User manual PHILIPS GC8260

[. . . ] never immerse the iron or the steam tank in water. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. [. . . ] 2 minutes the steam light stays on continuously to indicate that the steam tank is ready for steam ironing. During steam ironing the steam light starts blinking from time to time, to indicate that the steam tank is heating up to maintain the right temperature and pressure. , During ironing you can adjust the steam setting by means of the + and - steam buttons. It will take a few moments before the amount of steam is adjusted. start steam ironing by pressing the steam activator. When you put the iron down during ironing, put it on its heel or on the iron stand. , The opening and closing of the steam valve in the steam tank will cause a clicking sound. Steam lock function The steam lock allows you to steam iron non-stop without having to press the steam activator continuously. When the steam lock has been set to `off', the iron will only steam when you press the steam activator. Release the steam lock when you put the iron on its heel or on the iron stand. This prevents hot steam from escaping from the iron or from wetting the iron stand. Ironing without steam 1 Start ironing without pressing the steam activator. , You can steam iron hanging curtains and clothes (jackets, suits, coats) by holding the iron in vertical position and pressing the steam activator. Shot of steam (GC8261/GC8260/GC8220 only) A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases. , The shot-of-steam function must be used intermittently. If water droplets come out of the soleplate, let the iron heat up for at least one minute before using the shot-of-steam function again. 2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down. Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner. Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth. VERY IMPORTANT: Rinse the steam tank once a month or after every 10 times of use, to prevent damage to the appliance and for optimal steaming performance. 1 Make sure that the appliance has been unplugged and has cooled down for more than 2 hours. Hold the steam tank with both hands and shake well. [. . . ] The iron does not produce enough steam/the amount of steam decreases and increases during steam ironing. When the appliance pumps water into the boiler, the steam amount sometimes decreases. This is probably when you think that the iron does not produce enough steam. However, this is a completely normal phenomenon and the steam output normalises within a few seconds. [. . . ]