HI980 - Measuring device PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Steam generator
Brand	PHILIPS
Model	HI980
Water tank capacity	1 litre
Power supply voltage	220-240 V (see rating plate)
Soleplate type	Not specified (stainless steel probable)
Temperature setting	Thermostat with positions MIN, ●, ●●, ●●●, MAX
Steam function	Yes, with steam control button
Vertical ironing function	Yes
Dry ironing function	Yes
Heating indicator	Indicator lights for boiler and iron
Automatic shut-off	Not specified
Plug type	Earthed plug required
Maintenance	Clean with damp cloth
Weight	Not specified
Supplied accessories	Iron rest base

Frequently Asked Questions - HI980 PHILIPS

How to fill the boiler of the Philips HI980 steam generator?

Unscrew the boiler cap (E) by turning counterclockwise. Fill with water (max. 1 litre). Close the cap by turning clockwise until it stops. Never fill when hot: unplug and wait for the hissing to stop.

Can I use tap water for the Philips HI980?

Yes, you can use tap water. However, if the water is very hard (hardness above 30° TH), it is better to use demineralised water. Never use vinegar, descaling agents or chemical products.

How to steam iron with the Philips HI980?

Set the thermostat to ** or ***. Turn on the boiler (switch B) and the iron (switch D). Wait until the indicator lights go off, then press the steam control button (G) to produce steam. The iron heats up faster than the boiler, wait a few minutes.

How to dry iron with the Philips HI980?

For dry ironing, simply do not press the steam control button (G). You can turn off the boiler by setting switch (B) to off O. The iron alone can be used.

How to iron in vertical position with the Philips HI980?

Hold the iron in vertical position (tip upward) and press the steam control button (G) intermittently. Use this function for curtains and hanging garments (jackets, coats).

What to do if the iron does not heat up or the indicator light does not come on?

Check that the appliance is plugged into a working power outlet. Make sure the 'Iron' (D) and 'Boiler' (B) switches are in the on position I. If the problem persists, contact an authorised Philips service centre.

How to clean the Philips HI980 steam generator?

Unplug the appliance and let it cool down. Clean the exterior with a damp cloth. Never immerse the iron or boiler in water.

How to store the Philips HI980 after use?

Turn off both switches, unplug the plug and place the iron on the iron rest base. Use the handles located on each side of the boiler to carry the appliance. It is not necessary to empty the remaining water.

Can I use vinegar to descale the Philips HI980?

No, never use vinegar, descaling agents or other chemical products. Use only water, possibly demineralised if the water is very hard.

How to drain the boiler of the Philips HI980?

It is not necessary to empty the remaining water. If you wish to drain, unplug the appliance, let it cool, unscrew the cap following the safety procedure (hissing) and pour out the water. Never drain when hot.

USER MANUAL HI980 PHILIPS

• Keep page 3 open when reading these operating instructions.

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• Please read these instructions for use carefully in conjunction with the illustrations before using the appliance.
• Never use the appliance if damaged in any way. Regularly check if the mains cord and the supply hose are still in a good and safe condition.
• If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by Philips or their service representative, as special tools and/or parts are required.
• Check if the voltage rating on the typeplate (under the steam tank) corresponds to the mains voltage in your home.
• Only connect the appliance to an earthed mains wall socket.
• Never immerse the iron or the steam tank in water.
• Never fill the steam tank with perfumes, vinegar, descaling agents or other chemicals.
• Take care that children cannot touch the iron when hot and that they cannot pull the mains cord or supply hose.
• When leaving the iron, even for a short while, always remove the mains plug from the wall socket and place the iron on the stand.
• Always place the steam tank on a stable flat surface.
• Always place the iron on the iron stand. Do not place the hot iron on the steam tank, the supply hose or the mains cord. The cordset should not be allowed to touch the soleplate when it is hot.

General description (fig. 1)

A Steam tank
Switch "Steam tank on/off" with integrated pilot light
Pilot light "Steam tank heating up" (The pilot light goes out when the appliance is ready for steam-ironing.)
D Switch "Iron on/off" with integrated pilot light
Filling opening with screw cap
Iron stand (removable)
Steam activator (press-in for steam ironing)
Pilot light "Iron heating up"
1 Temperature dial (rotate)
1 Soleplate
Supply hose
Mains cord

Ironing temperature

• Always check first if a label with ironing instructions is attached to the article to be ironed. Follow these ironing instructions in all cases.
• If ironing instructions are missing but you know the kind of fabric, then see the table for recommended ironing temperatures.

• After the pilot light "Iron heating up" (H) has gone out and come on again you can start ironing.

• During ironing the pilot light will come on from time to time. When this happens, the soleplate is being heated-up to the required temperature again. You can continue ironing.

• The table is valid for the fibre materials only. If some kind of finish has been applied (gloss, wrinkle, relief etc.), the textile can best be ironed at a lower temperature.
• First sort out the fabrics according to ironing temperature: wool with wool, cotton with cotton, etc.

The iron heats up quicker than it cools down. Therefore, start ironing the articles requiring the lowest temperature such as those made of synthetic fibres. Then progress to the higher temperatures.

• If the article is made of a mixture of different fibres, you must always select the lowest ironing temperature of the composition of those fibres.

