- 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 iron stand.
- Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when
it is hot.
- Infirm persons should not be allowed to use the appliance without
supervision. Keep an eye on children to make sure that they do not
play with the appliance.
- If steam escapes from under the steam tank cap 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
under pressure. Follow the instructions under 'Fast refill' before
removing the cap.
Preparing the appliance for use
1 Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom of the steam tank
corresponds to the mains voltage in your home before you
connect the appliance.
2 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and
clean the soleplate with a soft cloth.
3 Fully unwind the mains cord (L) and supply hose (J).
4 Place the steam tank (B) on a stable, level surface.
5 Place the iron on the iron stand (C).
Filling the steam tank
Never immerse the steam tank in water.
Do not open the cap when the appliance is hot and the steam tank is
still under pressure.
C
1 Make sure the on/off switch (D) has been set to 'off' and
remove the plug from the wall socket.
C
2 Slowly unscrew the cap (A) of the steam tank.
You may hear a sound when you remove the cap.This sound is caused
by the cold tank being under vacuum.This is perfectly normal.
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