Notice PHILIPS GC6340/02

« damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks. Check the cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage. 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. 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. 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. Only use this iron with the stand supplied. Do not let the mains cord and supply hose come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot. 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 stand. 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 iron stand, set the iron switch and the steam tank switch to ‘off’ and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. If steam escapes from under the steam tank cap when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and tighten the steam tank cap. If steam continues to escape when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and contact a service centre authorised by Philips. Do not remove the cap from the steam tank when the steam tank is still hot. 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. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ENGLISHThis 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 in accordance with the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use according to scienti?c evidence available today. Before ?rst 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 steam tank cap when the iron and the steam tank are still hot. Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the steam tank. 1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. 2 Slowly unscrew the steam tank cap (Fig. 2). Note: 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. 3 Fill the steam tank with tap water up to the maximum level (max. 1 litre) (Fig. 3). Note: If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an e... »