Philips GC1630, GC1620, GC1615 User Manual [es]

Comfort		ENGLISH 2 - 4
LongLife		ESPAÑOL 5 - 7
GC1630, GC1620,		ITALIANO 8 - 10
GC1615		ITALIANO 8 - 10
GC1615
		PORTUGUÊS 11 - 13

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General description.

A Spray nozzle

B Filling opening

C Spray button T

DSteam control

-O = no steam

-q = moderate steam

-w = maximum steam

-x = Calc-Clean function

E Extra-steam function (GC1630/GC1620)

F Electronic safety shut-off function (GC1630 only)

G Temperature dial

H Temperature light

I Mains cord

J Type plate

K Anti-calc tablet

LWater tank

Importante..

Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference.

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 cord or the appliance itself is damaged.

If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the mains.

Never immerse the iron in water.

Infirm persons should not be allowed to use the appliance without supervision. Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank.

The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot.

When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill or empty the water tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: set the steam control to position 0, put the iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

Before first use.

1Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.

2Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature and pass the iron over a piece of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any residues from the soleplate.

BThe iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This will cease after a short while.

Preparing for use.

Filling the water tank

Never immerse the iron in water.

1Make sure the appliance is unplugged.

2Set the steam control to position O (= no steam) (fig. 1).

3Tilt the iron backwards.

4Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level (fig. 2). Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.

If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled water or to use distilled water only.

Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing additives, chemically descaled water or other chemicals in the water tank.

Setting the temperature

1Put the iron on its heel.

2Set the required ironing temperature by turning the temperature dial to the appropriate position (fig. 3).

Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:

-1 Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)

-	1	Silk
-	2	Wool

-3 Cotton, linen

If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) an article is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will not be visible when you wear or use the article.

Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains.

Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those made of synthetic fibres.

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3Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

4When the temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you start ironing (fig. 4).

The temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.

Using the appliance.

Steam ironing

1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

2Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').

3After the temperature light has gone out, set the steam control to the appropriate steam position. Make sure that the steam setting you select is suitable for the ironing temperature selected: (fig. 5).

-q for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to MAX)

-w for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)

BThe iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been reached.

Ironing without steam

1Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).

2Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').

Features.

Spray function

You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any temperature.

1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

2Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be ironed (fig. 6).

Extra steam (GC1630/GC1620)

This function provides extra steam to remove very stubborn creases.

The extra-steam function only works at temperature settings between 3 and MAX.

1Set the steam control to position w (= maximum steam) (fig. 7).

2Press and hold the steam control for a maximum of 5 seconds (fig. 8).

3Release the steam control and wait at least 1 minute before using this function again to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.

Electronic safety shut-off function (GC1630 only)

The electronic safety shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while.

The auto-off light starts blinking to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the safety shut-off function (fig. 9).

-In horizontal position, this will happen after 30 seconds.

-In vertical position, this will happen after 8 minutes.

To let the iron heat up again:

-Pick up the iron or move it slightly.

-The auto-off light goes out and the temperature light goes on.

-When the temperature light has gone out and goes on again, the iron is ready for use.

Cleaning and maintenance.

After ironing

1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.

2Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.

To keep the soleplate smooth, you should avoid hard contact with metal objects.

Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate.

3Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.

4Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after cleaning.

Double-Active Calc System

1The anti-calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents (fig. 10).

The anti-calc tablet is constantly active and does not need replacement.

2The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles (fig. 11).

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Calc-Clean function

Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very hard (i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), you should use the Calc-Clean function more frequently.

1Set the steam control to position O.

2Set the temperature dial to MAX.

3Fill the water tank to the maximum level.

Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.

4Put the plug in the wall socket.

5Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.

6Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to the Calc-Clean position x (fig. 12).

7Pull the steam control slightly upwards and gently shake the iron until all water in the tank has been used up.

Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Scale (if any) will be flushed out.

8After having used the Calc-Clean function, press the steam control back to its original position and set it to position O.

Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water coming out of the iron still contains scale particles.

After the Calc-Clean process

1Connect the iron to the mains to let the soleplate dry.

2Unplug the iron when the light has gone out.

3Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on the soleplate.

4Let the iron cool down before you store it.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with your iron. Please read the different sections for more details. If you are unable to solve the problem, contact the Customer Care Centre in your country.

Problem	Possible cause(s)	Solution(s)
The iron is plugged in but	There is a connection	Check the mains cord, the
the soleplate is cold.	problem.	plug and the wall socket.

	The temperature dial has	Set the temperature dial
	been set to MIN.	to the required
		temperature.
The iron does not produce	There is not enough	Fill the water tank (see
any steam.	water in the water tank.	chapter 'Preparing for
		use').

	The steam control has	Set the steam control to
	been set to position O.	position q or w (see
		chapter 'Using the
		appliance').
	The iron is not hot	Set the temperature dial
	enough.	to a temperature suitable
		for steam ironing (2 to
		MAX). Put the iron on its
		heel and wait until the
		temperature light has
		gone out before you start
		ironing.

The extra-steam function	The steam control has not	Press and hold the steam
does not work	been pressed long	control for a maximum of
(GC1630/GC1620).	enough.	5 seconds.

Cleaning the steam control needle

1Pull the steam control out of the appliance (fig. 11).

2Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle (fig. 13). Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.

3Reinsert the steam control needle by placing the point of the needle exactly in the centre of the hole and by fitting the small projection on the side of the needle into the slot (fig. 14).

4Set the steam control to position O.

The extra-steam function has been used too often in a short period.

The iron is not hot enough.

Wait at least 1 minute before using the extrasteam function again.

Set the temperature control dial to a temperature between 3 and MAX. Put the iron on its heel and wait until the temperature light has gone out.

Storage.

1Make sure the appliance is unplugged and set the steam control to position O.

2Empty the water tank (fig. 15).

3Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility.

4Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place (fig. 16).

Guarantee & service.

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

	There is not enough	Fill the water tank (see
	water in the water tank.	chapter 'Preparing for
		use').
Water leaks from the	The iron is not hot	Set the temperature dial
soleplate when the extra-	enough.	to a temperature between
steam function		3 and MAX. Put the
(GC1630/GC1620) is		iron on its heel and wait
being used.		until the temperature light
		has gone out.
	The extra-steam function	Wait at least 1 minute
	has been used too often	before using the extra-
	in a short period.	steam function again (see
		chapter 'Features').

The spray function does	There is not enough	Fill the water tank (see
not work.	water in the water tank.	chapter 'Preparing for
		use').
Flakes and impurities come	You have been using hard	Use the Calc-Clean
out of the soleplate during	water, which has caused	function one or more
ironing.	scale flakes to develop	times (see chapter
	inside the soleplate.	'Cleaning and
		maintenance').

Water leaks from the	The iron is not hot
soleplate during ironing.	enough.

Set the temperature dial to a temperature suitable for steam ironing (2 to MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until the temperature light has gone out before you start ironing.

Water leaks from the	The iron has been put in	Empty the water tank and
soleplate while the iron is	horizontal position while	set the steam control to
cooling down or after it	there is still water in the	position O before storing
has been stored.	water tank.	the iron (see chapter
		'Storage'). Place the iron
		on its heel.
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