PHILIPS GC146/12
Manual de Usuario

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4239 000 47785

ENGLISH Important
For optimal safety, first read these instructions before you are going to use the iron: - The user must not leave the iron unattended while it is connected to the supply. - This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. - Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. - The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. - Never use the appliance if it is damaged in any way. - After finished ironing or even when you leave the iron for a while, unplug from the wall socket and put the iron on its heel. - If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Before first use
1 Check if the voltage rating on the typeplate corresponds to the mains supply in your home. 2 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean it with a soft cloth. The iron may give out some smoke when using it for the first time. After a short while this will cease.

Setting the temperature
1 Put the iron on its heel.

2 Set the temperature dial to the required ironing temperature by turning it to the position of the temperature indicator (fig. 1). - Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature. -1 Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester) -1 Silk -2 Wool -3 Cotton, linen - When you do not know what kind of fabric(s) the article is made of, try to iron on a spot which will be invisible when you wear it. - Silk, woolen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny spots. - Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those made of synthetic fibers. 3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

Ironing
1 Set the temperature dial to the recommended position. See section 'Setting the temperature'. 2 Types GC141, GC130 and GC125 only: Allow the iron to heat up for two minutes before you start ironing. If you set the temperature dial to a lower setting after ironing at a high temperature, allow the iron to cool down for five minutes before you recommence ironing. 3 Types GC147, GC146, GC137, GC136 and GC135 only: Start ironing when the amber temperature pilot light has first gone out and then come on again (fig. 2). B The amber pilot light will come on from time to time during ironing.

Cleaning and maintenance
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.

2 Wipe the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner. Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with metal objects. 3 Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth.

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