Troubleshooting - Philips GC140 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

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introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to

Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers,

important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the

appliance and save it for future reference.

Danger

Never immerse the iron 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

or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the

appliance has been dropped.

If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it

replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by

Philips or similarly qualified 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 come into contact with

the hot soleplate of the iron.

Caution

Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall

socket.

Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage.

Always place and use the iron 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 finished ironing, when you clean the

appliance and also when you leave the iron even for

a short while: put the iron on its heel and remove

the mains plug from the wall socket.

The 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

Remove any sticker or protective foil from the

soleplate.

Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature and

pass the iron over a piece of damp cloth for several

minutes to remove any residues from the soleplate.

Using the appliance

Setting the temperature

Put the iron on its heel.

To set the required ironing temperature, turn the

temperature dial to the appropriate position (Fig. 1).

Check the laundry care label for the required ironing

temperature:

Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide,

polyester)

Silk

Wool

Cotton, linen

If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article

is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by

ironing a part that is not visible when you wear or use

the article.

Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side

of the fabric to prevent shiny patches.

Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing

temperature, such as those made of synthetic fibres.

Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

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ironing

Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for

the first time. This stops after a short while.

Set the recommended ironing temperature

(see section 'Setting the temperature' above).

Specific types only: Let the iron heat up for two

minutes.

If you set the temperature dial to a lower setting after

ironing at a high temperature, let the iron cool down for

five minutes before you continue ironing.

Specific types only: let the iron heat up until the

temperature light first goes out and then goes on

again (Fig. 2).

Note: The temperature light goes on from time to time

during ironing.

Start ironing.

Cleaning

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let

the iron cool down.

Wipe the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-

abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.

To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with

metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or

other chemicals to clean the soleplate.

Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.

storage

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

Wind the mains cord round the cord storage

facility (Fig. 3).

Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place.

Environment

Do not throw away the appliance away with the

normal household waste at the end of its life,

but hand it in at an official collection point for

recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the

environment (Fig. 4).

Guarantee & service

If you need service or information or if you have a

problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.

com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre

in your country (you find its phone number in the

worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer

Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips

dealer.