User manual PHILIPS GC 6520

[. . . ] 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 steam tank cap when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and tighten the steam tank cap. If steam continues to escape when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and contact a service centre authorised by Philips. Do not remove the steam tank cap from the steam tank when the steam tank is still under pressure. [. . . ] 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. Using the appliance Steam ironing 1 Make sure that there is enough water in the steam tank. Note: Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures (temperature settings 2 to MAX). 3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and set the on/off switch to `I'. The power-on light in the on/off switch and the temperature light on the iron go on to indicate that the steam tank and the iron start to heat up. Cold start: the soleplate takes approximately 2 minutes to heat up and the steam tank takes approximately 6 minutes to heat up. - Quick reheat: if you refill the steam tank during the ironing process, the water in the steam tank takes approximately 6 minutes to heat up. , When the iron has reached the set temperature , the temperature light goes out. , As soon as the water in the steam tank is ready for steam ironing: - GC6540: the `steam ready' light goes on (Fig. Note: During steam ironing, the `steam ready' light goes out from time to time. this indicates that the steam tank is heating up to the right temperature. - GC6530/GC6520/GC6515/GC6510: the power-on light in the on/off switch goes out. 6 Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed while you steam iron (Fig. Tip:When you put down the iron during ironing, put it on its heel. Note: If you have not used the steam function for some time, the steam that was still present in the supply hose has condensed into water. When you start steam ironing again, this may cause some spluttering in the appliance and a few droplets of water may escape from the soleplate. Note:To prevent droplets from falling onto your garments, hold the iron over an old cloth and press the steam trigger until the steam production has normalised before you start steam ironing again. Steam lock function The steam lock allows you to steam iron non-stop without having to press the steam trigger continuously. To stop steam ironing, slide the steam lock to position `OFF', the iron now only produces steam when you press the steam trigger. , Some steam escapes if you press the steam trigger by accident while you iron. , If the steam tank is empty or has not heated up yet, you hear a clicking sound inside the steam tank. [. . . ] Solution To check if the iron really produces steam, hold a (cold) mirror in front of the soleplate vents. Impurities or chemicals present in the Clean the soleplate with a damp water have deposited on the soleplate. You have been ironing at too high temperatures. Remove the steam tank cap, wipe away the water round the filling hole and tighten the steam tank cap again. [. . . ]