Philips HI545/22 User manual

Azur Excel Plus

HI545, HI535,

HI529, HI528,

HI525, HI518,

HI515

MLK

HI 525

HI 528

HI 529

HI 535

HI 545

MAX

HI 525/28/29/35 HI 545HI 515/518

DDD EEE FFF

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HI545, HI535, HI529, HI528, HI525, HI518, HI515

General description (fig. 1)

ASpray nozzle

BFilling opening with cap

CTurbo-steam button 0(HI545/35/29/28/25)

DShot-of-steam button 9

ESteam control

- 0 = no steam

- 1 = minimum steam output

- 6 = maximum steam output

FSpray button 8

GAuto-stop light

HTemperature light

ITemperature dial

JSoft-touch handgrip (HI545/35/29/28/25)

KCord storage

LType plate

MWater window

NSelf-clean button

OFilling cup

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.

◗If the appliance is provided with an earthed plug, it must be

plugged into 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 appliance unattended when it is connected to the

mains.

◗Never immerse the iron and the stand, if provided, in water.

◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

◗Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not

play with the appliance.

◗This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm

persons without supervision.

◗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

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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.

◗Always place and use the iron and the stand, if provided, on a

stable, level and horizontal surface.

◗Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids

or other chemicals in the water tank.

◗This appliance is intended for household use only.

Before first use

1Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and

clean it with a soft cloth.

Always put the iron on a flat, stable surface to prevent the iron from

toppling over (avoid putting it too close to the edges of the ironing

board or table). Make sure that the mains cord does not obstruct any

passage.

BThe iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time.

This will cease after a short while.

Preparing for use

Filling the water tank

Never immerse the iron in water.

1Make sure the appliance is unplugged.

2Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam).

C3Put the iron on its heel and open the cap of the filling opening.

C4Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level by

means of the filling cup.

Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.

◗If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to use

distilled water.

Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing additives

chemically descaled water or other chemicals in the water tank.

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C5Close the cap of the filling opening.

Setting the temperature

1Put the iron on its heel.

C2Set the required ironing temperature by turning the

temperature dial to the appropriate position.

Check the care label for the required ironing temperature:

-1Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)

-1Silk

-2Wool

-3Cotton, linen

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.

3Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

4Start ironing when the amber temperature light has first gone

out and then goes on again.

The light will go on from time to time during ironing.

Using the appliance

Steam ironing

Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures.

1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

C2Turn the temperature dial to a position between 2and MAX.

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C3Select 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 2to 3)

- 3 - 6 for maximum steam (temperature settings 3to MAX)

BThe iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been

reached.

Ironing without steam

1Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam).

2Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter

'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').

Features

Spray function 8

You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any

temperature.

1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

C2Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to

be ironed.

Shot of steam 9

A powerful shot of steam helps remove stubborn creases.

The shot-of-steam function can only be used at temperature settings

between 2and MAX.

C1Press and release the shot-of-steam button.

Wait 4-5 seconds before using the shot-of-steam function again to

avoid spluttering.

Vertical shot of steam

C1The shot-of-steam function can also be used when you hold

the iron in vertical position.

This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.

Never direct the steam towards people.

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Turbo steam 0

BTypes HI545/35/29/28/25 only

The turbo-steam function helps remove difficult creases.

Only use the turbo-steam function at temperature settings between

3and MAX.

C1Press the turbo-steam button and hold it down for max.

5 seconds.

2Release the button and wait at least 1 minute before using the

turbo-steam function again.

Drip stop

This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function: the iron automatically

stops producing steam when the temperature is too low to prevent

water from dripping out of the soleplate.When this happens you may

hear a click.

◗Set the temperature dial to a position that is suitable for steam

ironing (2to MAX). Make sure that the steam setting you select

is suitable for the ironing temperature selected (see 'Steam

ironing' in chapter 'Using the appliance').

The iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been

reached.

Electronic safety shut-off function

BType HI545 only

The electronic safety shut-off function automatically switches the iron

off if it has not been moved for a while.

C◗To indicate that the heating element has been switched off, the

red auto-off light will start blinking and you will hear an audible

signal.

- When the iron is in horizontal position, this will happen after 30

seconds.

- When the iron is in vertical position, this will happen after 8 minutes.

To let the iron heat up again:

- Pick up the iron or move it slightly.

- The red auto-off light goes out and the amber temperature light

goes on.

- The iron is ready for use when the light has gone out.

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