Notice PHILIPS GC8300

« Water tank release lever o Steam generator p On/off button with power-on light Q Transport handgrip r Water tank re?ll light S Calc-Clean light t Mains cord u Steam buttons (+/-) v Steam generator control panel with steam light -p = maximum steam -[ = moderate steam -ECO = minimum steam -a = no steam important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger -Never immerse the iron or the steam generator in water. Warning -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 mains cord, the supply hose or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks. EnGliSh -If the mains cord or the supply hose 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 and supply hose come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. -If steam escapes from under the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and tighten the Calc-Clean rinsing cap. If steam continues to escape when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and contact a service centre authorised by Philips. -Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the steam generator is hot. -Do not use any other cap on the steam generator than the Calc-Clean rinsing cap that has been supplied with the appliance, as this cap also functions as a safety valve. Caution -Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. -Check the mains cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage. -Always place and use the iron and the steam generator on a stable, level and horizontal surface. -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 appliance even for a short while: put the iron on the iron platform, switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. -Rinse the steam generator regularly according to the instructions in chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’. -This appliance is intended for household use only. Electromagnetic ?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. Before ?rst use Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the ?rst time. This is normal and stops after a short while. Note: Some particles may come out of the soleplate when you use the iron for the ?rst time. This is normal; the particles are harmless and stop coming out of EnGliSh7the iron after... »