PHILIPS GC1630 User Manual

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General description

A Spray nozzle B Filling opening C Spray button T D Steam 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 Power cord J Type plate K Anti-calc tablet L Water tank

Important

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 voltage before you connect the appliance.

◗ Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself is

damaged.

◗ If the 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 power

outlet.

◗ Never immerse the iron in water. ◗ 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 plug from the wall socket.

◗ Never use the appliance if it is damaged in any way. ◗ This appliance is intended for household use only.

Before first use

1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.

2 Let 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.

The 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.

1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.

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

3 Tilt the iron backwards.

4 Fill 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.

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Setting the temperature

1 Put the iron on its heel.

2 Set 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.

3 Put the plug in an earthed wall socket.

4 When 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

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

2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing

for use', section 'Setting the temperature').

3 After 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)

The iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been

reached.

Ironing without steam

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

2 Select 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.

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

2 Press 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.

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

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

3 Release the steam control and wait at least 1 minute before using this

function again to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.

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