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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully beneit from the support that
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three steps for ergonomic ironing
1
Ergonomic board height (Fig. 1)
Set the ironing board to the correct height. When you stand the distance between your elbow and
the ironing board has to be approximately 27cm. You can use the heat-resistant iron resting mat as a
guide.
2
Ergonomic iron design (Fig. 2)
The upward sloping handle ensures a comfortable position of the wrist.
3
Ergonomic iron resting mat (Fig. 3)
The iron resting mat allows you to place your iron horizontally on the ironing board.
Only use the resting mat on an ironing board - never use it on a surface that is not heat
resistant (Fig. 4).
Do not put the switched-on iron on the heat-resistant iron resting mat for a long period of time.
Only use the heat-resistant iron resting mat to put down the iron briely during ironing.
General description (Fig. 5)
A Supply hose
B Temperature dial
C Temperature indicator
D Temperature light
E
Steam trigger
F
Steam tank cap
G Iron stand
H Steam tank
I
Soleplate
J
Mains cord
K On/off switch with power-on light
L
'Steam ready' light (GC6450/GC6440 only)
M 'Steam tank empty' light (GC6450/GC6440 only)
N Iron lock slide (GC6450/GC6440/GC6430 only)
O Steam control (GC6450/GC6440 only)
P
Heat-resistant iron resting mat (GC6450/GC6440/GC6430 only)
Q Heat-resistant iron resting mat (GC6433/GC6420/GC6410/GC6406/GC6405 only)
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
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Never immerse the iron or the steam tank in water.
Warning
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Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before
you connect the appliance.
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Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the supply hose or the appliance itself
shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks.
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If the mains cord or the supply hose is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service
centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualiied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.