Philips GC8460 [8/142] English

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This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic

elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this

user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic evidence

available today.

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1 Place the steam generator on a stable and level surface, e.g. on the

hard part of the ironing board or on a table.

2 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

You can detach the water tank and ll it at any time during use.

Fill the water tank before rst use and as soon as the ‘water tank empty’

light ashes.

Do not put hot water, perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing

aids or other chemicals in the water tank.

Note: If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an

equal amount of distilled water.

Note: Do not tilt or shake the steam generator when the water tank is full,

otherwise water may spill out of the lling hole.

3 Makesurethatthewatertankisrmlyattachedtothesteam

generator, otherwise the iron does not produce any steam.

4 Place the iron resting mat on the ironing board.

5 Slide the carry lock slide to the left to unlock the iron from the

steam generator. Place the iron on the iron resting mat.

6 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and switch on the steam

generator.

7 To set the required ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial

to the appropriate position.

Note: Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures

(temperature settings 2 or higher).

8 Turn the power knob to the desired steam setting to switch on the

appliance. Make sure the steam setting is suitable for the selected

ironing temperature.

1 Set to minimum steam (temperature settings 2 to MAX).

2 Set to moderate steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX).

3 Set to maximum steam (temperature setting to MAX).

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