Philips GC2520, GC2640, GC2650, GC2560, GC2510 User Manual

Steam Iron

GC2650, GC2640, GC2620,
GC2560, GC2530, GC2520, GC2510

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General description (fig. 1)

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A Spray nozzle
B Cap of filling opening
C Steam control

- O = no steam

- l = minimum steam

- ; = maximum steam

- 1 = Calc-Clean function

D Shot-of-steam button
E Spray button T
F Automatic shut-off light (GC2560 only)
G Mains cord
H Anti-Calc tablet
I Temperature light
J Type plate
K Water tank
L Temperature dial

Important

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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 appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.
◗ Never immerse the iron and the stand, if provided, 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.
◗ 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 and the stand, if provided, on a stable, level and

horizontal surface.

◗ This appliance is intended for household use only.

Preparing for use

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Filling the water tank

1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
2 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam) (fig. 2).
3 Open the cap of the filling opening.
4 Tilt the iron and fill the water tank up to maximum level (fig. 3).

If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to use distilled water.
Do not use chemically descaled water.

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.

5 Close the cap of the filling opening ('click').

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. 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 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.

2 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
3 When the temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you start

ironing.

B

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

Using the appliance

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Steam ironing

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

1 Set the temperature dial to the recommended position (see section 'Setting

the temperature').

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

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

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

B

The iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been reached.

GC2640/GC2620/GC2530/GC2520/GC2510 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 section 'Setting

the temperature').

Features

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Spray function

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. 5).

Shot of steam

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. 6).

Vertical shot of steam (GC2650/2640/2620/2560/2530/2520)

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. 7).

Never direct the steam at people.

Drip stop (GC2650/GC2560 only)

This iron is equipped with a drip stop function: the iron automatically stops producing
steam 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 (GC2560 only)

The electronic shut-off function automatically switches the heating element off if the
iron has not been moved for a while.

◗ The automatic shut-off light starts blinking to indicate that the heating element

has been switched off (fig. 8).

To let the iron heat up again, pick the iron up or move it slightly. The automatic shut­off light goes out.

1 If the temperature light goes on, wait for it to go out before you start ironing.
2 If the temperature light does not go on, the iron is ready for use.

Cleaning and maintenance

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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. 9).

◗ 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. 10).

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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 the Calc-Clean

position (1). The steam control will spring up slightly.

7 Pull the steam control upwards and remove it (fig. 11).
8 Hold the iron over the sink and move it to and fro (fig. 12).

B

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 steam control needle (fig. 13).

Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.

10 Put the steam control back into the iron 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. Press down the steam control while turning it to
position O (fig. 14).

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

After the Calc-Clean process

1 Put the plug in the wall socket and let the iron heat up to allow the soleplate

to dry.

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

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

and let the iron cool down.

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. 15).
4 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility (fig. 16).
5 Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe and dry place.

Environment

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◗ 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. 17).

Guarantee & service

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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.

Troubleshooting

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

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