Philips Perfective AQUARIUS HV-SOLG-FU User manual

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FRANÇAIS 24
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Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before
using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
Iron
◗Check if the voltage indicated on the type
plate corresponds to the local mains voltage
before you connect the appliance.
◗Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord
or the appliance itself is damaged.
◗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 iron unattended when it is
connected to the mains.
◗Never immerse the iron in water.
◗Infirm persons should not be allowed to use
the appliance without supervision. Keep the
appliance and the cartridge 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.
◗Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling
agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the
water tank.
◗Do not pour water into the cartridge
compartment.
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◗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 and remove the mains plug
from the wall socket.
Cartridge
◗This Philips Perfective iron has been
developed to be used exclusively with
Perfective smoothing liquid cartridges.
◗The smoothing liquid in the cartridge creates
an airborne perfume.
◗The smoothing liquid contains several
ingredients, including a preservative.
◗Wash your hands if smoothing liquid splashes
onto them.
◗In case of eye contact, flush immediately with
plenty of water.
◗Keep the cartridge out of the reach of
children.
◗Do not pierce the cartridge.
◗Do not refill the cartridge with any other
liquid.
◗Store the cartridge at a temperature between
10cC and 40cC.
◗Cartridges with smoothing liquid are available
in a variety of fragrances from most
supermarkets.
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General description
ACartridge compartment
BCartridge release button
CFilling hole
DSpray nozzle
ECartridge
FFilling hole cover
GSpray button
HPilot light
IHandle
JMains cord
KHeel
LMIN level indicator
MTemperature indicator
NCalc-clean button
OTemperature dial
PMAX level indicator
QSteam control
RWater tank
SSoleplate
Before first use
1Clean the soleplate with a soft cloth.
2Insert the cartridge into the iron. See
'Preparing for use', section 'Inserting and
removing the cartridge'.
The iron may give off some smoke when you use
it for the first time.This will cease after a short
while.
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Preparing for use
Inserting and removing the cartridge
Inserting the cartridge
C1Remove the rubber seal from the cartridge
completely.
C2Insert the cartridge into the cartridge
compartment by pressing it firmly until
you hear a click.
Make sure the compartment is dry before you
insert the cartridge.
After you have inserted a new cartridge, some
foam may come out of the spray nozzle during
the first few seconds of spraying.
Removing the cartridge
◗When the cartridge is empty, remove and
discard it and replace it with a new cartridge.
BWhen the cartridge and/or the water tank is
empty, you will hear a pumping sound and some
foam will come out of the spray nozzle.This is a
signal that the cartridge needs to be replaced
and/or the water tank needs to be refilled.
If this happens, stop pressing the spray button
immediately.
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C1Press and hold the cartridge release
button and pull the cartridge up to remove
it.
Do not refill the cartridge with any other liquid.
Replacing the cartridge during ironing
The soleplate of the iron can become extremely
hot and may cause burns if touched.Therefore we
advise you to unplug the appliance and to let it
cool down before you replace the cartridge.
1Put the iron horizontally on the iron
support or on a piece of cloth.
2To replace the cartridge, follow the
instructions for removing and inserting the
cartridge in the sections above.
Filling the water tank
Do not immerse the iron in water.
Do not pour water into the cartridge
compartment.
1Remove the mains plug from the wall
socket.
2Set the steam control to position O (= no
steam).
3Open the filling hole cover.
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C4Use the filling jug to fill the water tank
with tap water up to the maximum level.
BIf the filling jug is full, there is enough water in it to
fill the water tank twice.
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX
indication.
C5Close the filling hole cover properly.
Only use water to fill the water tank. Do not put
vinegar, starch, ironing concentrate or chemically
descaled water in the water tank.
BAfter you have refilled the water tank, some foam
may come out of the spray nozzle during the first
few seconds of spraying.
BIf 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.
Setting the temperature
C1Set the temperature dial to the required
ironing temperature by turning it to the
appropriate position.
Check the garment label for the required ironing
temperature.
1Silk, Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose,
polyamide, polyester)
2Wool
3Cotton, linen
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BIf you do not know what kind of fabric(s) a
garment is made of, determine the right ironing
temperature by ironing a part that will not be
visible when the garment is worn.
BSilk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the
reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches.
BStart ironing the articles that require the lowest
ironing temperature, such as those made of
synthetic fibres.
2Put the mains plug in an earthed wall
socket.
3When the amber pilot light has first gone
out, wait a while before you start ironing.
BThe amber pilot light will go on from time to time
during ironing.
Using the appliance
Steam ironing
◗Make sure there is enough water in the water
tank for steam ironing. Put the iron on its heel
and check if the water level is above the MIN
level indication when you start steam ironing
and during steam ironing.
C◗The steam function can be used at ironing
temperatures ranging from 2to MAX.
This temperature range is also indicated on the
temperature dial by means of steam clouds.
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1Set the temperature dial to the
recommended position.
See 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the
temperature'.
C2Set the steam control to the steam
position:
-q: normal steam (temperature settings 2to
MAX);
When you put the iron down in horizontal
position, always set the steam control to position
O (= no steam).
◗You can apply extra steam by pushing the
steam control to the following position:
-w: extra steam (temperature settings 3to
MAX).
BThe steam control will return to the normal steam
setting when you release it.
BDo not hold the steam control in the extra steam
position for more than 10 seconds at a time. Allow
at least a one-minute interval before using the
extra steam function again.
