User Guide

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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
1 Check if the voltage rating on the typeplate corresponds to the mains supply
in your home.
2 Remove 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
1 Put the iron on its heel.
2 Set 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.
- 1 Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
- 1 Silk
- 2 Wool
- 3 Cotton, 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.
3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
Ironing
1 Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.
See section 'Setting the temperature'.
2 Types 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.
3 Types 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).
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The amber pilot light will come on from time to time during ironing.
Cleaning and maintenance
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.
2 Wipe the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with metal objects.
3 Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth.
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