World Stewardess HD1302 - Iron PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL World Stewardess HD1302 PHILIPS

4239.000.3172.9.indd 5 15-07-2008 09:07:266 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips. com/welcome. Thanks to its compact, lightweight design, this iron is ideal for quick ironing jobs. You can take it along in its handy pouch when you are travelling. The iron can be used safely at all mains voltages (110-120V/220-240V), as it is equipped with a voltage selector. If needed, suitable adapter plugs are available from Philips dealers, service centres, hotel receptions or hardware shops. General description (Fig. 1) A Foldable handle B Mains cord C Dual voltage selector D Temperature control E Soleplate and button groove Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger Never immerse the iron in water. Warning Check if the dual voltage selector has been set to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. You can adjust the position of the dual voltage selector with a coin. Always reset the selector to position 220/240 V after use. This prevents damage if you inadvertently connect the iron to the wrong voltage. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped. If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.

ENGLISH 4239.000.3172.9.indd 6 15-07-2008 09:07:26Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. Caution If the appliance is provided with an earthed plug, it must be plugged into an earthed wall socket. Use an earthed adapter plug if the mains plug does not match the local wall socket. Do not connect the appliance to a wall socket intended for shavers. Do not use the iron in your hotel room simultaneously with another high-wattage appliance (e.g. a hairdryer) to avoid blowing the fuse. Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage. Always place and use the iron on a stable, level and horizontal surface. The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. When you have nished 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. The appliance is not intended for regular use. Electromagnetic elds (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic evidence available today.

Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate. 2 Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature and pass the iron over a piece of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any residues from the soleplate. Preparing for use Unfolding the handle 1 Pull up the handle to unfold it (‘click’) (Fig. 2). Setting the temperature 1 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 an article is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that is not visible when you wear or use the article. 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 bres. 2 Set the temperature control to the required ironing temperature (Fig. 3). 3 Put the iron on its heel. 4 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket. Using the appliance Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the rst time. This stops after a short while.

ENGLISH8 4239.000.3172.9.indd 8 15-07-2008 09:07:27Ironing 1 Set the recommended position ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’). 2 Put the iron on its heel. 3 Let the iron to heat up for two minutes before you start ironing. If you set the temperature control to a lower setting after ironing at a high temperature, let the iron to cool down for ve minutes before you continue ironing. 4 Start ironing (Fig. 4). Tip: Ironing is easier and takes less time if you moisten the article rst. Ironing without ironing board When you are travelling, an ironing board is often not at hand. In this case, spread the tablecloth (or a folded terrycloth towel) on a rm, at surface. Make sure that the surface is heat-resitant and moisture-resistant. Do not use a glass or plastic surface. Cleaning

Put the iron on its heel. 2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down for at least 30 minutes. 3 Wipe the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner. 4 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth. Storage

Put the iron on its heel (Fig. 5). 2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down for at least 30 minutes. 3 Push the handgrip support in the direction of the arrow (Fig. 6). ENGLISH 9 4239.000.3172.9.indd 9 15-07-2008 09:07:274 Press down the handgrip (Fig. 7). 5 Store the appliance in the pouch. Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 8). Guarantee & service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you nd its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer. Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. Problem Possible cause Solution The iron is plugged in but the soleplate is cold. Connection problem. Check the mains cord, the plug and the wall socket. The temperature control is probably set to min Set the temperature control to the required position.