◗ 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.
◗ Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids
or other chemicals in the water tank.
◗ If steam escapes from under the steam tank cap when the
appliance is heating up, switch the appliance off and tighten the
steam tank cap. If steam continues to escape when the appliance is
heating up, switch the appliance off and contact a service centre
authorised by Philips.
◗ Do not remove the cap from the steam tank when the steam tank
is still under pressure. Follow the instructions given later in this
manual.
◗ Do not use any other cap on the steam tank than the cap that has
been supplied with the appliance, as this cap also functions as a
safety valve.
◗ This appliance is intended for household use only.
Before first use
1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and
clean the soleplate with a soft cloth.
2 Fully unwind the mains cord and supply hose.
3 Place the steam tank on a stable, level surface.
4 Place the iron on the iron stand.
Preparing for use
Filling the steam tank
Never immerse the steam tank in water.
Do not open the cap when the iron and the steam tank are still hot.
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
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2 Slowly unscrew the cap of the steam tank.
You may hear a sound when you remove the cap.This sound is caused
by the vacuum or residual pressure inside the steam tank and is
perfectly normal.
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