PHILIPS GC9682 PerfectCare Elite Plus Steam Generator User Manual

PHILIPS GC9682 PerfectCare Elite Plus Steam Generator

Introduction

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Important

Read the separate important information leaflet and the user manual carefully before you use the appliance. Save both documents for future reference.This appliance has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

Danger

•  Never immerse the iron or the steam generator in water.
  Warning

•  Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.

•  Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the steam supply hose or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaked.

•  If the mains cord or the steam supply hose is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips; a service centre authorized by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

•  Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.

•  This appliance can be used by children aged 8 or above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given instructions in safe use of the appliance or supervision to establish safe use and if they have been made aware of the hazards involved.

•  Do not allow children to play with the appliance.

•  Keep the iron and its mains cord out of the reach of children aged 8 or under when the appliance is switched on or cooling down.

•  Children are only allowed to clean the appliance and perform descale or Calc-Clean procedure under supervision.

•  Do not let the mains cord and steam supply hose come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron.

•  Before performing descale or calc-clean, unplug the appliance and cool it down for at least 2 hours to avoid risk of burns.

•  Do not open and remove the EASY DE-CALC knob from the steam generator during use and or when the steam generator is still hot or under pressure.

•  If steam or hot water droplets escape from under the EASY DE-CALC knob when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and cool
  it down for at least 2 hours. Tighten the EASY DE-CALC knob. If steam continues to escape, switch off the appliance and contact the service center authorized by Philips.

•  Do not use any other cap on the steam generator than the EASY DE-CALC knob that has been supplied with the appliance.

•  Keep your fingers or hand away from the soleplate when steam is activated to avoid burns during ironing.

•  Never direct the steam towards persons or animals.

•  Applicable for Perfect Care Elite Plus and Perfect Care 9000 series products: Do not swing or move the iron back and forth in the air when the intelligent auto steam mode is activated to avoid burns from steam. CAUTION: Hot surface
  Surfaces are liable to get hot during use (for irons with hot symbol marked on the appliance).
  Caution

•  Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.

•  The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, heat-resistant surface. When you place the iron on its stand, make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable. Stand is the heel of the iron or the part, which the iron is placed when at rest.

•  Check the mains cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage.

•  The plug must only be connected to a socket with the same technical characteristics as plug.

•  Fully unwind the mains cord before you plug it in the wall socket.

•  The iron platform and the soleplate of the iron can become extremelyhot and may cause burns if touched. If you want to move the steam generator, do not touch the iron platform.

•  When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill or empty the steam generator and when you leave the iron even for a short while: put the iron back on the iron platform, switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

•  Unplug the appliance and cool it down for at least 2 hours to avoid risk of burns. Descale or calc clean the steam generator according to the instructions in chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.

•  Do not add perfumed water, water from the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals, as they may cause water leakage, brown staining or damage to your appliance.

•  This appliance is intended for household use only.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Recycling

•  This symbol (Fig. 2) means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU).
•  Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electricaland electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.

References

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