PHILIPS GC2005 User Manual

GC2032, GC2030, GC2025, GC2020, GC,2016, GC2015, Mistral GC2012, GC2011, GC2010, GC2006, GC2005

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DEUTSCH 11

FRANÇAIS 19

NEDERLANDS 27

ITALIANO 36

GC2032, 2030, 2025, 2020, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2006, 2005

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Important

For optimal safety, read these instructions carefully and look at the illustrations before you start using the appliance.

-Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the electrical outlet.

-Young children should not be allowed to use the appliance without supervision. Keep an eye on children to make sure 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 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 plug from the wall socket.

-If the cord of this appliance is damaged, it must always be replaced by Philips or a service centre authorised by Philips, as special tools and/or parts are required.

-Never use the appliance if it is damaged in any way.

-This appliance is intended for household use only.

-Save these instructions for future reference.

Before first use

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Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the voltage in your home before you connect the appliance.

Remove any sticker, protective foil or storage cover from the soleplate.

Heat up the iron to maximum temperature and pass the iron over a piece of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any residue from the soleplate.

The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This will cease after a short while.

Filling the water tank

Never immerse the iron in water.

1	Remove the plug from the wall socket.
C 2	Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
3	Tilt the iron.

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C 4 Pour tap water into the water tank by means of the filling jug and fill the tank to maximum level.

Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.

If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to use distilled water.

Do not use vinegar, starch or chemically descaled water.

Setting the temperature

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-		Check the garment 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 of fabric(s) a garment is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will be invisible when you wear the garment.

-Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches.To prevent stains, avoid using the spray function.

-Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those made of synthetic fibres.

3 Put the plug in a grounded wall socket.

4 When the amber temperature pilot light has gone out, wait a while before you start ironing.

B The amber pilot light will come on from time to time during ironing.

For auto-shut-off versions (types GC2032, 2030, 2012 only):

If the auto-shut-off function has been activated (red pilot light blinks), move the iron slightly to deactivate it (red pilot light stops blinking).

Steam ironing

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

1 Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.

See 'Setting the temperature'.

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C			Set the steam control to the appropriate steam position.
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-		w for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)
	B	Steaming will start as soon as the set temperature has been reached.

Types GC2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2006, 2005 only:Water may leak from the soleplate if the set temperature is too low (MIN to 2).

Ironing without steam

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

2Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.

See 'Setting the temperature'.

Other features

Spraying

To remove stubborn creases at any temperature

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

C 1 Press the spray button a couple of times to moisten the laundry.

Extra Steam (types GC2020, 2006, 2005 only)

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This function provides extra steam to remove stubborn creases.

The Extra Steam function only works at temperature settings between 3 and MAX.

1Set the steam control to highest position q.

2Press and hold the Extra Steam button down for max. 5 seconds.

3Wait for at least 1 minute before you use the Extra Steam function again to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.

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Shot of Steam (types GC2032, 2030, 2025, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010 only)

A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases. The Shot-of-Steam function only works at temperature settings between 2 and MAX.

C 1 Press and release the Shot-of-Steam button.

Vertical Shot of Steam (types GC2032, 2030, 2025, 2016, 2015 only)

C 1 The Shot of Steam function can also be used when you hold the iron in vertical position.

Never direct the steam towards people.

Drip Stop (types GC2032, 2030, 2025, 2020 only)

This iron is equipped with a drip stop function: the iron automatically stops steaming when the temperature is too low to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.When this happens you will hear a click.

Automatic shut-off (types GC2032, 2030, 2012 only)

C An electronic safety device will automatically switch the heating element off if the iron has not been moved for a while.

To indicate that the heating element has been switched off, the red auto-off pilot light will start blinking.

To heat up the iron again:

1Pick up the iron or move it slightly.

2The red auto-off pilot light will go out.The amber temperature pilot light will come on, depending on the soleplate temperature.

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3If the amber pilot light comes on after the iron has been moved, wait for it to go out before you start ironing.

4If the amber light does not come on after the iron has been moved, the iron is ready for use.

Cleaning and maintenance

Calc-Clean

The Calc-Clean function removes scale and impurities.

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), the Calc-Clean function should be used more frequently.

1Set the steam control to position O.

2Fill the water tank to the maximum level.

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

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3Set the temperature dial to MAX.

4Put the plug in the wall socket.

