Philips HI478 User's Manual
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1. by turning it to the appropriate temperature indicator Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature Synthetic fabrics e g acrylic viscose polyamide polyester Silk ee Wool eee Cotton linen If you do not know what kind of fabric s the garment is made of try to determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will be invisible when you wear the garment Silk woolen and synthetic materials iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny spots To prevent stains avoid using the spray function Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature first such as those made of synthetic fibers Start ironing when the Amber Pilot Light has first gone out and then comes on again gt The Amber Pilot Light will come on from time to time during ironing CS ae 5 Bell Vent Pattern on soleplate steams and presses twice in one action Make sure that there is enough water in the removable water reservoir Set the Temperature Control to the recommended position See section Setting the temperature Set the Steam Control to the appropriate steam position 1 2 for moderate steam temperature settings e to eee 3 4 for maximum steam temperature settings e e to MAX gt Steaming will start as soon as the set temperature has been reached Spraying To remove stubborn creases at any temperature make sure that there is enoug2. To avoid a circuit overload do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit 2 Ifan extension cord is absolutely necessary a 10 ampere cord should be used Cords rated for less amperage may overheat Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL POLARIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS This Philips Iron has a polarized plug for an added safety feature e Plug will fit into polarized outlet only one way e f plug does not properly fit outlet at first reverse It e f plug still does not fit contact a qualified electrician DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE 1 a Table of Contents Features Before Using For Dry Ironing Filling the Removable W ater Reservoir Setting the Temperature Steam Ironing O ther Features Self C leaning Maintenance and Storage Temperature and Fabric G uide Problems For Assistance W arranty Back Cover HI478 IRON FA 1 13 00 2 35 PM Page 6 2 CIS Ne D ual Language Temperature Control Dial Red Auto O ff Pilot Light Variable Steam Control Shot Of _ Steam Button l Spray Button ER Full Length Button Groove Self C lean Button e Drip Stop System Automatically shuts off water supply if iron is to cool to steam IMPORTANT m e i i Amber Pilot Light Removable W ater Reservoir Release Butt
3. out EE The built in Anti C alc Filter reduces deposit of scale and helps prolong life of the iron Hold the iron over the sink press and hold the self clean button and gently shake the iron gt Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate Impurities and scale if any will be flushed out EJ Release the self clean button as soon as all the water in the reservoir has drained out fas Auto off Repeat the self cleaning process if the iron still contains a lot of An electronic safety device will automatically switch off the iron if it has impurities not been moved for a while After self cleaning MM To indicate that the iron has been switched off the Red Auto Plug i in the iron and reheat for 2 minutes This will enable interior of O ff Pilot Light will start blinking the iron to dry before storing In a horizontal position this will happen after 30 seconds Unplug the iron when the Amber Pilot Light has gone out In a vertical position this will happen after 8 minutes Move the hot iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on the soleplate To heat up the iron again Let the iron cool down completely before you store it Pick up the iron or move it slightly The Red Auto 0 ff Pilot Light will go out The Amber Pilot Light will Maintenance and Storage come on When the Amber Pilot Light has gone out and comes on again the Set the Temperature C
4. HI478 IRON FA 1 13 00 2 35 PM Page 1 s PHILIPS iron removable water reservoir ar O ptinox stainless steel soleplate H1478 PHILIPS P HI478 IRON FA 1 13 00 2 35 PM Page 2 CS ae IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS W hen using your iron especially when children are present basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following Read all instructions before using 1 Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling removable water reservoir with water or emptying and when not in use Be careful to avoid spilling water over the iron when filling reservoir 2 Do not place or store iron where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink 3 To protect against a risk of electrical shock do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids 4 Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children or invalids Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board Always position iron carefully to prevent it from falling off or being knocked off ironing board or if cord is pulled W hen not in ironing position always stand iron on heel rest 5 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use attachments not recommended by Philips Electronics N orth America Corporation 6 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped o