(E.g. an article consisting of "60% polyester and 40% cotton" should be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester (●) and without steam.)

If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) the article has been made of, find a spot which will be invisible when wearing or using the article to try out the ironing temperature. (Always start at a low temperature and increase to one which gives the required results.)

Table
Label with ironing instructions	Kind of textile	Temperature dial	Steam ironing
e.g. acetate, acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester. Silk	MIN	-
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	•
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Wool	|	○
	••
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Cotton	|	○
Linen	••• MAX	○
Please note: This article cannot be ironed!

• Pure woollen fabrics (100% wool) may be pressed with the iron set to a steam position. It is recommended to apply shot-of-steam and use a dry pressing cloth. When steam-ironing woollen fabrics, shining of the fabric may occur. This can be prevented by turning the article inside out and ironing the inside.
• Velvet and other textures which rapidly acquire shiny spots should be ironed in one direction only (with the nap), applying only light pressure. Always keep the iron moving.
• Iron the reverse side of synthetic materials and silk to prevent shining spots. When ironing coloured silk, it is not advisable to use steam as this may cause stains.

Filling with water (for steam-ironing)

• Position the steam tank on a stable flat surface and unscrew the cap of the steam tank (E) by turning anti-clockwise.
• Fill the steam tank with water (max. 1 litre) (fig. 2).
• You can use tapwater. However, if the water is very hard (hardness higher than 17^/21% , Clarke), it is advisable to use distilled water.
• Never use vinegar, descaling agents or other chemicals.
• Close the steam tank by turning the screw cap clockwise by hand until tight (fig. 3).

If you begin ironing

• Fill the steam tank before inserting the mains plug into the wall socket.

While ironing

Caution: If heated-up, the steam tank will be under pressure.

Only refill if the steam tank is empty (i.e. when no more steam comes from the soleplate during steam-ironing).

• Switch the iron off by setting switch "Iron on/off" (D) to position O (fig. 4).

• Switch the steam tank off by setting switch "Steam tank on/off" (B) to position O (fig. 5).

• Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

• Carefully unscrew the cap of the steam tank (anti-clockwise) until you can hear steam escaping (fig. 6). Wait for the hissing sound to stop.

This high-pitched sound is completely normal and is not dangerous.

• Carefully unscrew the cap of the steam tank further, until you hear the hissing sound again. Wait again until the sound stops. Proceed in the same manner until the cap is unscrewed.
• Wait for a few minutes. Then slowly pour water into the filling opening (E) (fig. 2).
• Close the steam tank by turning the screw cap manually (clockwise) until tight (fig. 3).

Steam-ironing

• As indicated on the temperature dial (l) and the table, steam-ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures, so set the dial to or .
• Insert the mains plug into a wall socket.

• Set switch "Steam tank on/off" (B) to position J. The pilot light in the switch as well as pilot light "Steam tank heating up (C) will come on (fig. 7).
• The iron heats up faster than the steam tank. Hence you can switch on the iron a few minutes later than the steam tank.
• Select the required ironing temperature with the temperature dial (I) (fig. 8).
• Set switch "Iron on/off" 2(D) to position I. The pilot light in the switch as well as pilot light "Iron heating up" (H) will come on (fig. 9)

After a few minutes, pilot light "Iron heating up" (H) will go out. This indicates that the soleplate has reached the set temperature.
- When pilot light "Steam tank heating up (C) goes out, this indicates that the steam tank is heated up and that steam is ready. You can now start steam ironing.

While steam-ironing keep the steam activator (G) pressed-in (fig. 10).
During steam-ironing the two pilot lights (C) and (H) will come on from time to time. When this happens, either the iron or the

steam tank is being heated-up to the required temperature. You can continue ironing.

Steaming in a vertical position

Hanging curtains and clothing (jackets, woman's suits, coats) can be steamed by holding the iron in a vertical position (fig. 11).

Dry-ironing

• For ironing without steam, do not press-in the steam activator (G).
• You may switch off the steam tank by setting switch "Steam tank on/off" (B) to position O.

When finished ironing

• Switch off the steam tank and the iron (fig. 12, 13).
• Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
• Place the iron on the stand and let it cool down.
• It is not necessary to pour the remainder of the water out of the steam tank.

Cleaning

• Before cleaning remove the mains plug from the wall socket and allow the iron to cool down sufficiently.
• The appliance can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

Storage

• For transport there are handgrips on either side of the steam tank (fig. 14)
• Regularly check if the mains cord and the supply hose are still in a good and safe condition.

For U.K. only:

Fitting a different plug

This appliance is fitted with a BS 1363 13 Amp. plug.

Should you need to replace the plug, connect the wires as follows:

Always fit the same value of fuse as that originally supplied with your appliance.

Only use BS 1362 approved fuses.

As a guide only: Appliances under 700 W can have a 3 Amp. fuse (red) and all others should have a 13 Amp. fuse (brown).

Green/yellow wire to the Earth terminal (12) of the new plug.

Brown wire to the Live (L) terminal of the new plug.

Blue wire to the Neutral (N) terminal of the new plug.When disposing of an old plug (particularly the moulded type which has been cut from the mains cord) always remove the fuse as the plug could be dangerous if ever inserted in a live socket.

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