5Unplug the iron when the amber pilot light has gone out.

6Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to position 1(Calc-Clean).The steam control knob will spring up slightly.

7Pull the steam control up slightly and gently shake the iron.

BSteam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and scale (if any) will be flushed out.

C 8 Pull the steam control knob further up to remove the steam control needle. Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle.

Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.

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C 9 Put the steam control needle back by inserting the point of the needle exactly in the centre of the hole and by fitting the small projection on the side of the needle into the slot. Set the steam control knob to position O.

Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities.

After the Calc-Clean process

-Plug in the iron to let the soleplate dry up.

-Unplug the iron when the amber pilot light has gone out.

-Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on the soleplate.

-Let the iron cool down before you store it.

After ironing

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1Remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.

2Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.

Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with metal objects.

3Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth.

4Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after cleaning.

Storage

1Remove the plug from the wall socket and set the steam control to position O.

2Empty the water tank.

C 3 Let the iron cool down.Wind the cord round the cord storage facility and fix it with the cord clip.

4Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe and dry place.

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Information & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with your iron. Please read the different sections for more details. If you are unable to solve the problem, please contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country.

Problem	Possible cause(s)	Solution
The iron is plugged in but the	Connection problem.	Check the cord, the plug and the wall
soleplate is cold.		socket.
	Temperature dial set at MIN.	Set the temperature dial to the
		required temperature.
No steam	Not enough water in the water tank.	Fill the water tank (see Filling the
		water tank).

The steam control has been set to position O.

The soleplate is not hot enough and/or the Drip Stop function (types GC2032, 2030, 2025, 2020 only) has been activated.

Set to steam position q or w (see Steam ironing).

Set the temperature dial to a temperature in the steam area (2 to MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until the amber pilot light has gone out before you start ironing.

No Shot of Steam (types GC2032,	The (Vertical) Shot of Steam function	Put the iron in horizontal position and
2030, 2025, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011,	has been used too often within a	wait for a while before using the
2010 only) or no Vertical Shot of	very short period.	(Vertical) Shot of Steam function
Steam (types GC2032, 2030, 2025,2		again.
016, 2015 only).

The soleplate is not hot enough.

Set the temperature dial to a temperature in the steam area (2 to MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until the amber pilot light has gone out before you start ironing.

Flakes and impurities come out of	Hard water forms flakes inside the	Use the Calc-Clean function a few
the soleplate during ironing.	soleplate.	times (see 'Calc-Clean').

Red pilot light is blinking (type GC2032, 2030 only).

The auto shut-off function has been activated. See "Automatic shut-off" section.

Shake the iron lightly to deactivate the auto shut-off function: the pilot light will stop blinking.

Water drips out of the soleplate	The temperature has been set too	Set the temperature dial to a
(types GC2016, 2015, 2012, 2011,	low.	temperature in the steam area (2
2010, 2006, 2005 only).		to MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
		wait until the amber pilot light has
		gone out before you start ironing.

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Wichtig

Lesen Sie zu Ihrer Sicherheit zuerst diese Gebrauchsanweisung durch, bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal benutzen.

-Lassen Sie das eingeschaltete Gerät niemals unbeaufsichtigt.

-Achten Sie darauf, dass Kinder das Gerät nicht unbeaufsichtigt benutzen oder mit diesem Gerät spielen.

-Achten Sie beim eingeschlteten Gerät darauf, dass Sie nicht die Bügelsohle berühren; sie wird sehr heiß. Geben Sie auch darauf Acht, dass das Netzkabel nicht mit der heißen Bügelsohle in Berührung kommt.

-Wenn Sie das Bügeln beenden, aber auch wenn Sie das Gerät reinigen, den Wasserbehälter füllen oder leeren, auch dann wenn Sie den Raum nur kurzfristig verlassen, so stellen Sie stets den Dampfregler auf Position O, stellen Sie das Bügeleisen auf seine Rückseite und ziehen Sie den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose.

-Wenn das Netzkabel defekt oder beschädigt ist, muss es von Philips oder von einer durch Philips autorisierten werkstatt ersetzt werden, da für die Reparatur Spezialwerkzeug und/oder spezielle Teile benötigt werden.

-Verwenden Sie das Gerät nicht, wenn es in irgendeiner Hinsicht defekt oder beschädigt ist.

