PHILIPS GC 2310 User Manual

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Mistral

GC2425, GC2420, GC2415,

GC2330, GC2326, GC2325,

GC2320, GC2315, GC2310,

GC2305

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16

17 18

ENGLISH 2 - 5

FRANÇAIS 6 - 10

NEDERLANDS 11 - 15

A D F GECB I

ENGLISH

General description

A Spray nozzle B Filling cap (GC2425/2420/2415/GC2330/2326/2325/2320 only) C Shot-of-steam button (GC2425/2420/2415/GC2330/2326/2325/2320/2315/2310

only)

D Spray button T E Steam control

- O = no steam

- Á = minimum steam

- q = moderate steam (GC2425/2420/2415/GC2330/2326/2325/2320 only)

- w = maximum steam

- 1 = Calc-Clean function

F Extra-steam function (GC2305 only) G Temperature light H Automatic shut-off light (GC2425/GC2330 only) I Temperature dial J Mains cord K Type plate L Anti-calc tablet M Water tank

Important

Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference.

◗ Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains

voltage before you connect the appliance.

◗ Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. ◗ Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself shows visible

damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or is leaking.

◗ Check the cord regularly for possible damage.

◗ If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre

authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

◗ Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the mains. ◗ Never immerse the iron in water. ◗ Keep the appliance out of the reach of children. ◗ 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. ◗ Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other

chemicals in the water tank.

◗ 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 earthed wall socket.

◗ Place and use the iron on a stable ironing board or table. ◗ If a stand is provided with the appliance, ensure that the stand is placed on a

stable surface.

◗ This appliance is intended for household use only.

Preparing for use

Filling the water tank

1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

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

3 Open the filling cap (specific types only).

4 Tilt the iron and fill the water tank up to maximum level (fig. 2).

Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.

5 Close the filling cap (click!) (specific types only).

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

◗ The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This will

cease after a short while.

1 Put the iron on its heel and set the temperature dial to the required ironing

temperature by turning it to the appropriate position (fig. 3).

- 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 or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will not be 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.

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2 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

3 When the temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you start iron-

ing.

The temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.

Using the appliance

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'.

2 Set the steam control to the appropriate steam position (fig. 4).

- Á for minimum steam (temperature settings 2 and 3).

- Ë for moderate steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX) (specific types only).

- È for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX).

Steaming will start as soon as the set temperature has been reached.

GC2415/2320/2315/2310/2305 only:

Water may leak from the soleplate if the set temperature is too low (MIN to 2).

Ironing without steam

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

2 Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.

See 'Setting the temperature'.

Features

Spraying

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 garment to be ironed

(fig. 5).

Extra Steam (GC2305 only)

This function provides extra steam to remove really stubborn creases.

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

1 Set the steam control to maximum position È (fig. 6).

2 Press and hold the Steam Control button down for max. 5 seconds (fig. 7).

3 Wait at least 1 minute before using Extra Steam again to prevent water from

dripping out of the soleplate.

Shot of Steam (specific types only)

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

The Shot-of-Steam function only works at temperature settings between 2 and MAX.

1 Press and release the Shot-of-Steam button (fig. 8).

Vertical Shot of Steam (specific types only)

1 The Shot-of-Steam function can also be used when you are holding the iron in

vertical position. This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains, etc (fig. 9).

Never direct the steam towards people.

Drip stop (GC2425/2420/GC2330/2326/2325 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 (GC2425/GC2330 only)

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 automatic shut-

off light will start blinking (fig. 10).

To heat up the iron again: pick it up or move it slightly. The automatic shut-off light will go out.

1 If the temperature light goes on, wait for it to go out before you start ironing.

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2 If the temperature light does not go on, the iron is ready for use.

Cleaning and maintenance

Double-Active Calc System

◗ The anti-calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. The tablet is

constantly active and does not need to be replaced (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), the Calc-Clean function should be used more frequently.

1 Set the steam control to position O.

2 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.

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

3 Set the temperature dial to MAX (fig. 12).

4 Put the plug in the wall socket.

5 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.

6 Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to position 1

(Calc-Clean). The steam control knob will spring up slightly.

7 Pull the steam control knob upwards to remove the steam control needle

(fig. 13).

8 Hold the iron over the sink and move it to and fro (fig. 14).

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

9 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle (fig. 15).

Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.

10 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 (fig. 16).

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

After the Calc-Clean process

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

2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.

3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains

that may have formed on the soleplate.

Storage

1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket, let the iron cool down and set

the steam control to position O.

2 Clean the appliance and wipe 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.

Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals.

3 Regurarly rinse the water tank with water and empty it after cleaning (fig. 17).

4 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility (fig. 18).

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

Environment

◗ Do not throw the appliance away 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 will help to preserve the environment (fig. 19).

Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website 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.

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Solution

Check the mains cord, the plug and the wall socket.

Set the temperature dial to the required position.

Fill the water tank (see 'Preparing for use'; section 'Filling the watertank'.)

Set the steam position to Á, Ë or È (see 'Using the appliance', section 'Steam ironing').

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

Put the iron in horizontal position and wait a while before using the (Vertical) Shot of Steam function again.

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

Use the Calc-Clean function a few times (see 'Cleaning and maintenance', section 'Calc-Clean').

Pick the iron up or move it slightly to deactivate the automatic shut-off function: the red light will stop blinking.

Press the filling cap until you hear a click.

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

Empty the water tank and set the steam control to position O after use. Store the iron on its heel.

Possible cause(s)

Connection problem

Temperature dial set at MIN

Not enough water in the water tank.

The steam control has been set to position O.

The soleplate is not hot enough and/or the drip stop function (specific types only) has been activated.

The (Vertical) Shot of Steam function has been used too often within a very short period.

The soleplate is not hot enough.

Hard water forms flakes inside the soleplate.

The automatic shut-off function has been activated (see 'Other features', section 'Automatic shutoff').

The filling cap has not been closed properly.

The temperature has been set too low.

The iron has been put in horizontal position while there was still water in the water tank.

Problem

The iron is plugged in but the soleplate is cold.

No steam

No shot of steam or no Vertical Shot of Steam (specific types only).

Flakes and impurities come out of the soleplate during ironing.

Red light is blinking (GC2425 and GC2330 only).

Water droplets on fabric (GC2425/2420/2415/GC2 330/2326/2325/2320 only)

Water droplets on fabric (GC2415/2320/2315/2310 /2305 only)

Water drips from the soleplate after the iron has cooled down or has been stored.

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.

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