Philips HI114 User manual

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HI114, HI108, HI105

General description (fig. 1).
ATemperature dial
BTemperature light (HI114/HI108 only)
CMains cord
DCord clip
EHeel
FType plate
GSoleplate
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.
◗Only connect the appliance to 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.
◗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.
◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
◗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 and
also when you leave the iron even for a short while: put the iron on
its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
◗Always place and use the iron and the stand, if provided, on a stable,
level and horizontal surface.
◗This appliance is intended for household use only.
Before first use.
1Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean
the soleplate with a soft cloth.
The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time.This
will cease after a short while.
Preparing for use.
Setting the temperature
1Put the iron on its heel.
2Set the temperature dial to the required ironing temperature (fig. 2).
- Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
-1Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
-1Silk
-2Wool
-3Cotton, linen
- If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric the article is made of,
determine the appropriate ironing temperature by ironing a spot that
will not be visible when you wear or use the article. Start at a relatively
low temperature and gradually increase the temperature until you
obtain the required ironing result.
- Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric
to prevent shiny patches.
- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature,
such as those made of synthetic fibres.
3Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
HI114/HI108: the temperature light goes on.
Using the appliance.
1Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.
See chapter 'Preparing for use'.
2HI105: let the iron to heat up for two minutes before you start
ironing.
3HI114/HI108: the temperature light goes on to indicate that the iron
is heating up (fig. 3).
Start ironing when the temperature light has first gone out and then goes
on again.
The temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.
◗If you set the temperature dial to a lower setting after you have
ironed at a high temperature, let the iron cool down for five minutes
before you start ironing again.
Cleaning and maintenance.
1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
down.
2Wipe the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid)
cleaner.
Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with metal objects.
3Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth.
Storage.
1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
2Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility (fig. 4).
3Fix the cord with the cord clip (fig. 5).
4Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe and dry place
(fig. 6).
Environment.
◗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
(fig. 7).
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.
Frequently asked questions.
This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked about the appliance. If
you can't find the answer to you question, please contact the Customer
Care Centre in your country.
Answer
There may be a connection problem. Check the
mains cord, the plug and the wall socket.
The temperature dial may be set to MIN. Set the
temperature dial to the required ironing
temperature (see section 'Setting the
temperature').
Question
Why does the soleplate stay
cold, even though I have plugged
the iron in?
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