Philips GC1815/38, GC1710/12, GC1703/01, GC1830/02, GC1815/02 User Manual
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Introduction
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General description (Fig. 1)
A Spray nozzle (specic types only)
B Filling opening
C Steam control
- O = no steam
- l = moderate steam
- ; = maximum steam
- x = Calc-Clean function
D Spray button T (specic types only)
E Steam boost 9 (specic types only)
F Automatic shut-off light (specic types only)
G Temperature light
H Mains cord
I Anti-Calc tablet (specic types only)
J Type plate
K Water tank
L Temperature dial
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for
future reference.
Danger
- Never immerse the iron in water.
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 or the appliance
itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped
or leaks.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a
service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the
mains.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensor y or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given super vision 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.
- Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of
the iron.
Caution
- If the appliance has an earthed plug, it must be plugged into an ear thed
wall socket.
- Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage.
- The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause
burns if touched.
- 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 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 scientic 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.
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 water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other
chemicals in the water tank.
, 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.
Setting the temperature
1 Put the iron on its heel.
2 To set the required ironing temperature, turn 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, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
1 Silk
2 Wool
3 Cotton, linen
If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of,
determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a par t that is not 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 Plug in the appliance. If the appliance has an earthed plug, put the
mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
4 Let the iron heat up until the temperature light rst goes out and
then goes on again (Fig. 5).
Note: The temperature light goes on from time to time during ironing.
Using the appliance
Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the rst time. This
stops after a short while.
Steam ironing
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2 Set 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)
l for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to 3)
; for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)
, The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it reaches the set
temperature.
Ironing without steam
1 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
2 Set the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing
for use’, section ‘Setting the temperature’).
Features
Spray function (specic types only)
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).
Steam boost (specic types only)
A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases.
The steam boost function can only be used at temperature settings
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between 3 and MAX.
1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 8).
Wait a while before you use the button again to avoid spluttering.
Never direct the steam at people.
Vertical steam boost (specic types only)
You can also use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in
vertical position. This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes,
curtains etc.
1 Hold the iron in vertical position. Then press and release the steam
boost button (Fig. 9)
Never direct the steam at people.
Automatic shut-off (specic types only)
The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the heating
element if the iron has not been moved for a while.
, The auto-off light starts ashing to indicate that the iron has been
switched off by the safety shut-off function (Fig. 10).
- In horizontal position, this happens after 30 seconds.
- In vertical position, this happens after 8 minutes.
1 To let the iron heat up again, pick it up or move it slightly.
- If the temperature light goes on, wait for it to go out before you start
ironing.
- If the temperature light does not go on, the iron is ready for use.
Cleaning and maintenance
After ironing
1 Put the iron on its heel.
2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
down.
3 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth
and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects.
Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the
soleplate.
4 Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth.
5 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after
cleaning.
Double-Active Calc System (specic types only)
The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the
water tank combined with the Calc-Clean function.
- The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. The
tablet is constantly active and does not need replacement (Fig. 11).
- The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles.
Calc-Clean function
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your
area is very hard (i.e. when akes come out of the soleplate during ironing),
use the Calc-Clean function more frequently.
1 Set the steam control to position O.
2 Set the temperature dial to MAX.
3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.
4 Plug in the appliance. If the appliance has an earthed plug, put the
mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
5 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.
6 Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to the Calc-
Clean position x. (Fig. 12)
7 Pull the steam control slightly upwards and gently shake the iron until
all water in the tank has been used up.
, Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate. Scale (if any) is
ushed out.
8 After you have used the Calc-Clean function, press down the steam
control while you turn it to position O.
Note: Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water that comes out of the iron still
contains scale particles.
After the Calc-Clean process
1 Connect the iron to the mains to let the soleplate dry.
2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.
3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water
stains that may have formed on the soleplate.
4 Let the iron cool down before you store it.
Cleaning the steam control needle
1 Pull the steam control out of the appliance. (Fig. 13)
2 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle (Fig. 14).
Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.
3 Reinsert the steam control. Place the point of the needle exactly in
the centre of the hole and t the small projection on the side of the
needle into the slot (Fig. 15).
4 Set the steam control to position O.
Storage
1 Unplug the appliance and set the steam control to position O.
2 Empty the water tank (Fig. 16).
3 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility.
4 Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place (Fig. 17).
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 18).
Guarantee & service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit
the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer
Care Centre in your country (you nd its phone number in the worldwide
guarantee leaet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go
to your local Philips dealer.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter
with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the
information below, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Problem Cause Solution
The iron is
plugged in but
the soleplate is
There is a
connection
problem.
Check the mains cord, the plug
and the wall socket.
cold.
The iron does
not produce any
steam.
The temperature
dial is set to MIN.
There is not
enough water in
the water tank.
The steam control
is set to position O.
Set the temperature dial to the
required temperature.
Fill the water tank (see chapter
‘Preparing for use’).
Set the steam control to position
l or ; (see chapter ‘Using the
appliance’).
Water leaks
from the
soleplate during
ironing.
The iron is not hot
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 goes out
before you start ironing.
The spray
function does
not work
There is not
enough water in
the water tank.
Fill the water tank (see chapter
‘Preparing for use’).
(specic types
only)
Flakes and
impurities come
out of the
soleplate during
ironing.
You have been
using hard water,
which has caused
scale akes to
develop inside the
Use the Calc-Clean function
one or more times (see chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
soleplate.
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