English; Important; Before First Use; Preparing For Use - Philips Azur GC4218/02 Manual De Instrucciones

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Important

Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and
save them for future reference.
- Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the mains.
- This appliance is not intended for use by children.
- Infirm persons should not be allowed to use the appliance without
supervision. Keep an eye on children to make sure that they do not
play with the appliance.
- The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause
burns if touched.
- Never use the appliance if it is damaged in any way.
- 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 plug from the wall socket.
- 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.

Before first use

1 Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to
the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
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2 Remove the protective heat cover from the soleplate (type
GC4243 only). Remove any sticker or protective foil from the
soleplate.
3 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.
The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time.This
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will cease after a short while.

Preparing for use

Filling the water tank

Never immerse the iron in water.
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
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2 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
3 Open the cap of the filling opening.
4 Tilt the iron backwards.