User manual PHILIPS GC-8330

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. 1 Make sure there is enough water in the water tank. Steam ironing is only possible at ironing temperatures higher than 2. 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. When you put down the iron during ironing, put it on its heel or on the iron stand. 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. - 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) (Fig. Shot of steam A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases. 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. There are one or two ways to iron without steam: - All types: Simply start ironing without pressing the steam trigger. 11) Tips 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. [. . . ] There is not enough water in the water tank. This phenomenon is normal and ceases after a short while. Wait until the steam light stays on continuously. You have not placed the water tank properly in the steam generator. [. . . ]