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Important
For optimal safety, first read these instructions before you are going to use the iron:
- The user must not leave the iron unattended while it is connected to the supply.
- This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
- Young 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.
- Never use the appliance if it is damaged in any way.
- After finished ironing or even when you leave the iron for a while, unplug from the
wall socket and put the iron on its heel.
- If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre
authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Before first use
1Check if the voltage rating on the typeplate corresponds to the mains supply
in your home.
2Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean it with a
soft cloth.
The iron may give out some smoke when using it for the first time. After a short while
this will cease.
Setting the temperature
1Put the iron on its heel.
2Set the temperature dial to the required ironing temperature by turning it to
the position of the temperature indicator (fig. 1).
- Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature.
- 1Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
- 1Silk
- 2Wool
- 3Cotton, linen
- When you do not know what kind of fabric(s) the article is made of, try to iron on a
spot which will be invisible when you wear it.
- Silk, woolen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent
shiny spots.
- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those
made of synthetic fibers.
3Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
Ironing
1Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.
See section 'Setting the temperature'.
2Types GC141, GC130 and GC125 only:
Allow the iron to heat up for two minutes before you start ironing.
If you set the temperature dial to a lower setting after ironing at a high temperature,
allow the iron to cool down for five minutes before you recommence ironing.
3Types GC147, GC146, GC137, GC136 and GC135 only:
Start ironing when the amber temperature pilot light has first gone out and then come
on again (fig. 2).
BThe amber pilot light will come on from time to time during ironing.
Cleaning and maintenance
1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.
2Wipe the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with metal objects.
3Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth.
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