Philips GC1900 User Guide

GC1900 series

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Introduction

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General description (Fig. 1)

ASpray nozzle (all types except GC1903/GC1910) 

BCap of filling opening

CSteam control

--  O= no steam

-- small cloud = minimum steam -- large cloud = maximum steam -- x = Calc-clean position

DSpray button 8 (all types except GC1903/GC1910)

ESteam boost button \ (all types except GC1903/GC1905/GC1910/GC1920)

FAutomatic shut-off light (GC1990/GC1991 only)

GTemperature dial

HDouble-Active Calc System (all types except GC1903/GC1905/GC1910/ GC1920)

ITemperature light

JMains cord

KType plate

LWater tank

MMAX water level indication

NSoleplate

OHeat-resistant storage cover (GC1981/1991 only)

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 appliance 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.

Using the appliance

Filling the water tank

This iron is designed to be used with tap water.

If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled water. Do not use distilled water only.

Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals in the water tank.

1Switch off the appliance and unplug it.

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

3Open the cap of the filling opening (Fig. 3).

4Tilt the iron and fill the water tank up to maximum level under the tap (Fig. 4).

Note:Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.

5Close the cap of the filling opening (‘click’).

Selecting temperature and steam setting

Fabric type	Temperature	Steam	Steam boost		Spray
	setting	setting	(specific		(specific
			types only)		types only)
Linen	MAX	large	Yes	\	Yes  8
		cloud	Yes		Yes  8
Cotton	3	large	Yes	\	Yes 8
		cloud	Yes		Yes 8
Wool	2	small	No		Yes 8
		cloud	No		Yes 8
Silk	1	O	No		No
Synthetic fabrics	1	O	No		No
(e.g. Acrylic,
nylon, polyamide,
polyester).

Check the laundry care label of the article to be ironed to determine the required ironing temperature.

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.

1To set the appropriate ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial to the appropriate position (see the table above) (Fig. 5).

2Put the iron on its heel.

3Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

,, The temperature light goes on.

Do not set the steam control to a steam setting if you have set a low ironing temperature (below 2/ WOOL setting) or when the iron is still heating up (as long as the temperature light is on). Otherwise water will leak from the iron.

4 When the temperature light goes out, wait a while before you start ironing. ,, During ironing, the temperature light goes on from time to time.This indicates

that the iron is heating up to the set temperature.

5Set the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam setting you select is suitable for the set ironing temperature:

-- O for no steam (for all temperature settings).  (Fig. 2)

-- small cloud for minimum steam (temperature settings  2and 3.  (Fig. 6) -- large cloud for maximum steam (temperature settings  3to MAX.  (Fig. 7)

Features

Spray function (specific types only)

You can use the spray function at any temperature to moisten the article to be ironed.This helps remove stubborn creases.

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. 8).

Steam boost function (specific types only)

A powerful boost of steam helps to remove very stubborn creases.

The steam boost function only works at temperature settings between 3and MAX.

1Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 9).

Vertical shot of steam (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 and press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 10).

Never direct the steam at people.

Automatic shut-off function (specific types only)

The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while.

,, The automatic shut-off light flashes to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the automatic shut-off function (Fig. 11).

To let the iron heat up again:

1 Pick up the iron or move it slightly.

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,, The automatic shut-off light stops flashing.

,, If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set ironing temperature, the temperature light goes on.

2If the temperature light goes on after you have moved the iron, wait for it to go out before you start ironing.

Note:If the temperature light does not go on after you move the iron,the soleplate still has the right temperature and the iron is ready for use.

Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning

1Set the steam control to position O, remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.

2Pour any remaining water out of the water tank.

3Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.

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 iron with a damp cloth.

5Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after you have rinsed it (Fig. 12).

Double-Active Calc System (specific types only)

Note:See chapter ‘General description’for the type numbers that are equipped with the Double-Active Calc System.

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 to be replaced (Fig. 13).

