Philips Azur Cordless HI575 User manual

Cord/Cordless Steam Iron
HI575, HI571, HI570

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General description (fig. 1)
ATurbo steam button 0(HI575 only)
BSpray button T
CShot-of-steam button 9
DSteam control
0 = no steam
1 = minimum steam
6 = maximum steam
EAuto shut-off light (HI575 only)
FTemperature light
GCarry case (HI575/571 only)
HSoft-touch handgrip (HI575 only)
ICord clip
JPower unit
KMode switch
∫= cordless ironing
π= storage position
ª= corded ironing
LStand
MStand clamp
NFilling cup
OTypeplate
PSoleplate
QWater level window
RTemperature dial
SCalc-Clean button for cleaning/descaling
TFilling opening with cap
USpray nozzle
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and
save them for future reference.
◗Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to
the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
◗If the appliance is provided with an earthed plug, it must be
plugged into an earthed wall socket.
◗Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance
itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped
or is leaking.
◗Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
◗If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a
service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
◗Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the
mains.
◗Never immerse the iron and the stand, if provided, in water.
◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
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◗Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
◗This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
◗The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may
cause burns if touched.
◗Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate
when it is hot.
◗When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance,
when you fill or empty the water tank and also when you leave
the iron even for a short while: set the steam control to position
O, put the iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the
wall socket.
◗Only use this iron with the stand supplied.
◗Always place and use the iron and the stand, if provided, on a
stable, level and horizontal surface.
◗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.
Before first use
C1Release the carry case (HI575/571 only).
C2Remove the carry case (HI575/571 only).
3Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and
clean the soleplate with a soft cloth.
C4Fully unwind the mains cord.
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Preparing for use
Fastening the stand clamp
C1Fold out the clamp on the bottom of the stand and fix the
stand clamp to the ironing board or to another stable surface,
such as a tabletop.
The rubber feet on the bottom prevent the stand from slipping.
◗You can also place the stand on the ironing board without using
the clamp.The clamp can then remain folded in.
Do not place the stand close to the table edge, as the stand could
accidentally be knocked over.
Filling the water tank
1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
2Set the steam control to 0 (no steam).
C3Set the mode switch to ∫(cordless ironing).
C4Take the iron from the stand.
5Place the iron on its heel and open the cap of the filling
opening.
C6Use the filling cup to pour water into the water tank and close
the cap of the filling opening afterwards.
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with
an equal amount of distilled water or to use distilled water only.
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or
other chemicals in the water tank.
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Setting the temperature
C1Put the iron on the iron stand.
C2Set the required ironing temperature by turning the
temperature dial to the appropriate position (see section 'Tips'
for extra information).
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
C3Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.The temperature
light goes on to indicate that the iron is heating up.
◗The iron is hot enough when the temperature light goes out.
◗During ironing the temperature light goes on from time to time.
This indicates that the iron is heating up to the right temperature.
◗If you have been ironing at a high temperature and subsequently
set the temperature dial to a lower setting, wait until the
temperature light goes on again before you continue ironing.This
will prevent damage to your fabrics.
◗Some parts of the iron have been lightly greased.This may cause
the iron to give off some smoke when you switch it on for the
first time.After a short while, however, this will cease.
Tips
- If the fabric consists of various kinds of fibres, always select the
temperature required by the most delicate fibre, i.e. the lowest
temperature. For example: if an article consists of 60% polyester and
40% cotton, it should be ironed at the temperature indicated for
polyester (2) and without steam.
- 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 will
not be visible when you wear or use the article.
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Steam setting
0 (see 'Ironing
without steam')
1-2
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Temperature
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Type of fabric
Synthetic fabrics (e.g.
acetate, acrylic, viscose,
polyamide, polyester)
and silk
Wool
Cotton, linen
Please note that Zon
the label means that the
article cannot be ironed.
Symbol on
laundry care label
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- Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the
fabric to prevent shiny patches.
- Velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches should be
ironed in one direction only (along with the nap) while applying very
little pressure.
- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature,
such as those made of synthetic fibres.
Using the appliance
Corded ironing
C1Set the mode switch to position ª(corded ironing).
C2Take the iron from the stand.
◗When you stop ironing for a while, you can put the iron on the
stand or on its heel.
Cordless ironing
C1Set the mode switch to position ∫(cordless ironing).
C2Take the iron from the stand.
3HI575 only: put the iron back on the stand when the
temperature light starts blinking.This indicates that the iron
has cooled down below the set temperature.
◗When you stop ironing for a while, always put the iron on the
stand to allow it to heat up again.
