- If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it may only be replaced by a service centre authorised by Philips in order to avoid hazardous situations.
Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level by means of the filling cup. Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication. If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled water or to use distilled water only.
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ENGLISH When the amber temperature pilot light has gone out, wait a while before you start ironing. The amber pilot light will go on from time to time during ironing. Using the appliance Steam ironing Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank. Select the appropriate steam setting.
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Shot of steam A powerful 'shot' of steam helps remove stubborn creases. The shot-of-steam function can only be used at temperature settings between 2 and MAX. Press and release the shot-of-steam button. Drip stop This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function: the iron automatically stops producing steam when the temperature is too low to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.When this happens you may hear a sound.
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ENGLISH Electronic safety shut-off function (types GC4243, GC4238 and GC4233 only) The electronic safety shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while. The red auto-off pilot light starts blinking to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the safety shut-off function.
Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank. Select the maximum ironing temperature. Put the plug in the wall socket. Unplug the iron when the amber temperature pilot light has gone out. Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the calc-clean button and gently shake the iron to and fro.
Guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet).
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Problem The iron is plugged in but the soleplate is cold. The iron does not produce any steam. The (vertical) shot-of-steam function does not work. Water droplets drip onto the fabric. Flakes and impurities come out of the soleplate during ironing. The red pilot light blinks (types GC4243, GC4238 and GC4233 only).
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Important Înainte de prima utilizare Din fierul de călcat poate ieşi puţin fum când este folosit pentru prima oară. Acest lucru va înceta după puţin timp. Pregătire pentru utilizare ROMÂNĂ...