User manual PHILIPS GC8370

[. . . ] Indd 5 GC8300 Series 04-01-10 09:31 6 English Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www. The powerful pressurised ironing system produces non-stop steam to make ironing easier. Thanks to the large water tank, you can iron without interruption. [. . . ] Indd 9 04-01-10 09:31 10 English 4 Set the required steam setting with the + and - buttons on the steam generator control panel. , , The steam light flashes to indicate that the steam generator is heating up. 2 minutes, the steam light stays on continuously to indicate that the steam generator is ready for steam ironing. Note: During ironing, you can adjust the steam setting with the + and - steam buttons. It takes a few moments before the amount of steam is adjusted. 5 Press the steam trigger to start steam ironing. When you put down the iron during ironing, put it on its heel or on the iron stand. , , The opening and closing of the steam valve in the steam generator causes a clicking sound. Steam lock function The steam lock allows you to steam iron non-stop without having to press the steam activator continuously. -- When you slide the steam lock forwards, the iron produces steam continuously. To stop steaming, slide the steam lock backwards. -- When the steam lock is deactivated, the iron only produces steam when you press the steam trigger. Note: Release the steam lock when you put the iron on its heel or on the iron stand. This prevents that hot steam escapes from the iron or that the iron stand gets wet. vertical steaming Never direct the steam at people. 1 Hold the iron in vertical position and press the steam trigger to steam iron hanging curtains and clothes (jackets, suits, coats). Shot of steam A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases. 1 Set the temperature dial to a position between 3 and MAX. If water droplets come out of the soleplate, let the iron heat up for at least one minute before you use the shot-of-steam function again. Indd 10 04-01-10 09:31 English Ironing without steam There are one or two ways to iron without steam: -- All  types: Simply start ironing without pressing the steam trigger. -- Select steam setting a (no steam) and start ironing. 11 Tips -- When you steam iron woollen fabrics, shiny patches may occur. [. . . ] Steam may have condensed in the hose, the temperature may have been set below 3 or the appliance may not be ready for steam ironing. To prevent steam from condensing onto the ironing board, use an ironing board with a wire mesh top. Water droplets come out of the soleplate when I use the shot-of-steam function. Make sure the temperature is set to 3 or higher. [. . . ]