Philips GC4850 - Manual (Page 7)

- Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of
the iron.
- Only use the iron if the electrical system in your home has a rating
of 16A. It is not allowed to use this iron if the rating of the electrical
system is lower than 16A
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 finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when
you fill 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.
electromagnetic fields (eMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic
fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence
available today.
Before first use
1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the soleplate.
2 Rinse and dry the filling cup.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
type of water to be used
You can use normal tap water to fill 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. Do not use distilled water only.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam).
3 Open the cap of the filling opening.
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