-Dieses Gerät ist nur für den Gebrauch im Haushalt bestimmt.

-Bewahren Sie diese Gebrauchsanweisung zur späteren Einsicht auf.

Vor dem ersten Gebrauch

1Prüfen Sie, ob die örtliche Netzspannung mit der Spannungsangabe auf dem Typenschild übereinstimmt.

2Entfernen Sie vor dem ersten Gebrauch von der Bügelsohle alle Aufkleber, die Schutzfolie bzw. die Abdeckung.

3Lassen Sie die Bügelsohle auf die maximale Temperatur aufheizen, und führen Sie das Bügeleisen einige Minuten über ein feuchtes Tuch, damit sich alle Reste von der Bügelsohle lösen.

Einige Teile des Bügeleisens sind leicht eingefettet und können beim ersten Gebrauch etwas Rauch abgeben. Das geht nach kurzer Zeit vorüber.

Den Wasserbehälter füllen

Tauchen Sie das Bügeleisen niemals in Wasser

1 Ziehen Sie vor dem Füllen den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose.

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C 2 Stellen Sie den Dampfregler auf Position 0 (= kein Dampf).

3 Halten Sie das Gerät schräg.

C 4 Füllen Sie den Wasserbehälter mit Hilfe des Bechers bis zur

Markierung MAX mit Leitungswasser.

Füllen Sie niemals mehr Wasser ein als bis zur Markierung MAX.

Wenn das Leitungswasser in Ihrer Gegend sehr hart ist, empfehlen wir

Ihnen die Verwendung von destilliertem Wasser.

Verwenden Sie keinen Essig, keine Wäschestärke bzw. -steife und kein

chemisch enthärtetes Wasser.

Einstellen der Bügeltemperatur

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- Prüfen Sie die Bügelvorschrift auf dem Etikett des Wäschestücks.

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-3 Baumwolle, Leinen

-Wenn Ihnen die Art des Materials nicht bekannt ist, so prüfen Sie die Bügeltemperatur an einer Stelle, die bei normaler Verwendung der Textilie nicht sichtbar ist.

-Bügeln Sie Seide,Wolle und Synthetics stets von links (auf der Rückseite des Gewebes), damit keine glänzenden Stellen entstehen.

-Beginnen Sie stets mit den Textilien, die eine niedrige Temperatureinstellung erfordern, also gfs. mit Synthetics.

3Stecken Sie den Netzstecker in eine Schuko-Steckdose.

4Warten Sie noch eine Weile, wenn die gelbe Kontroll-Lampe

erloschen ist, bevor Sie zu bügeln beginnen.

BDie gelbe Kontrollampe schaltet sich von Zeit zu Zeit an und wieder aus.

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Wenn die automatische Ausschaltung das Gerät ausgeschaltet hat und die rote Kontroll-Lampe leuchtet, so bewegen Sie das Bügeleisen ein wenig hin und her, um es wieder einzuschalten. Die rote KontrollLampe erlischt dann.

Dampfbügeln

Achten Sie darauf, daß genügend Wasser im Wasserbehälter ist.

1 Stellen Sie den Temperaturregler auf die erforderliche Position.

Vgl. den Abschnitt "Die Temperatur einstellen".

C 2 Stellen Sie dann den Dampfregler auf die erforderliche Position.

-q für schwache Dampfabgabe (Temperatureinstellungen 2 bis

3)

-w für maximale Dampfabgabe (Temperatureinstellungen 3 bis MAX)

B Sobald die eingestellte Temperatur erreicht ist, können Sie mit dem Dampfbügeln beginnen.

(Nur Typen GC2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2006, 2005:) Wenn die eingestellte Temperatur zu niedrig ist (MIN auf 2), kann Wasser aus der Bügelsohle tropfen.

Trockenbügeln

1Stellen Sie den Dampfregler auf Position 0 (= kein Dampf).

2Stellen Sie den Temperaturregler auf die erforderliche Temperatur.

Vgl. den Abschnitt "Die Temperatur einstellen".

Andere Anwendungen

Bügelgut einsprühen

Hartnäckige Falten bei beliebiger Temperatur ausbügeln

Achten Sie darauf, daß genügend Wasser im Wasserbehälter ist.

C 1 Drücken Sie einige Male die Sprühtaste, um die Wäsche anzufeuchten.