Philips HI478 User Manual
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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:
1
Turn Steam Control to position 0.
2
Fill iron (see section Filling the Removable Water Reservoir).
3
Plug cord into electrical outlet. Set Temperature Control to
maximum setting and allow iron to heat up for approximately
2 minutes.
4
Turn Steam Control to position 3-4.
5
Hold iron over ironing board and allow to steam for 1 minute,
dislodging any residue.
6
Iron over an old cotton towel (or other disposable non-
synthetic cloth) for several minutes.
7
Turn Steam Control to position 0 and Temperature Control to
Min setting.
8
Let iron cool. Clean Steam Vents.
9
Iron is ready to use.
9
Iron is ready for use.
For Dry Ironing
1
Plug cord into 120V AC outlet. Amber Pilot Light will glow.
2
Always dry iron with Steam Control set at position 0 (Dry
Setting).
3
Be sure removable water reservoir is empty if you will be dry
ironing for long periods of time.
4
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.
5
Begin ironing. When finished, stand iron in upright position on
heel rest. Remove cord from electrical outlet.
6
Allow iron to cool completely before storing.
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Filling the Removable Water Reservoir
Do not immerse the iron in water.
1
Unplug cord from electrical outlet.
2
Set the Steam Control to position 0 (= no steam).
3
Features
IMPORTANT:
When 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.
Removable
Water
Reservoir
Release Buttons
Removable Water
Reservoir
Polished Optinox Soleplate
with Special 39-Vent Bell Pattern
ensures optimal and even steam
d i s t r i b u t i o n
Self Clean
Button
Full Length
Button Groove
Dual Language
Temperature
Control Dial
Anti-Calc
Filter
Fabric
Guide
2
Spray Button
• Drip Stop System
Automatically shuts off water
supply if iron is to cool to steam.
Shot Of
Steam Button
Variable Steam
Control
Red Auto-Off
Pilot Light
Amber
Pilot Light
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