PHILIPS GC2530 User Manual

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GC2652, GC2650, GC2640, GC2620,

GC2560, GC2530, GC2528, GC2522,

GC2520, GC2510

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English

Introduction

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General description (Fig. 1)

ASpray nozzle

BCap of filling opening

CSteam control

-O= no steam

-l = minimum steam

-; = maximum steam

-1= Calc-Clean function

DShot-of-steam button 9 (all types except GC2510)

ESpray button T

FAutomatic shut-off light (GC2560 only)

GMains cord

HAnti-Calc tablet (all types except GC2522/GC2510)

ITemperature light

JType plate

KWater tank

LTemperature 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 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.

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Preparing for use

Filling the water tank

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.

4Tilt the iron and fill the water tank up to maximum level under the tap (Fig. 3).

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

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

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

Setting the temperature

1Put the iron on its heel (Fig. 4).

2To set the required ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial to the appropriate position.

Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature.

-1Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)

-1Silk

-2Wool

-3Cotton, 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 articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those made of synthetic fibres.

3Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

,The temperature light goes on.

4When 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.

Using the appliance

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

Steam ironing

1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

2Set the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter‘Preparing for use’,section‘Setting the temperature’).

3Set the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam setting is suitable for the ironing temperature selected: (Fig. 2)

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

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

Note:The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it has reached the set temperature.

GC2640/GC2620/GC2530/GC2528/

GC2520/GC2510 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 recommended ironing temperature (see chapter‘Preparing for use’,section‘Setting the temperature’).

Features

Spray function

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. 5).

Shot of steam (all types except GC2510)

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

The shot-of-steam function only works at temperature settings between 2and MAX.

1 Press and release the shot-of-steam button (Fig. 6).

Vertical shot of steam (all types except GC2510)

You can also use the shot-of-steam 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 shot-of-steam button (Fig. 7).

Never direct the steam at people.

Drip stop (GC2652/GC2650/GC2560/ GC2522 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 hear a click.

Automatic shut-off function (GC2560 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. 8)

To let the iron heat up again:

1Pick up the iron or move it slightly.

,The automatic shut-off light goes out.

,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.

2Wipe 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.

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

4Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after you have rinsed it (Fig. 9).

Double-Active Calc System (all types except GC2522/GC2510)

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 to be replaced (Fig. 10).

-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. 11).

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 set the steam control to the Calc-Clean position ( 1).The steam control springs up slightly.

8Pull the steam control upwards and remove it (Fig. 12).

9Hold the iron over the sink and move it to and fro (Fig. 13).

,Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate.

Impurities and flakes (if any) are flushed out.

10Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the steam control needle (Fig. 14).

Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.

11Put the steam control back into the iron. Insert 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. Press down the steam control while you turn it to position O (Fig. 15).

12Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities.

After the Calc-Clean process

1Put the plug back into 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.

Storage

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

2Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility (Fig. 16).

3Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place.

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. 17).

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 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	Cause	Solution

The iron is	There is a	Check the mains
plugged in, but	connection	cord, the plug and the
the soleplate	problem.	wall socket.
is cold.

Problem	Cause	Solution
	The	Set the temperature
	temperature	dial to the required
	dial is set to	position.
	MIN.
The iron does	There is not	Fill the water
not produce	enough water	tank (see chapter
any steam.	in the water	‘Preparing for use’,
	tank.	section ‘Filling the
		water tank’).
	The steam	Set the steam
	control is set	position to	or
	to position	‘Using
	O.	(see chapterç	é
		the appliance’, section
		‘Steam ironing’).
	The soleplate	Set an ironing
	is not hot	temperature that is
	enough and/	suitable for steam
	or the drip-	ironing ( 2to
	stop function	MAX). Put the iron
	has been	on its heel and wait
	activated	until the temperature
	(GC2652/	light goes out before
	GC2650/	you start ironing.
	GC2560/
	GC2522
	only).
The shot-	You have	Continue ironing in
ofsteam	used the	horizontal position
function does	shot-of-steam	and wait a while
not work (all	function too	before you use the
types except	often within	shot-of-steam
GC2510).	a very short	function again.
	period.
	The iron	Set an ironing
	is not hot	temperature that is
	enough.	suitable for steam
		ironing ( 2to
		MAX). Put the iron
		on its heel and wait
		until the temperature
		light goes out before
		you start ironing.
Flakes and	Hard water	Use the Calc-Clean
impurities	forms flakes	function one or
come out of	inside the	more times (see
the soleplate	soleplate.	chapter ‘Cleaning and
during ironing.		maintenance’, section
		‘Calc-Clean function’).
The light on	The	Pick the iron up
the handle	automatic	or move it slightly
flashes	shut-off	to deactivate the
(GC2560	function	automatic shut-
only).	has been	off function.The
	activated	automatic shut-off
	(see chapter	light goes out.
	‘Features’,
	section
	‘Automatic
	shut-off ’).
There	You have not	Press the cap until
are water	closed the	you hear a click.
droplets on	cap of the
the fabric.	filling opening
	properly.
There	The set	Set an ironing
are water	temperature	temperature that is
droplets on	is too low for	suitable for steam
the fabric	steam ironing.	ironing ( 2to
(GC2640/		MAX). Put the iron
C2620/		on its heel and wait
GC2530/		until the temperature
GC2528/		light goes out before
GC2520/		you start ironing.
GC2510
only).

Problem	Cause	Solution
Water drips	You have put	Empty the water tank
from the	the iron in	and set the steam
soleplate	horizontal	control to position O
after the iron	position while	after use. Store the
has cooled	there was still	iron on its heel.
down or has	water in the
been stored	water tank.
(GC2640/
C2620/
GC2530/
GC2528/
GC2520/
GC2510
only).

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