Ironing without steam
1Set the steam control to position O (= no
steam).
2Set the temperature dial to the
recommended position.
See 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the
temperature'.
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Spraying smoothing liquid
We strongly advise you to use the smoothing
liquid during ironing to remove creases most
effectively.
BYou will get the best results if you spray the
smoothing liquid onto the whole garment while
steam ironing.
1Make sure the cartridge has been inserted
properly into the iron.
See 'Preparing for use', section 'Inserting and
removing the cartridge'.
BIf you have just inserted a new cartridge, some
foam may come out of the spray nozzle during
the first few seconds of use.
C2Make sure there is enough smoothing
liquid in the cartridge and enough water in
the water tank.
Because the smoothing liquid and water are
mixed in the iron before spraying, the spray
function only works when the iron contains
sufficient amounts of water and smoothing liquid.
BAs the cartridge is transparent, it is very easy to
check how much smoothing liquid it still holds.
BPut the iron on its heel and check if the water
level in the water tank is above the MIN level
indication.
C◗The smoothing liquid can be used at ironing
temperatures ranging from 1(Silk) up to
MAX.
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This temperature range is also indicated on the
temperature dial as a blue area.
C3Press and hold the spray button to spray
continuously.Apply the spray generously
and evenly onto the whole area to be
ironed. Do not press and release the spray
button in quick succession.
4Iron the area you have just sprayed with
smoothing liquid.
Do not refill the cartridge with any other liquid.
Only use as the smoothing liquid as intended, i.e
only use it on fabrics.
Avoid accidents: keep the cartridge out of the
reach of children, do not spray directly at
someone's face and flush the eyes with plenty of
water if eye contact occurs.
Avoid spraying the smoothing liquid onto the
floor.The floor could become slippery as a result.
BUse the smoothing liquid generously on stubborn
creases, cotton and thick fabrics such as jeans.
BThe spray function does not work when the
cartridge is empty and/or the water tank is empty.
BWhen the cartridge and/or the water tank is
empty, you will hear a pumping sound and some
foam will come out of the spray nozzle.
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The pumping sound and the foam tell you that
the cartridge needs to be replaced and/or the
water tank needs to be refilled.
BIt is better to prevent undiluted smoothing liquid
from getting into contact with fabrics.
BBefore spraying the smoothing liquid onto delicate
fabrics or fabrics on which water may cause stains
(silk, rayon), we advise you to try out the liquid by
spraying and ironing an area that will not be
visible when the garment is worn.
Other features
Drip-Stop function
◗This iron is provided with a Drip-Stop
function: the iron automatically stops
producing steam when the temperature is too
low for steam ironing to prevent water from
dripping out of the soleplate.When this
happens, you may hear a sound.
Automatic Anti-Calc system
◗The built-in Anti-Calc system reduces scale
build-up and prolongs the life of your iron.
Cleaning and maintenance
Calc-Clean function
The Calc-Clean function removes scale and
impurities. Use the Calc-Clean function once
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every two weeks. If the water in your area is very
hard (i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate
during ironing), the Calc-Clean function should be
used more frequently.
1Set the steam control to position O.
2Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not use vinegar or other descaling agents.
C3Set the temperature dial to MAX.
4Put the mains plug in the wall socket.
5Unplug the iron when the amber pilot light
has gone out.
6Leave the filling hole cover open.
C7Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold
the Calc-Clean button and gently shake
the iron to and fro.
BSteam and boiling water will come out of the
soleplate, flushing out impurities and scale (if any).
8Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as
all the water in the tank has been used up.
Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still
contains a lot of impurities.
After Calc-Cleaning
- Plug in the iron to let the soleplate dry up.
- Unplug the iron when the amber pilot light has
gone out.
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- Move the 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 before you store it.
After each use
1Remove the mains plug from the wall
socket and let the iron cool down.
2Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the
soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-
abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
BKeep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact
with metal objects.
3Clean the upper part of the appliance with
a damp cloth.
Cleaning
Water tank
C1Regularly rinse the water tank with water.
Empty the water tank after cleaning.
Cartridge compartment
Clean the cartridge compartment when you
replace the cartridge.
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1Remove the mains plug from the wall
socket and let the iron cool down.
2Clean the cartridge compartment with a
damp cloth.
Storage
1Remove the mains plug from the wall
socket, let the iron cool down and set the
steam control to position O.
2Empty the water tank.
C3You can store the iron in the storage case.
Do not put the iron in the storage case when the
soleplate is still hot.
4You can put the cord in the storage case
and clip the cord in the cord clip.
5Store the iron horizontally.
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem,
please visit the Philips Web site at
www.philips.com/perfective 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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Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could
encounter with your iron. Please read the different sections for
more details.
Guarantee restrictions
The following parts are not covered by terms of
the international guarantee:
- Cartridges
- Storage case
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Solution
Check the mains cord,
the plug and the wall
socket.
See 'Preparing for use',
section 'Setting the
temperature', for the
appropriate temperature
setting.
Fill the water tank (see
'Preparing for use',
section 'Filling the water
tank', for instructions).
Set the steam control to
the desired steam
position (see 'Using the
appliance', section 'Steam
ironing', for instructions).
Possible cause(s)
There may be a
connection problem.
The temperature dial has
probably been set to
MIN.
There is not enough
water in the water tank.
The steam control has
been set to position O.
Problem
The iron is plugged in but
the soleplate is cold.
The iron does not
produce any steam.