Philips HI575, HI571, HI570 User Manual

Cord/Cordless Steam Iron

HI575, HI571, HI570

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HI575, HI571, HI570

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General description (fig. 1)

A Turbo steam button 0 (HI575 only)

B Spray button T

C Shot-of-steam button 9

DSteam control 0 = no steam

1 = minimum steam

6 = maximum steam

E Auto shut-off light (HI575 only) F Temperature light

G Carry case (HI575/571 only)

H Soft-touch handgrip (HI575 only) I Cord clip

J Power unit

KMode switch

∫ = cordless ironing π = storage position

ª = corded ironing L Stand

M Stand clamp N Filling cup O Typeplate P Soleplate

Q Water level window R Temperature dial

S Calc-Clean button for cleaning/descaling T Filling opening with cap

U Spray nozzle

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 or is leaking.

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 and the stand, if provided, in water.

Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

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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, when you fill or empty the water tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: set the steam control to position O, put the iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

Only use this iron with the stand supplied.

Always place and use the iron and the stand, if provided, on a stable, level and horizontal surface.

Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank.

This appliance is intended for household use only.

Before first use

C 1 Release the carry case (HI575/571 only).

C 2 Remove the carry case (HI575/571 only).

3Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean the soleplate with a soft cloth.

C 4 Fully unwind the mains cord.

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Preparing for use

Fastening the stand clamp

C 1 Fold out the clamp on the bottom of the stand and fix the stand clamp to the ironing board or to another stable surface, such as a tabletop.

The rubber feet on the bottom prevent the stand from slipping.

You can also place the stand on the ironing board without using the clamp.The clamp can then remain folded in.

Do not place the stand close to the table edge, as the stand could

accidentally be knocked over.

Filling the water tank

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1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

2Set the steam control to 0 (no steam).

3Set the mode switch to ∫ (cordless ironing).

4Take the iron from the stand.

5Place the iron on its heel and open the cap of the filling opening.

6Use the filling cup to pour water into the water tank and close the cap of the filling opening afterwards.

If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled water or to use distilled water only.

Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.

Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank.

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Setting the temperature

C 1 Put the iron on the iron stand.

C		Set the required ironing temperature by turning the
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		temperature dial to the appropriate position (see section 'Tips'

for extra information).

Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:

		Symbol on			Type of fabric	Temperature	Steam setting
		laundry care label				setting
		B			Synthetic fabrics (e.g.	1	0 (see 'Ironing
					acetate, acrylic, viscose,		without steam')
					polyamide, polyester)
					and silk
		C			Wool	2	1-2
		D			Cotton, linen	3 to MAX	3-6
		Z			Please note that Z on
					the label means that the
C					article cannot be ironed.
				Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.The temperature
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				light goes on to indicate that the iron is heating up.

The iron is hot enough when the temperature light goes out.

During ironing the temperature light goes on from time to time. This indicates that the iron is heating up to the right temperature.

If you have been ironing at a high temperature and subsequently set the temperature dial to a lower setting, wait until the temperature light goes on again before you continue ironing.This will prevent damage to your fabrics.

Some parts of the iron have been lightly greased.This may cause the iron to give off some smoke when you switch it on for the first time.After a short while, however, this will cease.

Tips

-If the fabric consists of various kinds of fibres, always select the temperature required by the most delicate fibre, i.e. the lowest temperature. For example: if an article consists of 60% polyester and

40% cotton, it should be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester (2) and without steam.

-If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will not be visible when you wear or use the article.

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

-Velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches should be ironed in one direction only (along with the nap) while applying very little pressure.

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

Using the appliance

Corded ironing

C 1 Set the mode switch to position ª (corded ironing).

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2Take the iron from the stand.

When you stop ironing for a while, you can put the iron on the stand or on its heel.

Cordless ironing

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1 Set the mode switch to position ∫ (cordless ironing).

2Take the iron from the stand.

3HI575 only: put the iron back on the stand when the temperature light starts blinking.This indicates that the iron has cooled down below the set temperature.

When you stop ironing for a while, always put the iron on the stand to allow it to heat up again.