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◗When you use the shot-of-steam or turbo-steam function, the
iron may cool down rather quickly.We advise you to iron in
corded mode when using these functions.
Steam ironing
1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2Select the recommended ironing temperature (see section
'Setting the temperature').
3Put the iron on the stand.
C4Put the mains plug in the wall socket.
The iron starts heating up.
◗As soon as the water in the water tank is hot enough for steam
ironing, the temperature light goes out.
C5Set the steam control to the required position to start steam
ironing.
◗Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures
(temperature settings 2to MAX).
◗Select the recommended steam setting:
B1 - 2 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2)
B3 - 6 for maximum steam (temperature settings 3to MAX)
◗During steam ironing the temperature light goes on from time to
time.This indicates that the iron is heating up to the set
temperature.
Ironing without steam
◗To iron without steam, proceed as described for steam ironing but
set the steam control to position 0 (no steam).
1Select the recommended ironing temperature (see section
'Setting the temperature').
Features
Spray function
You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any
temperature.
◗Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
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C1Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to
be ironed.
Shot of steam
A powerful shot of steam helps remove stubborn creases.
C1Press and hold the shot-of-steam button for a few seconds.
Then release the button.
◗The shot-of-steam function can only be used at temperature
settings between 2and MAX.
Vertical shot of steam
C◗The shot-of-steam function can also be used when you hold the
iron in vertical position.
This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.
Never direct the steam at people.
Turbo steam (HI575 only)
The turbo-steam function helps remove difficult creases.
◗The turbo-steam function can only be used at temperature
settings between 3and MAX.
C1Press and hold the turbo-steam button for a few seconds.Then
release the button.
Do not keep the button pressed for more than 10 seconds.Wait at
least one minute before using the turbo-steam function again to let the
iron heat up again.The iron is hot enough when the temperature light
goes out.
Electronic safety shut-off function (HI575 only)
The electronic safety shut-off function automatically switches the iron
off if it has not been moved for a while.
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C◗To indicate that the heating element has been switched off, the
auto-off light will start blinking and you will hear an audible signal.
- In horizontal position, this will happen after 30 seconds.
- In vertical position, this will happen after 8 minutes.
◗To let the iron heat up again:
- Pick up the iron or move it slightly.
- The auto-off light goes out and the audible signal stops.
- Put the iron back on its stand.The iron will heat up again.
- When the temperature light has gone on and goes out again, the
iron is ready for use.
Drip stop
This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function to prevent water
dripping out of the soleplate: the iron automatically stops producing
steam when the temperature is too low.When this happens you may
hear a click.
Cleaning and maintenance
After ironing
1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron
cool down.
2Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a
damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.
To keep the soleplate smooth, you should avoid hard contact with
metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to
clean the soleplate.
3Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
4Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water
tank after cleaning.
Calc-Clean function
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks to remove scale
and impurities from the soleplate. If the water in your area is very hard
(i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), you should
use the Calc-Clean function more frequently.
1Set the steam control to position 0.
2Open the cap of the filling opening and fill the water tank up to
the maximum level.Then close the cap again.
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Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.
3Put the iron on its stand.
4Set the temperature dial to MAX.
5Put the mains plug in the wall socket.
C6Set the mode switch to position ∫(cordless).
C7Wait until the temperature light goes out and then remove the
iron from the stand.
C8Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean
button and gently shake the iron to and fro.
Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Scale (if any)
will be flushed out.
9Release the Calc-Clean button after one minute or when the
water tank is empty.
10 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water coming out of the
iron still contains a lot of scale particles.
After the Calc-Clean process
1Put the iron back on the stand to let the soleplate dry.
2Unplug the iron when the light has gone out.
3Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any
water stains that may have formed on the soleplate.
4Let the iron cool down before you store it.
Storage
Make sure the iron has cooled down sufficiently before you put it away.
1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron
cool down.
2Set the steam control to position 0 (no steam).
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C3Set the mode switch to position ∫(cordless).
C4Empty the water tank.
C5Put the iron on the stand and set the mode switch to the
storage position (-).
The iron, the power unit and the stand are then locked together.
C◗You can wind the cord round the stand and fix the end of the
cord with the cord clip.
6Place the carry case over the stand (HI575/571 only).
C7Press on the case to lock it onto the stand ('click') (HI575/571
only).
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Storing the stand clamp
C1Unlock the stand clamp.
C2Screw in the fixing screw completely.
C3Fold the stand clamp into the stand.
Environment
C◗Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household
waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection
point for recycling. By doing this you will help to preserve the
environment.
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips
website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care
Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in
your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service
Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
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