5. ark colored fabrics on the wrong side to avoid shining lroning velvet or any other nap sensitive fabric is not recommended Be sure to check manufacturers label for care instructions Trademarks of fiber manufacturers Ai ar HI478 IRON FA 1 13 00 2 35 PM Page 14 10 Problem Possible cause s N o steam N ot enough water in the removable water reservoir The steam control has been set to position 0 The iron is not hot enough and or Drip Stop System is activated The Shot of Steam function has been used too often within a very short period No Shot of Steam The iron is plugged in The Auto O ff function has been but the soleplate is cold activated Connection problem Solution Fill the removable water reservoir see Filling the removable water reservoir Set to steam position see Steam ironing Set the temperature control to the steam area ee to MAX Put the iron on its heel and wait until the Amber Pilot Light has gone out before you start ironing Put the iron in horizontal position and wait for a while before using the Shot of Steam function again Move the iron slightly and the iron will start heating up again Check the cord the plug and the electrical outlet For assistance call toll free 1 800 243 7884 or visit our website www philipsonline com P oS FULL ONE YEARWARRANTY Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new Philips pr
6. brics on wrong side to avoid shining or glazing f moisture is necessar y use a press cloth and MED setting W hen pressing suede use brown paper as press cloth and to cover ironing board T his will help prevent suede from rubbing off W hen pressing Ultrasuede use a press cloth and press lightly on wrong side Brush fabric lightly to remove press marks W hen pressing some triacetates a higher heat setting may be required Slowly increase temperature as needed to reach proper temperature Turn Temperature Control to section marked LO MED gt Start at the beginning of the LO MED section for lightweight 100 synthetic permanent press fabrics Some heavier polyester fabrics may require steam at positions 1 LO or 2 MED setting Some durable silk fabrics may require a higher heat setting Slowly increase setting as needed to reach proper temperature Turn Temperature Control to section marked MED Turn Steam Control to Position 2 MED Most permanent press blends containing cotton require this setting Test iron on inside seam or small hidden sec tion of garment If shine or color change occurs use a press cloth Turn Temperature Control to section marked HI Turn Steam Control to Position 3 Hl W hen ironing wool always use a press cloth and moisture N ever press wool dry Turn Temperature Control to maximum setting Turn Steam Control to position 4 MAX Lightly dampen fabric for thorough pressing Iron d
7. h water in the removable water reservoir cans Press the spray button a couple of times to moisten the fabric Drip Stop System The Drip Stop System continuously monitors soleplate temperature and automatically shuts off water supply if iron is too cool to steam Drip Stop System virtually eliminates water dripping from soleplate and onto your fabric IMPORTANT The iron will automatically stop steaming at insufficient temperatures This is due to the Drip Stop System s valve closing when the temperature of the soleplate is too cool to produce steam ax ae HI478 IRON FA 1 13 00 2 35 PM Page 10 d Ne Shot of Steam Always unplug cord from electrical outlet and set the Steam Control to position 0 This function can also be used when you hold the iron in vertical position Fill the removable water reservoir to the maximum level Do not use vinegar or other descaling agents to self clean your iron K A powerful shot of steam helps remove stubborn creases The Shot of Steam function can only be used at temperature settings wo T between ee and MAX Plug cord in electrical outlet Press and release the Shot of Steam button W ait for a while before using the button again to avoid spluttering N ever direct the steam towards people Set the Temperature Control to MAX Allow iron to heat up for two minutes Anti C alc Filter Turn Temperature Control to Min and unplug iron when the Amber Pilot Light has gone
8. oduct model H 1478 except cord against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase IMPORTANT This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident misuse or abuse lack of reasonable care the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or subjecting the product to any but the specified voltage PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION WILL NOT PAY FOR UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OF ANY TYPE NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In order to address warranty issues simply take or ship the product back to the retail location where it was purchased Read enclosed instructions carefull y Manufactured for Norelco Consumer Products Company A Division of Philips Electronics N orth America Corporation 1010 Washington Blvd Stamford CT 06912 0015 For Assistance call 1 800 243 7884 MADE IN SINGAPORE This symbol on the product s nameplate means noes it is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc PHILIPSand Philips Shield are Registered Trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V O ptinox is a Trademark of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V Drip Stop is a Registered Trademark of Philips Electronics N orth America Corporation 2000 Philips Electronics N orth America Corporation All Rights Reser ved H1478
9. on 4 MAX and allow iron to steam for a few minutes Iron over old cotton cloth to remove paste cleanser from iron bottom and steam vents Turn Temperature Control to Min position and allow to cool completely Unplug cord from electrical oulet and empty removable reservoir Should soleplate become scratched most minor scratches can be removed using fine steel wool After buffing follow steps 2 6 before ironing on garments W ipe soleplate clean Temperature and Fabric Guide Follow garment label instructions for best ironing results Test iron temperature setting on an inside or small hidden section of garment before ironing Fabric guide located on the heel rest of iron gives temperature settings for most common fabrics TEMP CONTROL SETTING Min Lo Med Med e Hi eee STEAM SETTING 0 Dry Iron Only 0 Dry Iron O nly Pos l LO or Pos 2 MED Pos 2 MED Pos 3 HI Pos 4 MAX FABRIC Acetates Acrylics Acrilan C reslan O rlon Sheer Synth Suede Ultrasuede Nylons Antron C aprolan Q iana Triacetates Arnel Metallics Polyesters D acron Fortrel Kodel Trevira Rayon Silk Perm Press Polyester Cotton W ool Cotton Linen IRONING INSTRUCTIONS Turn Temperature Control to section marked Min Start at the begin ning of Min section and slowly increase temperature setting as need ed to reach proper temperature Iron delicate fa
