User manual PHILIPS GC 8635

[. . . ] When the water tank is empty, you can detach it and refill it immediately. We hope you enjoy using this ironing system. 1) a B C d E F G h i J K l M n o P Q R S T u V W X Supply hose Handle (GC8261/GC8260 only: with soft grip) Temperature dial Steam trigger Temperature light Steam lock Shot-of-steam button (GC8325/GC8320/GC8261/GC8260/GC8225/ GC8220 only) Soleplate Safe storage lock (GC8261/GC8260 only) Iron stand Detachable water tank Cord & hose storage hook Calc-Clean rinsing cap Filling opening Water tank release lever Steam generator On/off button with power-on light (GC8325/GC8320/GC8261/ GC8260/GC8225/GC8220 only) Transport handgrip Water tank refill light (GC8325/GC8320/GC8261/GC8260/GC8225/ GC8220 only) Calc-Clean light (GC8325/GC8320/GC8261/GC8260 only) Mains cord Steam buttons (+/-) (GC8325/GC8320/GC8261/GC8260/GC8225/ GC8220 only) Steam generator control panel with steam light (GC8325/GC8320/ GC8261/GC8260/GC8225/GC8220 only) p = maximum steam [ = moderate steam ] = minimum steam a = no steam On/off switch with power-on light (GC 8635 only) Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Warning - Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. [. . . ] , The power-on light in the on/off switch goes on. , The temperature light on the iron goes on. When the iron has reached the set temperature, the temperature light goes out. Note: During ironing, the temperature light goes on from time to time. Tips - If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that is not visible when you wear or use the article. For example: if a fabric consists of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it must be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester ( 1) and without steam. - If you set a lower temperature during ironing, wait until the iron has cooled down to the set temperature before you continue ironing. To make the iron cool down faster, simply press the steam trigger or iron a piece of cloth. Using the appliance Steam ironing The supply hose may become hot during a long ironing session. Note:The system may occasionally produce a pumping sound during steam ironing. This is normal and tells you that water is pumped into the steam generator. Cleaning and maintenance after ironing 1 Put the iron on the iron stand (see chapter `Storage') and switch off the appliance. 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 cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner. 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. Calc-Clean light (GC8325/GC8320/GC8261/GC8260 only) 1 The Calc-Clean light flashes for 30 seconds when it is time to rinse the steam generator. The steam generator does not heat up during these 30 seconds. 2 Switch off the appliance immediately and let it cool down. [. . . ] Initially give off some smoke when heated. There is not enough water in the water tank. GC8325/ GC8320/GC8261/GC8260/ GC8225/GC8220 only: wait until the steam light stays on continuously. When the iron is set to a very high temperature, the steam produced is dry and hardly visible. [. . . ]