-- The Calc-Clean function removes scale particles from the iron.

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.

1Make sure the appliance is unplugged.

2Set the steam control to position O.

3Fill the water tank to the maximum level.

Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.

4Set the temperature dial to MAX (Fig. 14).

5Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

6Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.

7Hold the iron over the sink and turn the steam control to the Calc-Clean position x.  (Fig. 15)

8Pull the steam control slightly upwards and gently shake the iron until all water in the tank has been used up (Fig. 16).

,, Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate.Scale (if any) is flushed out.

9After you have used the Calc-Clean function, press down the steam control while you turn it to position O.  (Fig. 17)

Note:Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water that comes out of the iron still contains scale particles.

After the Calc-Clean process

1Put the plug in the wall socket and let the iron heat up 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. 18)

2Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle (Fig. 19). 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. 20).

4Set the steam control to position O.

Storage

1Set the steam control to position O and remove the plug from the wall socket.

2Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility (Fig. 21).

3Specific types only:put the iron in the heat-resistant storage cover and fasten the cover with the Velcro strips (Fig. 22).

Note:If you use the heat-resistant soleplate cover,you do not have to let the iron cool down first.If you want to store the iron without the soleplate cover,let it cool down first.

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. 23).

Guarantee and 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	Possible cause	Solution

The iron is	There is a connection	Check the mains cord, the plug and
plugged in, but	problem.	the wall socket.
the soleplate is
cold.
	The temperature dial is	Set the temperature dial to the
	set to MIN.	required position.
The iron does	There is not enough	Fill the water tank (see chapter
not produce any	water in the water	‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Filling
steam.	tank.	the water tank’).
	The steam control is	Set the steam control to the small
	set to position O.	cloud or large cloud (see chapter
		‘Using the appliance, section
		‘Selecting temperature and steam
		setting’).
The steam	You have used	Put the iron on its heel or continue
boost function	the steam boost	ironing in horizontal position and
does not work	function too often	wait a while before you use the
properly (specific	within a very short	steam boost function again.
types only).	period.
	The iron is not hot	Set an ironing temperature at which
	enough.	the steam boost function can be
		used ( 3to MAX). Put the
		iron on its heel and wait until the
		temperature light goes out before
		you use the steam boost function.

Flakes and	Hard water forms
impurities come	flakes inside the
out of the	soleplate.
soleplate during
ironing.
The light on the	The automatic shut-off
handle flashes	function has been
(specific types	activated (see chapter
only).	‘Features’, section
	‘Automatic shut-off ’).
Water droplets	You have not closed
drip on the fabric	the cap of the filling
during ironing.	opening properly.

Use the Calc-Clean function one or more times (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘CalcClean function’).

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

Press the cap until you hear a click.

The set temperature	Set an ironing temperature that is
is too low for steam	suitable for steam ironing ( 2to
ironing.	MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
	wait until the temperature light goes
	out before you start ironing.
You have put an	Rinse the water tank and do not put
additive in the water	any additive in the water tank.
tank.
Specific types only: you	Set the temperature dial to a setting
have used the steam	between  3 and MAX.
boost function at a
setting below 3.
Specific types only: you	Put the iron on its heel or continue
have used the steam	ironing in horizontal position and
boost function too	wait a while before you use the
often within a short	steam boost function again.
period.
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Problem	Possible cause	Solution
Water drips from	You have put the iron	Empty the water tank and set the
the soleplate	in horizontal position	steam control to position O after
after the iron has	while there was still	use. Store the iron on its heel.
cooled down or	water in the water
has been stored.	tank.

Water spots	These wet spots may
appear on the	be caused by steam
garment during	that has condensed
ironing.	onto the ironing board.

Iron wet spots without steam from time to time to dry them.

If the underside of the ironing board is wet, wipe it dry with a piece of dry cloth.

To prevent steam from condensing onto the ironing board, use an ironing board with a wire mesh top.

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