Philips HI845/02 User manual

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DEUTSCH 16
FRANÇAIS 26
NEDERLANDS 36
ITALIANO 46
HI845, HI838, HI835

General description
AShot-of-steam button
BSteam control
CSpray button
DTemperature pilot light
ESteam trigger
FTemperature dial
GSoft-touch handgrip
HConnecting cord/supply hose
ISpray nozzle
JInternal reservoir
KCalc-clean button
LAnti-calc cassette
MFilling opening
NCassette release button
OSuspension hook
PMains cord
QWater tank
RRubber mat
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, the supply hose or
the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has
been dropped or is leaking.
◗Check the cord and the supply hose regularly for possible
damage.
◗If the mains cord or the supply hose 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 or the steam tank in water.
◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
◗The iron stand and the soleplate of the iron can become
extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. If you want to
move the steam tank, do not touch the stand.
◗Do not allow the mains cord and supply hose 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.
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◗Only use this iron with the stand supplied.
◗Always place and use the iron and the steam tank on a stable,
level and horizontal surface. Do not put the steam tank on the
soft part of the ironing board.
◗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
C1Press the cassette release button and remove the anti-calc
cassette from the water tank. Enter the current date
(day/month/year) on the sticker on the cassette. Reinsert the
cassette into the water tank.
C2Fill the water tank with tap water (using a jar/bottle) up to the
MAX indication.
C3Set the temperature dial to MAX.
C4Set the steam control to position 4.
The temperature pilot light goes on.
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C5When the pilot light goes out, squeeze the steam trigger under
the handgrip continuously.
The iron starts producing steam after about 2 minutes.
6Pass the iron over a piece of damp cloth for several minutes to
remove any residues from the soleplate.
BThe iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time.This
will cease after a short while.
Preparing for use
How to use the rubber mat and the suspension hook
The rubber mat allows you to put down the hot iron during ironing.
The suspension hook allows you to suspend the water tank from the
ironing board.
C◗The rubber mat can be placed either on the water tank or on the
ironing board.
C◗If you want to put the iron on the water tank, always put the
rubber mat on the water tank.
C◗Never put the iron on the water tank without the rubber mat.
C◗The water tank can be suspended from the metal tray of most
ironing boards by means of the suspension hook. Pull the
suspension hook out the water tank and attach it to the metal
tray of the ironing board.
Remove the rubber mat from the water tank and place it on the
ironing board before suspending the water tank from the suspension
hook.
Do not place the rubber mat on a table or any other surface that may
be damaged by heat.
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Filling the water tank
Never immerse the iron in water.
1Unplug the appliance and make sure you don't squeeze the
steam trigger.
C◗If the water tank is in horizontal position, fill the it up to the MAX
level indicated on the side or in the filling opening.
C◗If the water tank is in vertical position, fill it up to the MAX
indication on the side. Do not exceed this level.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing additives
chemically descaled water or other chemicals in the water tank.
Setting the temperature
1Put the iron on the rubber mat.
C2Set the required ironing temperature by turning the
temperature dial to the appropriate position.
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
-1Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)
-1Silk
-2Wool
-3Cotton, linen
If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) 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.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric
to prevent shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent
stains.
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.
4When the amber temperature pilot light has gone out, wait a
while before you start ironing.
The amber pilot light will go on from time to time during ironing.
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Using the appliance
Steam ironing
1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2Put the iron on the rubber mat.
3Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter
'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').
C4Select the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam
setting you select is suitable for the ironing temperature
selected:
- 1 - 2 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2to 3)
- 3 - 4 for maximum steam (temperature settings 3to MAX)
BThe iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been
reached.
BJust before the water tank is empty, the iron will normally produce a
burst of steam and some minor spitting may occur.This is a normal
phenomenon related to the electrical pump.
Ironing without steam
1Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter
'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').
Do not squeeze the steam trigger.
Features
Spray function
You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any
temperature.
1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
C2Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to
be ironed.
BWhen the internal reservoir is empty, squeeze the steam trigger for
about one minute to refill it. Refilling is complete when you see or hear
steam coming out from the steam vents in the soleplate.
C◗The internal reservoir must be filled at a temperature setting
between 2and MAX. It is not possible to fill the internal
reservoir at a temperature setting below 2.
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