Steam Irons
HI 170
HI 172
HI 178
Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care Service manual 4822 729 21803 herewith cancels
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Features HI 170 HI 172 HI 178
Detachable tank x x x
Spray x x x
Steam positions ( incl 0 ) 3 3 3
Self clean x x x
Pilot light x x x
Automatic shut-off - - x
Integrated cord winder x x x
Length cord set 2.0 m x x x
Sole plate linished x - Sole plate coated - x x
Voltage / frequency : 220V,50-60Hz
:220-240V,50-60Hz
:110-127V,50-60Hz
Power consumption : 1000 Watts
Product meets the requirements regarding interference
suppression on radio and TV.
Auto shut-off :
A relay in the electronic module interrupts the power to the
heating element when the iron is motionless in :
−
horizontal position for 30 seconds
−
vertical position for 8 minutes
When the iron is moved again, normal function continues.
N.B. In order to allow the iron to heat up in horizontal
position, the iron switches off after plugging in for once
after 2 minutes.
PublishedbyPhilipsDomesticAppliancesandPersonalCare PrintedintheNetherlands
4822 729 22165
99/04
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DIASSEMBLY ADVICE PARTS LIST HI 170 / HI 172 / HI 178
PILOTLIGHT6
PCB7
CORDSET8
SWIVEL 9
remove SCREW A
remove BACK PLATE 5
DIAL10
COVER14
THERMOSTAT15
SOLEPLATE17
DOSING SEAL 18
remove TANK 1
remove SCREW A
remove BACK PLATE 5
remove SCREWS CORD
SET/LAMP/PCB
remove DIAL 10
remove SCREW B 4x
remove HANDLE 12
remove SCREW D 2x
remove SCREW C 1x
remove COVER 14
SET RELEASE BUTTON
13
POS. DESCRIPTION CONSISTING OF SERVICE CODE
1 Tank item 1 and 2 4822 418 10443
2 Tank top seal 4822 532 13162
4 Steam control unit 4822 410 11135
5 Back plate 4822 442 00915
6 Pilot lamp 100 - 240 V. HI 170/HI 172 4822 134 41228
7 PCB 110 - 127 V. HI 178 4822 214 12294
PCB 220 - 240 V. HI 178 4822 214 12293
8 Cord set Euro plug 4822 321 10951
Cord set UK plug 4822 321 10952
Cord set UL plug 4822 321 10947
Cord set China plug 4822 321 11317
9 Swivel 4822 325 50217
10 Dial 4822 410 11134
11 Rattle spring 4822 492 32876
12 Handle + lamp covers HI 170, HI 172 items 12 + 106 4822 498 10646
Handle + lamp covers HI 178 items 12 + 105 4822 498 10645
13 Set release button/slider items 107,108,109 4822 310 10964
14 Cover 4822 442 00916
15 Thermostat HI 170, HI 172 items 15,112 and 16 4822 282 10313
Thermostat HI 178 items 15,112 and 16 4822 282 10314
16 Pin 4822 535 10469
17 Sole plate 110 - 127 V 4822 259 20426
Sole plate 220 - 240 V 4822 259 10094
18 Dosing seal 4822 532 12799
NOTES:
1) For standarisation reasons:
only the coated sole plate will be supplied.
*
only cordsets with a length of 2.6 m will be supplied.
*
The colour of the cordset may differ from the original colour.
no info about type number and voltage has been stamped onto the backplate.
*
When replacing the back plate, engrave at least type number and voltage into the back
plate with a sharp object.
2) Parts, with numbers from 100 and higher, cannot be ordered separately.
3) After the product has been repaired, it should function properly and has to meet the safety
requirements and legal regulations as laid down and officialy established at this moment.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROLS
Introduction :
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2
S
Testpoint
The sole plate ( 17 ) is supplied without thermostat ( 15 ).
After assembling the thermostat ( 15 ), the thermostat must be adjusted.
Adjusting procedure
Connect the connecting strips to an Ohm meter.
Set the bracket(Y)inposition as shown in fig. 1
Turn the adjusting screw ( X ) clockwise or anti-clockwise until the Ohm
meter indicates“0”andthecontacts have only just been closed. You hear
a “ click ”.
By turning bracket(Y)freely, check if the thermostat switches when the
bracket is in the position of fig.1.
Secure the adjusting screw with glue ( loctite ).
After adjusting the thermostat, always check the temperature of the sole
plate, with the dial set in MAX. position. ( 210
For location of the test point, see fig 2.
The temperature must be measured, when the iron has been connected to
the mains for at least 15 min.
The max. temperature shall not be higher than 235 °C
±25°
C).