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iron
rem ovable water reser voir
O ptinox stainless steel soleplate
HI478
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7. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let the
iron cool completely before putting away. Loop cord
around cord wrap when storing.
IMPO RTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your iron, especially when children are
present, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
8. When not in use, the Temperature Control should
always be turned to Min position. Never yank cord to
disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull
to disconnect.
Read all instructions before using.
1. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when
filling removable water reservoir with water or
emptying and when not in use. Be careful to avoid
spilling water over the iron when filling reservoir.
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where oxygen is
being administered or in the presence of explosive
and/or flammable fumes.
2. Do not place or store iron where it can fall or be
pulled into a tub or sink.
10. Burns can occur from hot metal parts, hot water or
steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside
down--there may be hot water in the internal reservoir.
3. To protect against a risk of electrical shock, do not
immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
11. The iron may be cleaned by wiping with a damp
cloth. Always unplug cord from outlet and allow
iron to cool before cleaning.
4. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance
being used by or near children or invalids. Do not
leave iron unattended while connected or on an
ironing board. Always position iron carefully to
prevent it from falling off or being knocked off ironing
board, or if cord is pulled. When not in ironing
position,always stand iron on heel rest.
12. This appliance is intended for household use ONLY;
it is not for commercial use or industrial use.
13. For any service issues contact the retail location
where product was purchased.
14. IRO N MAY BE USED O NLY W ITH
ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC). NEVER
PLUG IRO N INTO A DIRECT CURRENT
(DC) O UTLET.
5. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use attachments not
recommended by Philips Electronics North America
Corporation.
6. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.To avoid
the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron;
return the iron to the retail location where it was
purchased for examination and repair. Incorrect
reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the
iron is used.
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Table of Contents
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIO NS
1. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another
high wattage appliance on the same circuit.
Features
2
Before Using
For Dry Ironing
3
2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 10-ampere
cord should be used. Cords rated for less amperage
may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the
cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.
3
Filling the Removable
Water Reservoir
3-4
Setting the Temperature
Steam Ironing
4
SAVE THESE
5
INSTRUCTIO NS
Other Features
5-6
Self-Cleaning
6-7
SPECIAL PO LARIZED
PLUG INSTRUCTIO NS
Maintenance and Storage
Temperature and Fabric Guide
Problems
7-8
9
This Philips Iron has a polarized plug for an added safety
feature.
10
For Assistance
10
•
•
•
Plug will fit into polarized outlet only one way.
If plug does not properly fit outlet at first, reverse it.
If plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Warranty
Back Cover
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
DEFEAT THIS SAFETY
FEATURE
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Features
Before Using
Remove any sticker or protective foil from soleplate
Dual Language
Temperature
Control Dial
To ensure maximum steam performance,
•Clean any left over residue from the SteamVents by following this
procedure:
Amber
Pilot Light
Red Auto-Off
Pilot Light
Removable
Water
Reservoir
Release Buttons
1
2
3
Turn Steam Control to position 0.
Fill iron (see section Filling the Removable Water Reservoir).
Plug cord into electrical outlet. Set Temperature Control to
maximum setting and allow iron to heat up for approximately
2 minutes.
Turn Steam Control to position 3-4.
Hold iron over ironing board and allow to steam for 1 minute,
dislodging any residue.
Variable Steam
Control
4
5
Fabric
Guide
6
7
Iron over an old cotton towel (or other disposable non-
synthetic cloth) for several minutes.
Turn Steam Control to position 0 and Temperature Control to
Min setting.
Shot Of
Steam Button
Spray Button
8
9
Let iron cool. Clean SteamVents.
Iron is ready to use.
For DryIroning
1
2
Plug cord into 120V AC outlet. Amber Pilot Light will glow.
Always dry iron with Steam Control set at position 0 (Dry
Setting).
3
4
Be sure removable water reservoir is empty if you will be dry
ironing for long periods of time.
Preheat iron for approximately 2 minutes at proper
temperature setting.
NOTE: Iron must be on heel rest to preheat. If left to preheat with
soleplate in down position, iron will automatically shut off after 30
seconds before reaching desired temperature.
Anti-Calc
Filter
Full Length
Button Groove
5
6
Begin ironing. When finished,stand iron in upright position on
heel rest. Remove cord from electrical outlet.
Allow iron to cool completely before storing.
Removable Water
Reservoir
Self Clean
Button
Filling the Rem ovable W ater Reservoir
• Drip Stop System
Polished Optinox Soleplate
with Special 39-Vent Bell Pattern
ensures optimal and even steam
distribution
Automatically shuts off water
Do not immerse the iron in water.
supply if iron is to cool to steam.
1
2
Unplug cord from electrical outlet.
IMPO RTANT:
When using your iron for the first time, you may notice a white
deposit coming from the iron as it heats up.This is simply a residue
left over from the final buffing of the iron soleplate. Follow the
steps in “Before Using” to remove this residue.
Set the Steam Control to position 0 (= no steam).
