Philips GC4820 [7/198] English

- 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 nished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when

you ll 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.

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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 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the soleplate.

2 Rinseanddrythellingcup.

Preparing for use

Filling the water tank

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You can use normal tap water to ll 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llingopening.

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