Philips GC2105 - Manual (Page 7)

put the iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall
socket.
◗ Always place and use the iron and the stand, if provided, on a
stable, level and horizontal surface.
◗ 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.
Before first use
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1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.Also
remove the storage cover, if provided.
2 Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature and pass the
iron over a piece of damp cloth for several minutes to remove
any residues from the soleplate.
The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time.
This will cease after a short while.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
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2 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
3 Open the filling cap (specific types only).
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4 Tilt the iron and fill the water tank up to maximum level.
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
5 Close the filling cap (click!) (specific types only).
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to use distilled
water. Do not use vinegar, starch or chemically descaled water.
Setting the temperature
◗ The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first
time.This will cease after a short while.
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