FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new
Philips pro d u c t ,model HI478 (except cord ) ,against defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purc h a s e.
IMPORTANT:This warranty does not cover damage resulting
from accident,misuse or abuse,lack of reasonable care,the affixing
of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or
subjecting the product to any but the specified voltage.*
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Solution
Fill the removable water reservoir
(see Filling the removable water
reservoir).
Set to steam position (see Steam
ironing).
Set the temperature control to the
steam area ( to MAX).Put the
iron on its heel and wait until the
Amber Pilot Light has gone out
before you start ironing.
Put the iron in horizontal position and
wait for a while before using the Shot
of Steam function again.
Move the iron slightly and the iron
will start heating up again.
Check the cord,the plug and the
electrical outlet.
Possible cause(s)
Not enough water in the removable
water reservoir.
The steam control has been set to
position 0.
The iron is not hot enough and/or
Drip Stop System is activated.
The Shot of Steam function has been
used too often within a very short
period.
The Auto-Off function has been
activated.
Connection problem.
HI478
10
Problem
No steam
No Shot of Steam
The iron is plugged in
but the soleplate is cold.
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