Philips HI296 Operating instructions

iron
removable water reservoir
Ceralon soleplate
HI296
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your iron, especially when children are
present,basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using.
1. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when
filling removable water reservoir with water or
emptying and when not in use.Be careful to avoid
spilling water over the iron when filling reservoir.
2. Do not place or store iron where it can fall or be
pulled into a tub or sink.
3. To protect against a risk of electrical shock,do not
immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance
being used by or near children or invalids.Do not
leave iron unattended while connected or on an
ironing board.Always position iron carefully to prevent
it from falling off or being knocked off ironing board,
or if cord is pulled.When not in ironing position,always
stand iron on heel rest.
5. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use attachments not
recommended by Philips Electronics North America
Corporation.
6. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.To avoid
the risk of electric shock,do not disassemble the iron;
return the iron to the retail location where it was
purchased for examination and repair. Incorrect
reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the
iron is used.
7. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let the
iron cool completely before putting away. Loop cord
around cord wrap when storing.
8. When not in use, the Temperature Control should
always be turned to Min position.Never yank cord to
disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull
to disconnect.
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where oxygen is
being administered or in the presence of explosive
and/or flammable fumes.
10. Burns can occur from hot metal parts, hot water or
steam.Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside
down--there may be hot water in the internal reservoir.
11. The iron may be cleaned by wiping with a damp
cloth. Always unplug cord from outlet and allow
iron to cool before cleaning.
12. This appliance is intended for household use ONLY;
it is not for commercial use or industrial use.
13. For any service issues contact the retail location
where product was purchased.
14. IRON MAY BE USED ONLYWITH
ALTERNATINGCURRENT(AC).NEVER
PLUG IRON INTO A DIRECT CURRENT
(DC) OUTLET.
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Table of Contents
Features 2
Before Using 3
For Dry Ironing 3
Filling the Removable
Water Reservoir 3-4
Setting theTemperature 4
Steam Ironing 5
Other Features 5-6
Self-Cleaning 6-7
Maintenance and Storage 7-8
Temperature and Fabric Guide 9
Problems 10
ForAssistance 10
Warranty Back Cover
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another
high wattage appliance on the same circuit.
2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary,a 10-ampere
cord should be used.Cords rated for less amperage
may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the
cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL POLARIZED
PLUG INSTRUCTIONS
This Philips Iron has a polarized plug for an added safety
feature.
• Plug will fit into polarized outlet only one way.
• If plug does not properly fit outlet at first,reverse it.
• If plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
DO NOTATTEMPTTO
DEFEATTHIS SAFETY
FEATURE
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Before Using
Remove any sticker or protective foil from soleplate
To ensure maximum steam performance,
•Clean any left over residue from the SteamVents by following this
procedure:
1Turn Steam Control to position O.
2Fill iron (see section Filling the RemovableWater Reservoir).
3Plug cord into electrical outlet.SetTemperature Control to
maximum setting and allow iron to heat up for approximately
2 minutes.
4Turn Steam Control to position .
5Hold iron over ironing board and allow to steam for 1 minute,
dislodging any residue.
6Iron over an old cotton towel (or other disposable non-
synthetic cloth) for several minutes.
7Turn Steam Control to position O andTemperature Control to
Min setting.
8Let iron cool.Clean SteamVents (see section Self- Cleaning).
9Iron is ready to use.
9Iron is ready for use.For Dry Ironing
1Plug cord into 120VAC outlet. Amber Pilot Light will glow.
2Always dry iron with Steam Control set at position O (Dry
Setting).
3Be sure removable water reservoir is empty if you will be dry
ironing for long periods of time.
4Preheat iron for approximately 2 minutes at proper
temperature setting.
NOTE: Iron must be on heel rest to preheat.If left to preheat with
soleplate in down position,iron will automatically shut off after 30
seconds before reaching desired temperature.
5Begin ironing. When finished,stand iron in upright position on
heel rest.Remove cord from electrical outlet.
6Allow iron to cool completely before storing.
