PHILIPS GC6315/01
Owner's Manual

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EnGlish
General description (Fig. 1)

A Supply hose B Temperature light C Temperature dial D Steam activator and lock
D1 lock D2 activator E Steam tank cap F Soleplate G Iron stand H Steam tank I Mains cord J Steam tank switch with power-on light K Iron switch with power-on light important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. , Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. , Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. , Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord, the supply hose or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks. , Check the cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage. , If the mains cord or the supply hose is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. , Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. , Never immerse the iron or the steam tank in water. , Keep the appliance out of the reach of children. , Always place and use the iron and the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface. Do not put the steam tank on the soft part of the ironing board. , Only use this iron with the stand supplied. , Do not let the mains cord and supply hose come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot. , 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 stand. , When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill or empty the water tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: put the iron on the iron stand, set the iron switch and the steam tank switch to �off� and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. , If steam escapes from under the steam tank cap when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and tighten the steam tank cap. If steam continues to escape when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and contact a service centre authorised by Philips. , Do not remove the cap from the steam tank when the steam tank is still hot. Follow the instructions given later in this manual. , 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. , 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 in accordance with the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use according to scientific evidence available today. -