User manual PHILIPS GC 8630

[. . . ] When the water tank is empty, you can detach it and refill it immediately. We hope you enjoy using this ironing system. €1) A Supply hose B Handle C Temperature dial D Steam trigger E Temperature light F Steam lock G Shot-of-steam button (GC8380/GC8376/GC8375/GC8371/GC8370/GC8351/GC8350/GC8340/GC8330 only) H Soleplate I Iron platform J Detachable water tank K Cord & hose storage hook L Calc-Clean rinsing cap M Filling opening N Water tank release lever O Anti-Calc tablet holder (GC8380/GC8376/GC8375/GC8371/GC8370/GC8351/GC8350/GC8340 only) P Steam generator Q On/off button with power-on light R Transport handgrip S Water tank refill light T Calc-Clean light U Mains cord V Steam buttons (+/-) W Steam generator control panel with steam light -- p = maximum steam -- [ = moderate steam -- ECO = minimum steam -- a = no steam Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger -- Never immerse the iron or the steam generator in water. [. . . ] -- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, i. -- If you set a lower temperature during ironing, wait until the iron has cooled down to the set temperature before you continue ironing. To make the iron cool down faster, simply press the steam trigger or iron a piece of cloth. Indd 8 22-10-10 13:33 English 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 pumped into the steam generator. 1 Make sure there is enough water in the water tank. 2 Make sure the appliance is plugged in and switched on (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’). 3 Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’). Steam ironing is only possible at ironing temperatures higher than 2. 4 Set the required steam setting with the + and - buttons on the steam generator control panel (Fig. -- Do not use steam when you iron coloured silk. Cleaning and maintenance After ironing 1 Put the iron on the iron stand (see chapter ‘Storage’) and switch off the appliance (Fig. 2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down. 3 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner. 4 Clean the upper part of the iron and the outside of the steam generator with a moist cloth. 5 Empty the water tank after cleaning. Calc-Clean function Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the steam generator is hot. VERY IMPORTANT: 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. 1 Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for 2 hours. 3 Hold the steam generator with both hands and shake well (Fig. 4 Turn the steam generator on its side with the Calc-Clean rinsing cap facing upwards, and remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap (Fig. [. . . ] The set temperature is too low for steam ironing. When you start steam ironing and when you stop steam ironing for a while, the steam still present in the supply hose cools down and condenses into water. This causes water droplets to come out of the soleplate. When you start ironing or when you continue ironing after an interruption, hold the iron over an old cloth and press the steam trigger. [. . . ]