Notice PHILIPS GC4710

« efore you connect the appliance. -Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks. -If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it 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. -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. -Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. Caution -Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. -Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage. -The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. -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: set the steam control to position 0, put the iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. -Always place and use the iron on a stable, level and horizontal surface. -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. EnGlIShElectromagnetic ?elds (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic ?elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scienti?c evidence available today. Preparing for use Note: Remove the cardboard cover from the soleplate before you use the iron for the ?rst time. Filling the water tank Type of water to be used You can use normal tap water to ?ll the water tank. Tip: If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled water or to use distilled water only. 1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged. 2 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (Fig. 2). 3 Open the cap of the ?lling opening (Fig. 3). 4 Tilt the iron backwards and ?ll the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level with the ?lling cup (Fig. 4). Do not ?ll the water tank beyond the MAX indication. Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank. 5 Close the cap of the ?lling opening (‘click’) (Fig. 5). Selecting temperature and steam setting Temperature and steam settings Fabric typeTemperature setting Steam settingSteam boostIonic DeepSteam (speci?c types only) LinenMax.; \yes Cotton3; \yes Wool2lN.A.yes Silk10N.A.N.A. Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester) 10N.A.N.A. 1 Speci?c types only: remove the heat-resistant protective cover (Fig. 6). Do not leave the heat-resistant protective cover on the soleplate during ironing. 2 Put the iron on its heel. 3 To set the required ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial to the appropriate position (see ‘Temperature and steam settings’ table) (Fig. 7). Check the laundry care label for the fabric type. EnGlISh7... »