Notice PHILIPS GC8280

« ifferent fabrics. It also informs you about the steam setting and the water level and warns you when the iron needs to be rinsed. The iron is very safe thanks to the automatic iron-off function. Last but not least, it is the only ironing system on the market with an integrated drip stop. We hope you will enjoy using the Philips GC8280. General description (Fig. 1) A Supply hose B Handle with soft grip C Steam activator D Display E Temperature buttons (+/-) F Menu button G Soleplate H Safe storage lock I Iron stand J Detachable water tank K Filling cup L Cord & hose storage hook M Calc-Clean rinsing cap N Filling opening O Water tank release lever P Steam tank Q On/off button with power-on light R Transport handgrip S Water tank re?ll light T Mains cord U Steam buttons (+/-) V Steam tank control panel with steam light p = maximum steam [ = moderate steam ] = minimum steam a = no steam Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it 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. - - - - , , ENGLISHDo 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 quali?ed 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. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. Do not allow the mains cord and supply hose to come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot. When you have ?nished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you ?ll or empty the water tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: put the iron on the stand, switch the appliance off and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. 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. If steam escapes from under the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the appliance is heating up, switch the appliance off and tighten the Calc- Clean rinsing 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 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. Rinse the steam tank regularly according to the instructions in the chapter ‘Cleaning’. Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the steam tank is hot. This appliance is intended for household use only. Electromagnetic ?elds (EMF) T... »