PHILIPS GC1703 User Manual

GC1800 - GC1700

SERIES

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ENGLISH

Introduction

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General description (Fig. 1)

ASpray nozzle (specific types only)

BFilling opening

CSteam control

-O = no steam

-l = moderate steam

-; = maximum steam

-x = Calc-Clean function

DSpray button T (specific types only)

ESteam boost 9 (specific types only)

FAutomatic shut-off light (specific types only)

GTemperature light

HMains cord

IAnti-Calc tablet (specific types only)

JType plate

KWater tank

LTemperature 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 qualified 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, 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.

-Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron.

Caution

-Only connect the appliance to an earthed 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 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 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 fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.

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.

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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. 2).

3Tilt the iron backwards.

4Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level. (Fig. 3)

Do not fill 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

1Put the iron on its heel.

2To 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)

1Silk

2Wool

3Cotton, 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 part 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 fibres.

3Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

4Let the iron heat up until the temperature light first 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 first time.This stops after a short while.

Steam ironing

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

2Set 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. 6)

l for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to

; 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

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

2Set the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Setting the temperature’).

Features

Spray function (specific types only)

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. 7).

Steam boost (specific types only)

A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases.

The steam boost function can only be used at temperature settings 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 (specific 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.

1Hold the iron in vertical position.Then press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 9)

Never direct the steam at people.

Automatic shut-off (specific 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 flashing 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.

1To 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

1Put the iron on its heel.

2Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.

3Wipe 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.

4Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth.

5Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after cleaning.

Double-Active Calc System (specific types only)

The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the water tank combined with the CalcClean 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 flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), 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 mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

5Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.

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

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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 come out of the soleplate.

Scale (if any) is flushed out.

8After 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

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

2Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes 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.

Cleaning the steam control needle

1Pull the steam control out of the appliance. (Fig. 13)

2Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle (Fig. 14).

Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.

3Reinsert the steam control. Place the point of the needle exactly in the centre of the hole and fit the small projection on the side of the needle into the slot (Fig. 15).

4Set the steam control to position O.

Storage

1Unplug the appliance and set the steam control to position O.

2Empty the water tank (Fig. 16).

3Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility.

4Store 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 official 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 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.

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	There is a connection	Check the mains cord, the plug and
plugged in but the	problem.	the wall socket.
soleplate is cold.
	The temperature dial	Set the temperature dial to the
	is set to MIN.	required temperature.
The iron does	There is not enough	Fill the water tank (see chapter
not produce any	water in the water	‘Preparing for use’).
steam.	tank.
	The steam control is	Set the steam control to position
	set to position O.	l or ; (see chapter ‘Using the
		appliance’).
Water leaks from	The iron is not hot	Set the temperature dial to a
the soleplate	enough.	temperature suitable for steam
during ironing.		ironing ( 2to MAX). Put the
		iron on its heel and wait until the
		temperature light goes out before
		you start ironing.
The spray function	There is not enough	Fill the water tank (see chapter
does not work	water in the water	‘Preparing for use’).
(specific types	tank.
only)
Flakes and	You have been using	Use the Calc-Clean function one or
impurities come	hard water, which has	more times (see chapter ‘Cleaning
out of the	caused scale flakes	and maintenance’).
soleplate during	to develop inside the
ironing.	soleplate.
The automatic	The automatic shut-	Pick up the iron or move it slightly
shut-off	off function has been	to deactivate the automatic shut-off
light flashes	activated (see chapter	function.The automatic shut-off light
(specific	‘Features’).	goes out.
types only).
Water leaks from	You put the iron in	Empty the water tank and set the
the soleplate while	horizontal position	steam control to position O before
the iron cools	while there is still	you store the iron (see chapter
down or after it	water in the water	‘Storage’). Store the iron on its heel.
has been stored.	tank.
The steam boost	You have used the	Put the iron in horizontal position
function or	steam boost function	and wait a while before you
vertical steam	or the vertical steam	use the steam boost function or
boost function	boost function too	vertical steam boost function again.
does not work	often within a very
(specific types	short period.
only).
	The iron is not hot	Set the temperature dial to a
	enough.	temperature suitable for steam
		ironing ( 3to MAX). Put the
		iron on its heel and wait until the
		temperature light goes out before
		you start ironing.

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