Before First Use - Philips GC3232/02 User Manual

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Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and
save them for future reference.
◗ Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to
the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
◗ Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
◗ Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance
itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped
or is leaking.
◗ Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
◗ 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.
◗ Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the
mains.
◗ Never immerse the iron in water.
◗ Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
◗ The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may
cause burns if touched.
◗ Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate
when it is hot.
◗ 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 mains plug from the
wall socket.
◗ Place and use the iron on a stable ironing board or table.
◗ If a stand is provided with the appliance, ensure that the stand is
placed on a stable surface.
◗ This appliance is intended for household use only.

Before first use

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1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic shield 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.