User manual PHILIPS GC 6420

[. . . ] Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Do not let the mains cord and supply hose come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. [. . . ] If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that is not visible when you wear or use the article. , When the temperature light goes out, the iron has reached the set temperature. As soon as the water in the steam tank is ready for steam ironing: - GC6450/GC6440: the `steam ready' light goes on. - GC6433/GC6430/GC6420/GC6410/GC6406/GC6405: the power-on light in the on/off switch goes out. Note: During steam ironing, the temperature light goes on from time to time. Note: If you have been ironing at a high temperature and then set the temperature dial to a lower setting, wait until the temperature light goes on and goes out again before you continue ironing. For example: if an article consists of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it should be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester ( 1) and without steam. To prevent this, use a dry pressing cloth or turn the article inside out and iron the reverse side. Iron velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches in one direction only (along with the nap) while you apply very little pressure. Using the appliance Steam ironing 1 Make sure that there is enough water in the steam tank. 2 Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter `Preparing for use'). Note: Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures (temperature settings 2 to MAX). 3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and set the on/off switch to `I'. The power-on light in the on/off switch and the temperature light on the iron go on to indicate that the steam tank and the iron start to heat up. Cold start: the soleplate takes approximately 2 minutes to heat up and the steam tank takes approximately 6 minutes to heat up. - Quick reheat: if you refill the steam tank during the ironing process, the water in the steam tank takes approximately 6 minutes to heat up. , When the iron has reached the set temperature , the temperature light goes out. , As soon as the water in the steam tank is ready for steam ironing: - GC6450/GC6440: the `steam ready' light goes on (Fig. Note: During steam ironing, the `steam ready' light goes out from time to time. this indicates that the steam tank is heating up to the right temperature. - GC6433/GC6430/GC6420/GC6410/GC6406/GC6405: the power-on light in the on/off switch goes out. 6 Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed while you steam iron (Fig. [. . . ] If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. Problem Some smoke comes out of the appliance after it has been switched on for the first time. These particles are harmless and stop coming out of the soleplate after you have used the iron a few times. High-quality) steam is hardly visible, especially when the temperature dial is set to maximum position and even less so when the ambient temperature is relatively high. [. . . ]