User manual PHILIPS GC8280

[. . . ] Please read these instructions for use, as they contain information about the surprising features of this ironing system and some tips to make ironing easier and more enjoyable. The Philips GC8280 is a powerful pressurised ironing system that produces non-stop steam to make ironing easier. Thanks to the large water tank you can iron without interruption. When the water tank is empty you can detach it and refill it immediately. [. . . ] - 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. Display menu The GC8280 offers 5 functions that allow you to adjust the settings of the appliance to your own preferences. , These functions are listed in a menu. You can use the menu by pressing the menu button and the + and - buttons on the iron. , The menu structure of these functions is: - Steam lock (on)/off - Iron off: 5/10/20/(30) minutes - Sound: (on)/off - Language: (English)/Dutch/French/German/Italian/Spanish/Portuguese - Water hardness: soft/(medium)/hard Note: the default settings are shown between brackets. to select your preferred settings: 1 Press the menu button for 1 second. Use the + and - buttons on the iron to scroll through the available settings. When you have reached the setting of your choice, press the menu button again. 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. Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the on/off button once. select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter `Preparing for use'). Steam ironing is only possible at ironing temperatures higher than 2. 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. , 5 Press the steam activator to start steam ironing. When you put the iron down during ironing, put it on its heel or on the iron stand. [. . . ] 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. Guarantee & service 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). [. . . ]