Using The Appliance; Steam Ironing; Ironing Without Steam - Philips GC4340 Instructions Manual

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If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) 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.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric
to prevent shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent
stains.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature,
such as those made of synthetic fibres.
4 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
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5 When the amber temperature pilot light has gone out, wait a
while before you start ironing.
The amber pilot light will go on from time to time during ironing.

Using the appliance

Steam ironing

1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter
'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').
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3 Select the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam
setting you select is suitable for the ironing temperature
selected:
- 1 - 3 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to 3)
- 4 - 6 for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)
The iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been
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reached.

Ironing without steam

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1 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter
'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').