PHILIPS GC1720, GC1815, GC1830 User Manual

GC1800 - GC1700

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to

Philips! To fully benet from the support that Philips offers,

General description (Fig. 1)

A Spray nozzle (specic types only) B Filling opening C Steam control

O = no steam

l = moderate steam

; = maximum steam

x = Calc-Clean function

D Spray button T (specic types only) E Steam boost 9 (specic types only) F Automatic shut-off light (specic types only) G Temperature light H Mains cord I Anti-Calc tablet (specic 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 qualied 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 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 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.

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 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 ar ticles that require the lowest ironing

temperature, such as those made of synthetic bres.

3 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 (specic 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 (specic 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 (specic 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 (specic 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 (specic 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 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 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

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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 ofcial 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 leaet). 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 cold.

The iron does not produce any steam.

Water leaks from the soleplate during ironing.

The spray function does not work

(specic types only)

Flakes and impurities come out of the soleplate during ironing.

The automatic shut-off

light ashes (specic types only).

Water leaks from the soleplate while the iron cools down or after it has been stored.

The steam boost function or vertical steam boost function does not work

(specic types only).

There is a connection problem.

The temperature dial is set to MIN.

There is not enough water in the water tank.

The steam control is set to position O.

The iron is not hot enough.

There is not enough water in the water tank.

You have been using

hard water, which has caused scale akes

to develop inside the soleplate.

The automatic shutoff function has been activated (see chapter

‘Features’).

You put the iron in horizontal position while there is still water in the water tank.

You have used the steam boost function or the vertical steam boost function too often within a very short period.

The iron is not hot enough.

Check the mains cord, the plug and

the wall socket.

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’).

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.

Fill the water tank (see chapter

‘Preparing for use’).

Use the Calc-Clean function one or more times (see chapter ‘Cleaning

and maintenance’).

Pick up the iron or move it slightly to deactivate the automatic shut-off function. The automatic shut-off light goes out.

Empty the water tank and set the

steam control to position O before you store the iron (see chapter

‘Storage’). Store the iron on its heel.

Put the iron in horizontal position and wait a while before you use the steam boost function or vertical steam boost function again.

Set the temperature dial to a temperature suitable for steam ironing ( 3 to MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until the temperature light goes out before you start ironing.

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