Philips GC1630/12, GC1630/02, GC1620/12, GC1620/02, GC1615/02 User Manual

Comfort LongLife

GC1630, GC1621, GC1620, GC1615, GC1610

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General description (Fig. 1)

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/GC1621/

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 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 mains voltage before you connect the appliance. If the appliance is provided with an earthed

plug, it must be plugged into an earthed wall socket. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord

or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or is leaking. Check the cord regularly for possible damage.

If the mains cord is damaged, it must

be replaced by Philips, a service centre

authorised by Philips or similarly qualied

persons in order to avoid a hazard. Never leave the appliance unattended when it

is connected to the mains. Never immerse the iron and the stand, if

provided, in water. 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. 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 nished ironing, when you

clean the appliance, when you ll or empty

the water tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: set the steam control to position O, put the iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Always place and use the iron and the stand,

if provided, on a stable, level and horizontal surface. Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling

agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank. This appliance is intended for household use

only.

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards

regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled

properly and according to the instructions in this

user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on

scientic evidence available today.

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.

Note:The iron may give off some smoke when you

use it for the rst 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. 2).

3 Tilt the iron backwards.

4 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the

maximum level. (Fig. 3)

Do not ll 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

1 Put the iron on its heel.

2 Set the required ironing temperature

by turning the temperature dial to the appropriate position (Fig. 4).

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 bres.

3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

4 When the temperature light has gone out,

wait a while before you start ironing (Fig. 5).

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. 6)

q for moderate steam (temperature settings

2 to MAX) w for maximum steam (temperature settings

3 to MAX)

Note: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. 7).

Extra steam (GC1630/GC1621/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. 8)

2 Press and hold the steam control for a

maximum of 5 seconds (Fig. 9).

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.

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. 10).

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

1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket

and let the iron cool down.

2 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the

soleplate with a damp cloth and a nonabrasive (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.

3 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp

cloth.

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