10. ons Fabric Guide TS oe e Anti C alc Filter Removable W ater Reservoir Polished O ptinox Soleplate with Special 39 Vent Bell Pattern ensures optimal and even steam distribution W hen using your iron for the first time you may notice a white deposit coming from the iron as it heats up This is simply a residue left over from the final buffing of the iron soleplate Follow the steps in Before Using to remove this residue 3 Before Using Remove any sticker or protective foil from soleplate To ensure maximum steam performance Clean any left over residue from the Steam Vents by following this procedure esi DE G GE a Turn Steam Control to position 0 Fill iron see section Filling the Removable W ater Reservoir Plug cord into electrical outlet Set Temperature Control to maximum setting and allow iron to heat up for approximately 2 minutes Turn Steam Control to position 3 4 Hold iron over ironing board and allow to steam for 1 minute dislodging any residue Iron over an old cotton towel or other disposable non synthetic cloth for several minutes Turn Steam Control to position 0 and Temperature Control to Min setting Let iron cool Clean Steam Vents Iron is ready to use Plug cord into 120V AC outlet Amber Pilot Light will glow Always dry iron with Steam Control set at position 0 Dry Setting Be sure removable water reservoir is empty if you will be dry ironing f
11. ontrol to Min position Unplug cord iron is ready for use from electrical outlet and let the iron cool down completely W ipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non abrasive liquid cleaner Self Cleaning The self clean function removes scale and impurities Use the self clean function once every two weeks If the water in your area is very hard the self clean function should be used more frequently Keep the soleplate smooth avoid hard contact with metal objects Regularly rinse the removable water reservoir with water Empty the removable water reservoir after cleaning or before storing aX 2e HI478 IRON FA 1 13 00 2 35 PM Page 12 d Ne Loop cord around cord wrap when storing Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe dry place To clean body of iron use mild detergent and soft cloth only N ever use harsh household cleansers abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean iron housing scratching fading of housing colors may occur To clean and maintain polished O ptinox soleplate GPE X Ona soft cloth make a thin paste of abrasive household cleaner and water Gently rub surface of soleplate to remove starch or residue build up Fill iron with water see Section Filling the Removable W ater Reservoir Set Temperature Control to maximum setting Allow iron to heat up approximately 2 minutes Turn Steam Control to positi
12. or long periods of time Preheat iron for approximately 2 minutes at proper temperature setting NOTE Iron must be on heel rest to preheat If left to preheat with soleplate in down position iron will automatically shut off after 30 seconds before reaching desired temperature 6 Filling the Removable Water Reservoir Aia le Begin ironing W hen finished stand iron in upright position on heel rest Remove cord from electrical outlet Allow iron to cool completely before storing Do not immerse the iron in water Unplug cord from electrical outlet Set the Steam Control to position 0 no steam HI478 IRON FA 1 13 00 2 35 PM Page 8 Press and hold the removable water reservoir release buttons and remove the removable water reservoir O pen the filling cap Pour tap water into the removable water reservoir up to the maximum level Do not fill the reservoir beyond the MAX indication KJ W ipe off any excess water before plugging iron into outlet 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 Do not use vinegar starch or chemically descaled water Press to close the filling cap click and put the removable water reservoir onto the iron Setting the temperature Put the iron on its heel Plug cord in electrical outlet Set the Temperature Control to the required ironing temperature
13. r damaged or dropped into water To avoid the risk of electric shock do not disassemble the iron return the iron to the retail location where it was purchased for examination and repair Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used an ly l l l 1 i l NS GI gt This appliance is intended for household use ON LY Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces Let the iron cool completely before putting away Loop cord around cord wrap when storing W hen not in use the Temperature Control should always be turned to Min position N ever yank cord to disconnect from outlet instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect Do not use outdoors or operate where oxygen is being administered or in the presence of explosive and or flammable fumes Burns can occur from hot metal parts hot water or steam Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down there may be hot water in the internal reservoir The iron may be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth Always unplug cord from outlet and allow iron to cool before cleaning it is not for commercial use or industrial use For any service issues contact the retail location where product was purchased IRON MAY BE USED ONLY WITH ALTERNATING CURRENT AC NEVER PLUG IRON INTO A DIRECT CURRENT DC OUTLET HI478 IRON FA 1 13 00 2 35 PM Page 4 CS ae SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1
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