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 or infirm
persons 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
HI449 only) from the soleplate and clean it with a soft cloth.
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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5 Pour tap water from the filling jug into the water tank up to
the maximum level.
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 portion of distilled water, or to use distilled water only.
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