Filling the RemovableWater Reservoir
Do not immerse the iron in water.
1Unplug cord from electrical outlet.
32Set the Steam Control to position O (= no steam).
3
Features
IMPORTANT:
When using your iron for the first time,you may notice a white
deposit coming from the iron as it heats up.This is simply a residue
left over from the final buffing of the iron soleplate. Follow the steps
in“Before Using” to remove this residue.
Amber
Pilot Light
Red Auto-Off
Pilot Light
Variable and Extra
Steam Control
Dual Language
Temperature Control
21-Vent Ceralon Non-Stick
Coated Soleplate
RemovableWater
Reservoir
Full Length
Button Groove
Spray Button
RemovableWater
Reservoir Release Button Fabric Guide
2
•Cool-To-TouchHousing
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Steam Ironing
Make sure that there is enough water in the removable water reservoir.
1Set theTemperature Control to the recommended position.
See section 'Setting the temperature.'
32Set the Steam Control to the appropriate steam position.
- for moderate steam (temperature settings to )
- for maximum steam (temperature settings to MAX)
4Steaming will start as soon as the set temperature has been reached.
Other features
Spraying
To remove stubborn creases at any temperature,make sure that there
is enough water in the removable water reservoir.
31Press the spray button a couple of times to moisten the fabric.
Extra Steam
Extra steam helps remove difficult creases.
Apply Extra Steam only between and MAX temperature setting.
31Set the Steam Control to the EXTRA steam position.
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33Press and hold the removable water reservoir release button
and remove the water reservoir.
34Pour tap water into the removable water reservoir up to the
maximum level.
Do not fill the reservoir beyond the MAX indication.
5Wipe off any excess water before plugging iron into electrical
outlet.
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with
an equal portion of distilled water, or to use distilled water only.
Do not use vinegar, starch or chemically descaled water.
6Slide the removable water reservoir into the iron until you
hear a 'click'.
Setting the temperature
1Put the iron on its heel.
2Plug cord in electrical outlet.
33Set theTemperature Control tothe required ironing temperature
by turning it to the appropriate temperature indicator.
- Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature:
Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic,viscose,polyamide, polyester)
Silk
Wool
Cotton,linen
- If you do not know what kind of fabric(s) the garment is made of,try
to determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will
be invisible when you wear the garment.
-Silk,woolen and synthetic materials:iron the reverse side of the fabric
to prevent shiny spots.To prevent stains,avoid using the spray function.
- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature
first, such as those made of synthetic fibers.
34Start ironing when theAmber Pilot Light has first gone out and
then comes on again.
4The Amber Pilot Light will come on from time to time during ironing.
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37Hold the iron over the sink,set the Steam Control to position
(self clean).
38Pull up Steam Control slightly and gently shake the iron until all
the water in the removable water reservoir has drained out.
4Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate.Impurities and
scale (if any) will be flushed out.
9Press the Steam Control button and set it to O after self
cleaning.
Repeat the self-cleaning process if the iron still contains a lot of
impurities.
10 To remove scale from the needle,pull the Steam Control
further up and clean the needle.For this purpose you may soak
the needle ONLY, in vinegar.
Avoid bending or damaging the Steam Control needle.
311 To replace the Steam Control needle,insert the point of the
needle exactly in the center of the aperture and fit the small
notch at the side into the spacing.
12 Press the Steam Control and set it to position O.
After self-cleaning
- Plug in the iron and reheat for 2 minutes.This will enable interior of
the iron to dry before storing.
- Unplug the iron when the Amber Pilot Light has gone out.
- Move the hot iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any
water stains that may have formed on the soleplate.
- Let the iron cool down completely before you store it.
Maintenance and Storage
1SetTemperature Control to Min position.Unplug cord from
electrical outlet and let the iron cool down completely.
2Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a
damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
Keep the soleplate smooth:avoid hard contact with metal objects.
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32Press and hold the Extra Steam button for a maximum of 5
seconds.
3Release the button.
