things of the past with the new Philips PerfectCare Azur steam iron. Historically, wrinkle removal was done with a very hot soleplate, then steam was added to enhance heat transfer and we could iron much faster. Our research confirmed that the best way to remove wrinkles effectively is a perfect combination of intense steam and optimal soleplate temperature. [. . . ] 1 Hold the iron in vertical position, press and release the steam trigger and touch the garment lightly with the soleplate. Tip: Pull the garment with one hand to stretch it for more effective wrinkle removal. Do not remove wrinkles from a garment while you are wearing it or somebody else is wearing it. To prevent burns, do not direct the steam at people. Safety Auto off To save energy, the appliance switches off automatically when it has not been moved for 2 minutes in horizontal position, or 3 minutes when is standing on its heel. 1 The SmartLight starts pulsating slowly when Safety Auto off mode has been activated. 2 To reactivate the iron, simply move it. The SmartLight flashes blue to indicate that the iron is heating up, and it lights up steadily when the iron is ready for use. Note:The steam iron is not switched off completely when it is in Safety Auto off mode. Indd 9 6/10/13 9:42 AM 10 English Ironing tips Minimising wrinkles while drying Start wrinkle removal early in the drying process by spreading out the laundry properly after washing. Put the garments on hangers to make them dry naturally with less wrinkles. Note:The SmartLight resets itself automatically and lights up blue the next time you plug in the iron, even if you have not performed the Calc-Clean process. Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank. 4239_000_8859_1_DFU luxury booklet_A5_v3. Indd 10 6/10/13 9:42 AM English Using the Calc-Clean function 1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged. 2 Set the steam slider to ‘no steam’. 3 Fill the water tank to the MAX level. 4 Insert the plug in an earthed wall socket. 11 5 Wait for the SmartLight to light up steadily, then unplug the iron. 6 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean button and gently shake the iron to and fro. Note: Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate. impurities and flakes (if any) are flushed out. [. . . ] Start ironing again only when the SmartLight lights up steadily. Use the Calc-Clean function one or more times (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Calc-Clean System’). Check the mains cord, the plug and the wall socket. Fill the water tank (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Filling the water tank’. [. . . ]