Philips GC4043 - Handbuch (Seite 4)

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 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, during filling or emptying the water tank or
even when you leave the iron for a while, unplug from the wall
socket, set the steam control to position 0 and put the iron on its
heel.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person 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.
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2 Remove any sticker, protective foil or storage cover (Type
GC4043, GC4040, GC4028, GC4025 only) from the soleplate.
3 Heat up the iron to maximum temperature and iron over a
piece of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any residue
on the soleplate.
The iron may give out some smoke when using it for the first time.
After a short while this will cease.
Filling the water tank
Do not immerse the iron in water.
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
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2 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
3 Open the filling cap.
4 Hold the iron in a tilted position.
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