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Note: Some particles may come out of the soleplate when you use the iron for

Note:When you switch on the appliance, the steam generator may produce a

1Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean the soleplate with a soft cloth.

Preparing for use

1Place the steam generator on a stable and level surface, e.g. on the

hard part of the ironing board or on a table.

Filling the detachable water tank

Do not put hot water, perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank.

1 Remove the detachable water tank from the steam generator.

2 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the MAX indication.

Note: If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an

3

Note: If the water tank is not properly placed, the iron does not produce any

steam ironing is no longer possible.

1

2Put the water tank back into the steam generator.

,The iron is ready for steam ironing again.

Setting the temperature

1Check the laundry care label of the article to be ironed to determine the required ironing temperature.

-1 for synthetic fabrics ( e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide) and silk

-2 for wool

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Philips GC8300 Series manual Preparing for use, Filling the detachable water tank, Setting the temperature