User manual PHILIPS GC 8640

[. . . ] Warning -- Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. -- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the supply hose or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks. -- If the mains cord or the supply hose is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. -- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. [. . . ] 3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and set the on/off switch to ‘I’. , , The steam tank and the soleplate heat up. , , When the temperature light goes out, the iron has reached the set temperature. As soon as the water in the steam tank is ready for steam ironing: -- GC6540: the ‘steam ready’ light goes on. -- GC6530/GC6520/GC6515/GC6510: the power-on light in the on/off switch goes out. Indd 8 3/4/11 9:16 AM English Note: During steam ironing, the temperature light goes on from time to time. This indicates that the iron is heating up to the set temperature. Note: If you have been ironing at a high temperature and then set the temperature dial to a lower setting, wait until the temperature light goes on and goes out again before you continue ironing. Tips 9 -- If the fabric consists of various kinds of fibres, always select the temperature required by the most delicate fibre, i. For example: if an article consists of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it should be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester ( 1) and without steam. -- When you steam iron woollen fabrics, shiny patches may occur. Indd 9 3/4/11 9:16 AM 10 English Steam lock function The steam lock allows you to steam iron non-stop without having to press the steam trigger continuously. 1 To steam iron non-stop, slide the steam lock to position ‘ON’ (Fig. -- To stop steam ironing, slide the steam lock to position ‘OFF’, the iron now only produces steam when you press the steam trigger. Ironing without steam 1 Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’). 2 Iron without pressing the steam trigger. , , Some steam escapes if you press the steam trigger by accident while you iron. , , If the steam tank is empty or has not heated up yet, you hear a clicking sound inside the steam tank. This happens when the steam valve opens and is perfectly harmless. Features Vertical steam ironing You can also steam iron when you hold the iron in vertical position. This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes (e. 1 Hold the iron in vertical position and press the steam trigger (Fig. [. . . ] Guarantee and 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. Indd 11 3/4/11 9:16 AM 12 English Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. [. . . ]