Wait at least 1 minute before using Extra Steam again to prevent water
from dripping out of the soleplate.
Auto-off
An electronic safety device will automatically switch off the iron if it has
not been moved for a while.
3◗To indicate that the iron has been switched off,the RedAuto-Off
Pilot Light will start blinking.
In a horizontal position,this will happen after 30 seconds.
In a vertical position,this will happen after 8 minutes.
To heat up the iron again:
- Pick up the iron or move it slightly.
- The Red Auto-Off Pilot Light will go out.The Amber Pilot Light will
come on.
- When the Amber Pilot Light has gone out and comes on again,the
iron is ready for use.
SSelf-Cleaning
The self-clean function removes scale and impurities.
Use the self-clean function once every two weeks.If the water in your
area is very hard, the self-clean function should be used more
frequently.
1Always unplug cord from electrical outlet and set the Steam
Control to position O.
2Fill the removable water reservoir with water to the maximum
level.
Do not use vinegar or other descaling agents to self clean your iron.
3Plug cord in electrical outlet.
34Set theTemperature Control to MAX.
5Allow iron to heat up for two minutes.
6TurnTemperature Control to Min and unplug iron when the
Amber Pilot Light has gone out.
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Temperature and Fabric Guide
Follow garment label instructions for best ironing results.Test iron temperature setting on an inside
or small hidden section of garment before ironing.
Fabric guide located on the heel rest of iron gives temperature settings for most common fabrics.
Ironing velvet or any other nap/sensitive fabric is not recommended. Be sure to check manufacturers label for care instructions.
*Trademarks of fiber manufacturers.
IRONING INSTRUCTIONS
TurnTemperature Control to section marked • Start at the beginning
of Min section and slowly increase temperature setting as needed to
reach proper temperature.
Iron delicate fabrics on wrong side to avoid shining or glazing.If
moisture is necessary, use a press cloth and MED setting.
When pressing suede, use brown paper as press cloth and to cover
ironing board.This will help prevent suede from rubbing off.
When pressing Ultrasuede* use a press cloth and press lightly on
wrong side. Brush fabric lightly to remove press marks.
When pressing some triacetates,a higher heat setting may be
required.Slowly increase temperature as needed to reach proper
temperature.
TurnTemperature Control to section marked •. Start at the
beginning of the •section for lightweight 100% synthetic permanent
press fabrics.Some heavier polyester fabrics may require steam at
positions 1 (•) or 2 (••) setting.Some durable silk fabrics may
require a higher heat setting.Slowly increase setting as needed to
reach proper temperature.
TurnTemperature Control to•••.Turn Steam Control to Position .
Most permanent press blends containing cotton require this setting.
Test iron on inside seam or small hidden section of garment.If shine
or color change occurs,use a press cloth.
Turn Temperature Control to ••• or ••.Turn Steam Control to
Position .
When ironing wool,always use a press cloth and moisture. Never
press wool dry.
Turn Temperature Control to maximum setting.Turn Steam Control
to Position . Lightly dampen fabric for thorough pressing.Iron dark
colored fabrics on the wrong side to avoid shining.
TEMP
CONTROL
SETTING
Min
Lo
Med
Med
Max
STEAM
SETTING
O= Dry Iron
Only
O= Dry Iron
Only
Pos.1= .
Pos.1= .
Pos.2= .
Pos.2= .
FABRIC
Acetates
Acrylics
Acrilan*
Creslan*
Orlon*
Sheer Synth
Suede
Ultrasuede
Nylons
Antron*
Caprolan*
Qiana*
Triacetates
Arnel*
Metallics
Polyesters
Dacron*
Fortrel*
Kodel*
Trevira*
Rayon
Silk
Perm Press
Polyester
Cotton
Wool
Cotton
Linen
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33Regularly rinse the removable water reservoir with water.
Empty the removable water reservoir after cleaning or before
storing.
4Loop cord around cord wrap when storing.
Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe dry place.
5To clean body of iron,use mild detergent and soft cloth only.
