Philips GC4720 - Инструкция по эксплуатации - Страница 7

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled 

properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on 

scientific evidence available today.

Preparing for use 

Note: Remove the cardboard cover from the soleplate before you use the iron for the first time.

Filling the water tank
type of water to be used

You can use normal tap water to fill the water tank. 

Tip: 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.

  1 

 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.

  2 

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

  3 

 Open the cap of the filling opening (Fig. 3).

  4 

 Tilt the iron backwards and fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level 

with the filling cup (Fig. 4).

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.

  5 

 Close the cap of the filling opening (‘click’) (Fig. 5).

Selecting temperature and steam setting
temperature and steam settings

Fabric type

Temperature 

setting

Steam setting Steam boost

Ionic DeepSteam 

(specific types 

only)

Linen

Max.

;

\

yes

Cotton

3

;

\

yes

Wool

2

l

N.A.

yes

Silk

1

0

N.A.

N.A.

Synthetic fabrics (e.g. 

acr ylic, nylon, 

polyamide, polyester)

1

0

N.A.

N.A.

  1 

  Specific types only: remove the heat-resistant protective cover (Fig. 6).

Do not leave the heat-resistant protective cover on the soleplate during ironing.

  2 

 Put the iron on its heel.

  3 

 To set the required ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial to the appropriate 

position (see ‘Temperature and steam settings’ table) (Fig. 7).

Check the laundr y care label for the fabric type.

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