PHILIPS HD1172 User Manual

HD1172

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220-230V~

1000W

172/C

50-60Hz

E HD

TYP

apore

Made in Sing

ENGLISH

General description (fig. 1)

A Temperature dial B Temperature indicator C Mains cord D Heel E Type plate F Soleplate

Important

Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference.

◗ Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the

local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.

◗ If the appliance is provided with an earthed plug, it must be plugged

into an earthed wall socket.

◗ Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself

shows visible damage or if the appliance has been dropped.

◗ Check the cord regularly for possible damage. ◗ 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.

◗ Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the

mains.

◗ Never immerse the iron in water ◗ Keep the appliance out of the reach of children. ◗ Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

with the appliance.

◗ This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm

persons without supervision.

◗ The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause

burns if touched.

◗ Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when

it is hot.

◗ When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance and

also when you leave the iron even for a short while: 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.

◗ This appliance is intended for household use only.

Before first use

1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean it

with a soft cloth.

The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This will cease after a short while.

Setting the temperature

1 Put the iron on its heel. 2 Set the required ironing temperature by turning the temperature dial

to the appropriate position (fig. 2).

- Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:

- 1 Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)

- 1 Silk

- 2 Wool

- 3 Cotton, linen

- If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric the article is made of, determine the appropriate ironing temperature by ironing a spot that will not be visible when you wear or use the article. Start at a relatively low temperature and gradually increase the temperature until you obtain the required ironing result.

- Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches.

- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those made of synthetic fibres.

3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

Answer

There may be a connection problem. Check the mains cord, the plug and the wall socket.

The temperature dial may have been set to MIN. Set the required ironing temperature (see section 'Setting the temperature').

Question

Why does the soleplate stay cold, although I have plugged the iron in?

Using the appliance

1 Select the required ironing temperature (see section 'Setting the

temperature').

2 Let the iron heat up for two minutes before you start ironing.

If you set the temperature dial to a lower setting after you have ironed at a high temperature, let the iron cool down for five minutes before you continue ironing.

3 Start ironing when the temperature indicator has first gone out and

then goes on again (fig. 3).

The temperature indicator will go out 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.

Storage

1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. 2 Wind the mains cord around the cord storage facility (fig. 4). 3 Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe and dry place

(fig. 5).

Environment

◗ Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste

at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this you will help to preserve the environment (fig. 6).

Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Frequently asked questions

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with your iron. If you are unable to solve the problem, please contact the nearest Philips Service Centre or one of its representatives. See the worldwide guarantee leaflet for telephone numbers of the Philips Helpdesk or visit our website at www.philips.com.

4239 000 61001

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