User manual PHILIPS GC 8320

[. . . ] Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Do not let the mains cord and supply hose come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. If steam escapes from under the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and tighten the Calc-Clean rinsing cap. If steam continues to escape when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and contact a service centre authorised by Philips. [. . . ] Note: Release the steam lock when you put the iron on its heel or on the iron VWDQG7KLV SUHYHQWV WKDW KRW VWHDP HVFDSHV IURP WKH LURQ RU WKDW WKH LURQ VWDQG JHWV ZHW Vertical steaming Never direct the steam at people. Shot of steam A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases. 1RWH 8VH WKH VKRWRIVWHDP IXQFWLRQ LQWHUPLWWHQWO\ , I ZDWHU GURSOHWV FRPH RXW of the soleplate, let the iron heat up for at least one minute before you use the VKRWRIVWHDP IXQFWLRQ DJDLQ Ironing without steam There are one or two ways to iron without steam: - All types: Simply start ironing without pressing the steam trigger. 7LSV When you steam iron woollen fabrics, shiny patches may occur. To prevent this, use a dry pressing cloth or turn the article inside out and iron the reverse side. silk , woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. Iron velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches in one direction only (along with the nap) while you apply very little pressure. Do not use steam when you iron coloured silk. 2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down. 3 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp FORWK DQG D QRQDEUDVLYH OLTXLG FOHDQHU 4 Clean the upper part of the iron and the outside of the steam generator with a moist cloth. VERY IMPORTANT: Rinse the steam generator once a month or after every 10 times of use, to prevent damage to the appliance and for optimal steaming performance. 3 Hold the steam generator with both hands and shake well. 4 Turn the steam generator on its side with the Calc-Clean rinsing cap facing upwards, and remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap. 6 Fill the steam generator with fresh water and shake again. The steam generator does not heat up during these 30 seconds. 2 Switch off the appliance immediately and let it cool down. Do not use the Calc-Clean function when the steam generator is hot. 3 Use the Calc-Clean function as described above. Storage Always let the appliance cool down before you store it. 5 To move the appliance, carry it by the handgrips on either side of the steam generator. Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste DW WKH HQG RI LWV OLIH EXW KDQG LW LQ DW DQ RIÀFLDO FROOHFWLRQ SRLQW IRU recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment. [. . . ] This is probably when you think that the iron does not produce enough steam. However, this is a normal phenomenon and the steam output normalises within a few seconds. The wet spots that appear on the fabric after you have steam ironed for some time may be caused by steam that has condensed onto the ironing board. Iron the wet spots without steam for some time to dry them. [. . . ]