Never use harsh household cleansers,abrasive cleansers or
scouring pads to clean iron housing – scratching/fading of
housing colors may occur.
To clean and maintain
Ceralon Non-Stick Coated Soleplate
1To remove residue build-up on soleplate,allow iron to cool and
clean soleplate with soft cloth and non-abrasive cleanser. Most
built-up materials should come off easily.
2To clean vents,fill iron with water and setTemperature Control
to maximum setting. Set Steam Control to . Allow iron to
heat up untilAmber Pilot Light goes off. Allow to Steam for a
few minutes.Iron over old cotton cloth to remove remaining
cleanser from bottom and steam vents.
3Unplug cord from electrical outlet,empty removable water
reservoir and allow iron to cool down completely.
4Wipe soleplate clean before storing.
Note: Scratches in Non-Stick Coated Soleplate do not affect
performance of iron. If residue becomes lodged in scratches follow
steps 1 and 2 above to clean.
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FULL ONE YEARWARRANTY
Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new
Philips product,model HI296 (except cord),against defects in materials
or workmanship fora period of one yearfrom thedate of purchase.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting
from accident,misuse or abuse,lack of reasonable care, the affixing
of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or
subjecting the product to any but the specified voltage.*
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION
WILL NOT PAY FOR UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OF ANY
TYPE.
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In order to address warranty issues,simply take or ship the product
back to the retail location where it was purchased.
* Read enclosed instructions carefully.
Manufactured for:
Norelco Consumer Products Company
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
1010 Washington Blvd.,Stamford,CT 06912-0015
For Assistance call 1-800-243-7884
MADE IN SINGAPORE.
This symbol on the product’s nameplate means
it is listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories,Inc.
PHILIPSand Philips Shield are RegisteredTrademarks of Koninklijke
Philips Electronics N.V.
Ceralon is a Trademark of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
© 2000 Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
HI296
FULL ONE YEARWARRANTY
Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new
Philips product,model HI296 (except cord),against defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting
from accident,misuse or abuse,lack of reasonable care, the affixing
of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or
subjecting the product to any but the specified voltage.*
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION
WILL NOT PAY FOR UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OF ANY
TYPE.
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.
In order to address warranty issues,simply take or ship the product
back to the retail location where it was purchased.
* Read enclosed instructions carefully.
Manufactured for:
Norelco Consumer Products Company
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
1010Washington Blvd.,Stamford,CT 06912-0015
For Assistance call 1-800-243-7884
MADE IN CHINA.
This symbol on the product’s nameplate means
it is listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories,Inc.
PHILIPSand Philips Shield are RegisteredTrademarks of Koninklijke
Philips Electronics N.V.
Ceralon is a Trademark of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
© 2000 Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
HI296
For assistance
For assistance call toll free:
1-800-243-7884
or visit our website:www.philipsonline.com.
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Possible cause(s)
Not enough water in the removable
water reservoir.
The steam control has been set to
position O.
The iron is not hot enough.
The Extra Steam function has been
used too often within a very short
period.
The iron is not hot enough to steam.
The auto-off function has been
activated.
Connection problem.
The iron has been put in horizontal
position while there was still water in
the removable water reservoir.
Solution
Fill the removable water reservoir
(see 'Filling the Removable Water
Reservoir').
Set to steam position (see 'Steam
ironing').
Set the temperature control to the
steam area ( to MAX). Put the
iron on its heel and wait until the
Amber Pilot Light has gone out
before you start ironing.
After you have used the Extra Steam
function,wait for a while before using
it again (See 'Other features').
Set the iron to the appropriate
temperature (see 'Steam ironing'). Do
not use steam when the set
temperature is lower than
Move the iron slightly and the iron
will start heating up again.
Check the cord,the plug and the
electrical outlet.
Empty the removable water reservoir
before you store the iron. Set the
steam control to O and store the
iron upright on its heel.
Problem
No steam
No Extra Steam.
The iron is leaking.
The iron is plugged in but the soleplate
is cold.
Water drips from the soleplate after
the iron has cooled down or has been
stored.
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