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When you use the shot-of-steam or turbo-steam function, the iron may cool down rather quickly.We advise you to iron in corded mode when using these functions.

Steam ironing

1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

2Select the recommended ironing temperature (see section 'Setting the temperature').

3Put the iron on the stand.

C 4 Put the mains plug in the wall socket.

The iron starts heating up.

As soon as the water in the water tank is hot enough for steam ironing, the temperature light goes out.

C 5 Set the steam control to the required position to start steam ironing.

Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures (temperature settings 2 to MAX).

Select the recommended steam setting:

B 1 - 2 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2)

B 3 - 6 for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)

During steam ironing the temperature light goes on from time to time.This indicates that the iron is heating up to the set temperature.

Ironing without steam

To iron without steam, proceed as described for steam ironing but set the steam control to position 0 (no steam).

1Select the recommended ironing temperature (see section 'Setting the temperature').

Features

Spray function

You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any temperature.

Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

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C 1 Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be ironed.

Shot of steam

A powerful shot of steam helps remove stubborn creases.

C 1	Press and hold the shot-of-steam button for a few seconds.
	Then release the button.
The shot-of-steam function can only be used at temperature
	settings between 2 and MAX.
Vertical shot of steam
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	iron in vertical position.

This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.

Never direct the steam at people.

Turbo steam (HI575 only)

The turbo-steam function helps remove difficult creases.

The turbo-steam function can only be used at temperature settings between 3 and MAX.

C 1 Press and hold the turbo-steam button for a few seconds.Then release the button.

Do not keep the button pressed for more than 10 seconds. Wait at least one minute before using the turbo-steam function again to let the iron heat up again.The iron is hot enough when the temperature light goes out.

Electronic safety shut-off function (HI575 only)

The electronic safety shut-off function automatically switches the iron off if it has not been moved for a while.

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C To indicate that the heating element has been switched off, the auto-off light will start blinking and you will hear an audible signal.

-In horizontal position, this will happen after 30 seconds.

-In vertical position, this will happen after 8 minutes.

To let the iron heat up again:

-Pick up the iron or move it slightly.

-The auto-off light goes out and the audible signal stops.

-Put the iron back on its stand.The iron will heat up again.

-When the temperature light has gone on and goes out again, the iron is ready for use.

Drip stop

This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function to prevent water dripping out of the soleplate: the iron automatically stops producing steam when the temperature is too low. When this happens you may hear a click.

Cleaning and maintenance

After ironing

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

2Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.

To keep the soleplate smooth, you should avoid hard contact with metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to

clean the soleplate.

3Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.

4Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after cleaning.

Calc-Clean function

Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks to remove scale and impurities from the soleplate. If the water in your area is very hard (i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), you should use the Calc-Clean function more frequently.

1Set the steam control to position 0.

2Open the cap of the filling opening and fill the water tank up to the maximum level.Then close the cap again.

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Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.

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Put the iron on its stand.

Set the temperature dial to MAX.

Put the mains plug in the wall socket.

Set the mode switch to position ∫ (cordless).

Wait until the temperature light goes out and then remove the iron from the stand.

C 8 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean button and gently shake the iron to and fro.

Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Scale (if any) will be flushed out.

9 Release the Calc-Clean button after one minute or when the water tank is empty.

10Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water coming out of the iron still contains a lot of scale particles.

After the Calc-Clean process

1Put the iron back on the stand to let the soleplate dry.

2Unplug the iron when the light has gone out.

3Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on the soleplate.

4Let the iron cool down before you store it.

Storage

Make sure the iron has cooled down sufficiently before you put it away.

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

2Set the steam control to position 0 (no steam).

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C 3 Set the mode switch to position ∫ (cordless).

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4 Empty the water tank.

5Put the iron on the stand and set the mode switch to the storage position (-).

The iron, the power unit and the stand are then locked together.

C You can wind the cord round the stand and fix the end of the cord with the cord clip.

6 Place the carry case over the stand (HI575/571 only).

C 7 Press on the case to lock it onto the stand ('click') (HI575/571 only).

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Storing the stand clamp

C 1 Unlock the stand clamp.

C 2 Screw in the fixing screw completely.

C 3 Fold the stand clamp into the stand.

Environment

C 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.

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.