The pilot light goes out when the appliance is ready for steam ironing F Steam control (types GC6268/GC6265/GC6068/GC6065/ GC6029 only). q = moderate steam, R = maximum steam G Temperature pilot light H Steam activator button I Temperature dial J Supply hose K Soleplate L Mains cord M Anti-calc funnel (types GC6268/GC6068/GC6029 only) N Shot of steam (types GC6268/GC6068/GC6029 only) O Back rest for iron (types GC6268/GC6265/GC6263/GC6068/ GC6065/GC6063/GC6029 only) For optimal safety, read these instructions carefully and look at the illustrations before you star t using the appliance. -Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents or other chemicals in the steam tank. -Never use the appliance if it is damaged in any way. Regularly check if the mains cord and the supply hose are still undamaged and safe. -If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a ser vice centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. -Do not use any other cap on the steam tank than the cap that has been supplied with the appliance, as this cap also functions as a safety valve. -Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom of the steam tank corresponds to the mains voltage in your home before you connect the appliance. -Only connect the appliance to an ear thed wall socket. -Never immerse the iron or the steam tank in water. -Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the mains. -When you have finished ironing and even when you leave the iron for a shor t while, unplug the iron and put it on the iron stand. -Always place the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface. Do not put the steam tank on the soft par t of the ironing board. -Always place the iron on the iron stand. Do not put the hot iron on the supply hose or the mains cord. ENGLISH C C -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 iron stand. -Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot. -Infirm persons should not be allowed to use the appliance without super vision. Keep an eye on children to make sure that they do not play with the appliance. -If steam escapes from under the steam tank cap when the appliance is heating up, switch the appliance off and contact a ser vice centre authorised by Philips. -Do not remove the cap from the steam tank when the steam tank is under pressure. Follow the instructions under 'Fast refill' before removing the cap. Preparing the appliance for use 1 2 3 4 5 Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom of the steam tank corresponds to the mains voltage in your home before you connect the appliance. Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean the soleplate with a soft cloth. Fully unwind the mains cord (L) and supply hose (J). Place the steam tank (B) on a stable, level surface. Place the iron on the iron stand (C). Filling the steam tank Never immerse the steam tank in water. Do not open the cap when the appliance is hot and the steam tank is still under pressure. 1 Make sure the on/off switch (D) has been set to 'off' and remove the plug from the wall socket. 2 Slowly unscrew the cap (A) of the steam tank. You may hear a sound when you remove the cap. This sound is caused by the cold tank being under vacuum. This is perfectly normal. 8 ENGLISH C C C 3 Pour water into the steam tank (max. 1 litre). Use tap water to fill the tank up to the maximum level. If the tap water in your area is ver y hard, we advise you to mix tap water with an equal por tion of distilled water, or to use distilled water only. Do not use perfume, vinegar, starch or chemically descaled water. 4 Screw the cap tightly onto the filling aperture of the steam tank. Fast refill 1 First set the on/off switch (D) to 'off'. 2 3 Press the steam activator button until you no longer hear any steam escaping from the appliance. Keep the steam activator button pressed in and slowly unscrew the cap of the steam tank by turning it anti-clockwise. This will depressurise the steam tank. Make sure there is no remaining steam left in the steam tank. Place a piece of rug over the cap while unscrewing. 4 5 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Fill the steam tank as described in section 'Filling the steam tank' and let the appliance heat up again. Label with ironing instructions Type of fabric Temperature dial Steam control B C D Synthetic fabrics, e.g. acetate, acr ylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester, and silk Wool Cotton, linen 1 2 3 - q R Z Please note: Z in the table means that the ar ticle cannot be ironed. ENGLISH Setting the temperature C C Always place the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface Do not put the steam tank on the soft par t of the ironing board. Always place the iron on the iron stand. Do not put the hot iron on the supply hose or the mains cord. Make sure the cord does not come into contact with th...