User manual PHILIPS HI 555

[. . . ] If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the original type only. Please apply to your Philips dealer or to the Philips organisation in your country for replacement. 1) A Temperature control (rotate) B Steam control (slide) 0 = no steam 1 = minimum steam output 6 = maximum steam output C Spray button T (press) D Spray nozzle E Shot of Steam button 9 (press) F Turbo Steam button 0 (press) (types HI 565/66) G Filling funnel for filling with water without spillage H Temperature pilot light (amber) I "Self clean" button for automatic cleaning / descaling (press) J Water window K Type plate L Measuring beaker M Sole plate N Soft hand grip (types HI 565/66) O "Auto Stop" pilot light (red) (types HI 565/66) P Power unit Q Stand R 3-positions switch = cordless ironing = storage position ª = corded ironing S Stand clamp T Cord clip U Carry case (types HI 556 and HI 566 only) Making ready for use The rubber feet on the bottom of the stand prevent slipping. However, we advise you not to place the stand close to the table edge, as the stand could accidentally be knocked over. [. . . ] Preferably set the steam control to maximum position and use a dry pressing cloth. 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. Silk and other fabrics likely to become shiny should be ironed on the reverse side. To prevent staining do not use the spray on silk or other delicate fabrics. - When the amber pilot light (H) has gone out and has come on again you can start HI 565/66 ironing. ⷠThe amber pilot light (H) will come on from time to time during corded ironing. ⷠIf you set the temperature control to a lower setting after ironing at a high temperature, do not recommence ironing before the amber pilot light (H) first has come on and then has gone out again. At any temperature by 19 pushing on the spray button (C) T a couple of times the laundry can be damped down (fig. steam-ironing · As indicated on the temperature control (A) and the table, steam-ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures: 2 or 3 for moderate steam 3 for maximum steam. ⷠWith conventional steam irons, water may leak from the soleplate if a too low temperature has been selected. However, your new steam iron features "Drip Stop" steam shut-off: the iron will automatically stop steaming at too low temperatures. - After the amber temperature pilot light (H) first has gone out 21 and has come on again, you may start ironing. (Types HI 565/66 only) The user may continue ironing as long as there is no lamp indication. However, if the pilot lamp starts to flash, it indicates that the iron has cooled down below the set temperature. When cordless steam-ironing for a considerable time and when applying a number of "shots of steam" or "turbo steam" the soleplate might cool down more than required. For that reason we advise you to always use the iron in the corded mode if you intend to steam iron for a considerable time. The extra steam works as long as the Turbo steam button 0 (F) is kept pressed in. [. . . ] Vertical position 24 "Shot of steam" can also be applied when holding the iron in a vertical position (fig. This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains, etc. However, the steam control (B) should remain in position O (= no steam). "Auto stop" (automatic safety shut-off) (types HI 565/66 only) If (only in the corded mode) the iron is left motionless for more than 30 seconds, the heating - Put the iron back on its stand. [. . . ]