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5
Steam Ironing
3
4
Press and hold the removable water reservoir release buttons
and remove the removable water reservoir.
BellVent Pattern on soleplate steams and presses twice in one
action.
Open the filling cap.
Make sure that there is enough water in the removable water reservoir.
1
Set the Temperature Control to the recommended position.
See section 'Setting the temperature.'
5
Pour tap water into the removable water reservoir up to the
maximum level.
2
Set the Steam Control to the appropriate steam position.
- 1-2 for moderate steam (temperature settings
- 3-4 for maximum steam (temperature settings
to
)
Do not fill the reservoir beyond the MAX indication.
Wipe off any excess water before plugging iron into outlet.
to MAX)
6
Steaming will start as soon as the set temperature has been reached.
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with
an equal portion of distilled water, or to use distilled water only.
Do not use vinegar, starch or chemically descaled water.
O ther features
7
Press to close the filling cap (click!) and put the removable
water reservoir onto the iron.
Spraying
To remove stubborn creases at any temperature, make sure that
there is enough water in the removable water reservoir.
Setting the tem perature
1
2
3
Put the iron on its heel.
1
Press the spray button a couple of times to moisten the fabric.
Plug cord in electrical outlet.
Set the Temperature Control to the required ironing temperature
by turning it to the appropriate temperature indicator.
- Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature:
Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
Silk
Drip Stop System
The Drip Stop System continuously monitors soleplate temperature
and automatically shuts off water supply if iron is too cool to steam.
Wool
Cotton, linen
Drip Stop System virtually eliminates water dripping from soleplate and
onto your fabric.
- If you do not know what kind of fabric(s) the garment is made of, try
to determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will
be invisible when you wear the garment.
- Silk,woolen and synthetic materials:iron the reverse side of the fabric
to prevent shiny spots.To prevent stains, avoid using the spray function.
- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature
first, such as those made of synthetic fibers.
IMPO RTANT:The iron will automatically stop steaming at insufficient
temperatures.This is due to the Drip Stop System’s valve closing when
the temperature of the soleplate is too cool to produce steam.
4
Start ironing when the Amber Pilot Light has first gone out and
then comes on again.
The Amber Pilot Light will come on from time to time during ironing.
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Shot of Steam
1
2
Always unplug cord from electrical outlet and set the Steam
Control to position 0.
This function can also be used when you hold the iron in vertical
position.
Fill the removable water reservoir to the maximum level.
A powerful "shot" of steam helps remove stubborn creases.
The Shot-of-Steam function can only be used at temperature settings
Do not use vinegar or other descaling agents to self clean your iron.
between
and MAX.
3
4
5
6
Plug cord in electrical outlet.
1
Press and release the Shot-of-Steam button.
Set the Temperature Control to MAX.
Allow iron to heat up for two minutes.
Wait for a while before using the button again to avoid spluttering.
Never direct the steam towards people.
Anti-Calc Filter
Turn Temperature Control to Min and unplug iron when the
Amber Pilot Light has gone out.
◗
The built-in Anti-Calc Filter reduces deposit of scale and helps
prolong life of the iron.
7
Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the self-clean
button and gently shake the iron.
4
Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and
scale (if any) will be flushed out.
8
Release the self-clean button as soon as all the water in the
reservoir has drained out.
Auto-off
Repeat the self-cleaning process if the iron still contains a lot of
impurities.
An electronic safety device will automatically switch off the iron if it has
not been moved for a while.
After self-cleaning
- Plug in the iron and reheat for 2 minutes.This will enable interior of
the iron to dry before storing.
◗
To indicate that the iron has been switched off, the Red Auto-
Off Pilot Light will start blinking.
In a horizontal position, this will happen after 30 seconds.
In a vertical position, this will happen after 8 minutes.
- Unplug the iron when the Amber Pilot Light has gone out.
- Move the hot iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any
water stains that may have formed on the soleplate.
- Let the iron cool down completely before you store it.
To heat up the iron again:
- Pick up the iron or move it slightly.
- The Red Auto-Off Pilot Light will go out.The Amber Pilot Light will
come on.
- When the Amber Pilot Light has gone out and comes on again, the
iron is ready for use.
Maintenance and Storage
1
Set the Temperature Control to Min position. Unplug cord
from electrical outlet and let the iron cool down completely.
2
Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a
damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
Self-Cleaning
The self-clean function removes scale and impurities.
Use the self-clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your
area is very hard, the self-clean function should be used more
frequently.
Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with metal objects.
3
Regularly rinse the removable water reservoir with water.
Empty the removable water reservoir after cleaning or before
storing.
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Tem perature and Fabric Guide
4
Loop cord around cord wrap when storing.
Follow garment label instructions for best ironing results.Test iron temperature setting on an inside
or small hidden section of garment before ironing.
Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe dry place.
5
To clean body of iron, use mild detergent and soft cloth only.
Never use harsh household cleansers, abrasive cleansers or
Fabric guide located on the heel rest of iron gives temperature settings for most common fabrics.
