Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and
save them for future reference.
◗ Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to
the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
◗ Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
◗ Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance
itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped
or is leaking.
◗ Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
◗ If the mains cord is damaged, it must be 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.
◗ Never immerse the iron and the stand, if provided, in water.
◗ Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
◗ The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may
cause burns if touched.
◗ Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate
when it is hot.
◗ When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance,
when you fill or empty the water tank and also when you leave
the iron even for a short while: set the steam control to position
O, put the iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the
wall socket.
◗ Always place and use the iron and the stand, if provided, 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.
Before first use
C
1 Remove any sticker or protective foil and the storage cover
(GC4043,40,28,25 only) from the soleplate.
2 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.
B
The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time.This
will cease after a short while.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
Never immerse the iron in water.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
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