User manual PHILIPS GC2215

[. . . ] 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. 1 2 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate. [. . . ] Automatic shut-off (GC2215 only): If the automatic shut-off function has been activated (automatic shutoff light blinks), move the iron slightly to deactivate it. Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank. Make sure that the steam setting you select is suitable for the ironing temperature selected: - q for minimum steam (temperature settings 2 to 3) - w for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX) GC2016/2015/2010/2006/2005: water may leak from the soleplate if the set ironing temperature is too low (MIN to 2). You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any temperature. Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank. Press the spray button a number of times to moisten the article to be ironed. This function provides extra stream to remove very stubborn creases. The extra-steam function can only be used at temperature settings between 3 and MAX. Wait at least 1 minute before you use the extra-steam function again to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate. A powerful steam boost helps to remove very stubborn creases. The steam-boost function can only be used at temperature settings between 2 and MAX. Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth. Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate. Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with metal objects. 1 Make sure the steam control has been set to position O, the plug has been removed from the wall socket and the iron has cooled down. wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility. Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe and dry place. Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this you will help to preserve the environment. If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. Com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). [. . . ] Put the iron on its heel and wait until the temperature light has gone out before you start ironing. why doesn't the iron produce a steam boost (GC2010/2016/2015/2025/2030 only) or vertical steam boost (GC2215/2025/2016/2015 only)?The steam-boost function may have been used too often within a very short period. Continue ironing in horizontal position and wait a while before using the steam-boost function again. [. . . ]