User manual PHILIPS GC 8420

[. . . ] - Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. - 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. - Do not let the mains cord and supply hose come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. [. . . ] Do not place the mat with hot iron on a surface that can be scorched by heat. Note: Do not touch the iron resting mat for some time after you have removed the hot iron from it, as the mat is hot. Steam boost function (GC8461/GC8460 only) During steam ironing, you can use the steam boost function to remove stubborn creases. Note: Some water droplets may appear when you use the steam boost function for the first time. The water droplets disappear after you have used the steam boost function for some time. Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the steam generator is hot. Note: Rinse the steam generator once a month or after every 10 times of use to prevent damage to the appliance and for optimal steaming performance. Hold the steam generator with both hands and shake well. 5 Fill the steam generator with fresh water, shake well and empty it into the sink again. 6 Repeat step 5 a few times to obtain the best result. Be careful with the iron resting mat, it may be hot after use. 3 Insert the tip of the iron into the carry lock (1) and then put down the heel of the iron (2). 4 Slide the carry lock slide to the right to lock the iron onto the steam generator. 7 Wind the supply hose around the base and secure it inside the storage hooks. 8 With one hand, you can now easily carry the whole appliance by the handle of the iron. Do not carry the appliance by holding the water tank release lever. Environment Do not throw away the appliance 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 help to preserve the environment. Guarantee & service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. Com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer. Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. [. . . ] When the supply hose cooled down, the steam that was still present in the hose cooled down and condensed into water. impurities or chemicals present in the water have deposited in the steam vents and/or on the soleplate. Solution The water droplets stop coming out of the appliance when you have used the steam boost function for some time. Too much scale and minerals have accumulated inside the steam generator. [. . . ]