Philips GC4444 - Manual (Page 7)

Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the
water tank.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
electromagnetic fields (eMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientific evidence available today.
Before first use
1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the soleplate.
 Rinse and dry the filling cup.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (Fig. 2).
 Open the cap of the filling opening.
 Tilt the iron backwards and use the filling cup to fill the water tank with tap water up to the
maximum (Fig. 3).
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water
tank.
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.
5 Close the cap of the filling opening (‘click’) (Fig. 4).
setting the temperature
1 GC4444, GC4440 only: Remove the heat-resistant protective cover (Fig. 5).
Do not leave the heat-resistant protective cover on the soleplate during ironing.
 Put the iron on its heel.
 To set the required ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial to the appropriate
position (Fig. 6).
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
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for synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)
1
for silk
2
for wool
3
for cotton
MAX for linen
If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine the right ironing
temperature by ironing a part that will not be visible when you wear or use the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. To
prevent stains, do not use the spray function.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those made of
synthetic fibres.
 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
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