Electromagnetic Ields (Emf); Before Irst Use; Preparing For Use - Philips GC6400 Série Mode D'emploi

- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Do not let the mains cord and supply hose come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron.
- If steam escapes from under the steam tank cap when the appliance heats up, switch off the
appliance and tighten the steam tank cap. If steam continues to escape when the appliance heats
up, switch off the appliance and contact a service centre authorised by Philips.
- Do not remove the steam tank cap from the steam tank when the steam tank is still under
pressure.
- Do not use any other cap on the steam tank than the cap that has been supplied with the
appliance, as the steam tank cap also functions as a safety valve.
- 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.
Caution
- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
- Check the mains cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage.
- Always place and use the iron and the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface.
- The iron stand and the soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if
touched. If you want to move the steam tank, do not touch the stand.
- When you have inished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you ill or empty the
steam tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: put the iron on the iron
stand, set the on/off switch to 'O' and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
- Rinse the steam tank regularly according to the instructions in chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance'.
- This appliance is intended for household use only.

Electromagnetic ields (EmF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic ields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientiic evidence available today.

Before irst use

1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean the soleplate with a soft
cloth.
2 Fully unwind the mains cord and supply hose.
3 Place the steam tank on a stable, level surface.
4 Place the iron on the iron stand.

preparing for use

Filling the steam tank
Never immerse the steam tank in water.
Do not open the steam tank cap when the iron and the steam tank are still hot.
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
2 Slowly unscrew the steam tank cap (Fig. 6).
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