User manual PHILIPS GC8080

[. . . ] When the water tank is empty you can detach it and refill it immediately. We hope you will enjoy using this ironing system. 1) Supply hose Handle with soft grip (GC8261/GC8260 only) Temperature dial Steam activator Steam lock Shot-of-steam button (GC8261/GC8260/GC8080 only) Soleplate Safe storage lock (GC8261/GC8260 only) Iron stand Detachable water tank Filling cup Cord & hose storage hook Calc-Clean rinsing cap Filling opening Water tank release lever Steam tank On/off button with power-on light (GC8261/GC8260/GC8080 only) Transport handgrip Water tank refill light (GC8261/GC8260/GC8080 only) Calc-Clean light (GC8261/GC8260 only) Mains cord Steam buttons (+/-) (GC8261/GC8260/GC8080 only) Steam tank control panel with steam light (GC8261/GC8260/GC8080 only) - p = maximum steam - [ = moderate steam - ] = minimum steam - a = no steam X On/off switch (GC8210 only) Important Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference. , Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord, the supply hose or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or is leaking. [. . . ] The iron starts steaming again as soon as the water tank has been properly reinserted into the steam tank. 2 minutes the steam light stays on continuously to indicate that the steam tank is ready for steam ironing. If, for example, the fabric consists of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it should be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester ( 2). - 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 will not be visible when you wear or use the article. - Silk , woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. - Fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches should be ironed in one direction only (along with the nap) while applying very little pressure. , To make the iron cool down faster, simply apply steam 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 being pumped into the steam tank. 1 Make sure there is enough water in the water tank. Hold the steam tank with both hands and shake well. Turn the steam tank on its side and remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap. 5 Empty the steam tank by pouring out the water into the sink. 6 Fill the steam tank with fresh water by means of the filling cup and shake again. Repeat steps 6 & 7 twice to obtain the best result. The steam tank will not be heated up during these 30 seconds. Do not use the Calc-Clean function when the steam tank is hot. storage Always let the iron cool down before storing it. 1 GC8261/GC8260 only: Insert the tip of the iron into the safe storage lock on the stand. 2 GC8261/GC8260 only: Press the back of the iron firmly down (`click'). 6 There are handgrips on either side of the steam tank for easy transport. [. . . ] Some parts of the appliance have been lightly greased in the factory and may initially give off some smoke when heated. There is not enough water in the water tank. When the iron has been set to a very high Set the iron to a lower temperature, temperature, the steam produced is dry e. It will be even less visible actually producing steam. [. . . ]