TEMP
STEAM
SETTING
FABRIC
IRO NING INSTRUCTIO NS
scouring pads to clean iron housing
–
scratching/fading of
CO NTRO L
SETTING
Min
housing colors may occur.
0= Dry Iron
Only
Acetates
Acrylics
Acrilan*
Creslan*
Orlon*
Sheer Synth
Suede
Turn Temperature Control to section marked Min.Start at the begin-
ning of Min section and slowly increase temperature setting as need-
ed to reach proper temperature.
To clean and maintain
polished Optinox soleplate
Iron delicate fabrics on wrong side to avoid shining or glazing.If
moisture is necessary, use a press cloth and MED setting.
1
On a soft cloth, make a thin paste of abrasive household
cleaner and water. Gently rub surface of soleplate to remove
starch or residue build-up.
Ultrasuede
Nylons
When pressing suede, use brown paper as press cloth and to cover
ironing board.This will help prevent suede from rubbing off.
Antron*
Caprolan*
Qiana*
When pressing Ultrasuede* use a press cloth and press lightly on
wrong side. Brush fabric lightly to remove press marks.
2
Fill iron with water (see Section Filling the Removable Water
Reservoir).
3
4
5
Set Temperature Control to maximum setting.
Allow iron to heat up approximately 2 minutes.
Triacetates
Arnel*
When pressing some triacetates,a higher heat setting may be
required.Slowly increase temperature as needed to reach proper
temperature.
Lo (•)
Med
0= Dry Iron
Only
Metallics
Polyesters
Dacron*
Fortrel*
Kodel*
Trevira*
Rayon
Turn Temperature Control to section marked LO/MED (•).
Start at the beginning of the LO/MED section for lightweight 100%
synthetic permanent press fabrics.Some heavier polyester fabrics
may require steam at positions 1 (LO) or 2 (MED) setting.Some
durable silk fabrics may require a higher heat setting.Slowly increase
setting as needed to reach proper temperature.
Turn Steam Control to position 4 (MAX) and allow iron to
steam for a few minutes.
Pos.1= (LO)
or
Pos. 2= (MED)
6
7
Iron over old cotton cloth to remove paste/cleanser from iron
bottom and steam vents.
Silk
TurnTemperature Control to Min position and allow to cool
completely. Unplug cord from electrical oulet and empty
removable reservoir.
Med (••)
Hi (•••)
Pos. 2= (MED)
Pos. 3= (HI)
Perm Press
Polyester
Cotton
TurnTemperature Control to section marked MED (••).Turn Steam
Control to Position 2 (MED). Most permanent press blends containing
cotton require this setting.Test iron on inside seam or small hidden sec-
tion of garment. If shine or color change occurs, use a press cloth.
8
9
Should soleplate become scratched, most minor scratches can
be removed using fine steel wool. After buffing, follow steps 2-
6 before ironing on garments.
Wool
Cotton
Turn Temperature Control to section marked HI (•••). Turn Steam
Control to Position 3 (HI).
When ironing wool,always use a press cloth and moisture. Never
press wool dry.
Wipe soleplate clean.
Pos. 4= (MAX)
Linen
Turn Temperature Control to maximum setting.Turn Steam Control
to position 4 (MAX).Lightly dampen fabric for thorough pressing.
Iron dark colored fabrics on the wrong side to avoid shining.
Ironing velvet or any other nap/sensitive fabric is not recommended. Be sure to check manufacturers label for care instructions.
*Trademarks of fiber manufacturers.
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Problem
Possible cause(s)
Solution
No steam
Not enough water in the removable
water reservoir.
Fill the removable water reservoir
(see Filling the removable water
reservoir).
The steam control has been set to
position 0.
Set to steam position (see Steam
ironing).
FULL O NE YEARWARRANTY
The iron is not hot enough and/or
Drip Stop System is activated.
Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new
Philips product,model HI478 (except cord),against defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
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.
IMPO RTANT: 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.*
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATIO N
W ILL NOT PAY FOR UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OF ANY
TYPE.
No Shot of Steam
The Shot of Steam function has been Put the iron in horizontal position and
used too often within a very short
period.
wait for a while before using the Shot
of Steam function again.
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FO R ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
The iron is plugged in
but the soleplate is cold.
The Auto-Off function has been
activated.
Move the iron slightly and the iron
will start heating up again.
In order to address warranty issues,simply take or ship the product
back to the retail location where it was purchased.
* Read enclosed instructions carefully.
Check the cord, the plug and the
electrical outlet.
Connection problem.
Manufactured for:
Norelco Consumer Products Company
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
1010 Washington Blvd.,Stamford,CT 06912-0015
For Assistance call 1-800-243-7884
MADE IN SINGAPO RE.
For assistance
This symbol on the product’s nameplate means
it is listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories,Inc.
For assistance call toll free:
PHILIPSand Philips Shield are Registered Trademarks of Koninklijke
Philips Electronics N.V.
1-800-243-7884
Optinox is a Trademark of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
Drip Stop is a Registered Trademark of Philips Electronics North
America Corporation.
© 2000 Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
All Rights Reser ved.
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