Philips GC2652, GC2520, GC2560, GC2650, GC2640 User Manual [el]

GC2652, GC2650, GC2640, GC2620,

GC2560, GC2530, GC2528, GC2522,

GC2520, GC2510, GC2505

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English

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

ESpray button T

FAutomatic shut-off light (GC2560 only)

GMains cord

HAnti-Calc tablet (all types except GC2522, GC2510 and GC2505)

ITemperature light

JType plate

KWater tank

LTemperature dial

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 appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.

,Never immerse the iron and the stand, if provided, in water.

,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.

,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.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and in accordance with the instructions in this instruction manual, the appliance is safe to use according to scientific evidence available today.

Preparing for use Filling the water tank

1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

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 (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.

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

5Close 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.

1Put 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.

2Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

3When the temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you start ironing.

Note: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.

1Set the temperature dial to the recommended position (see section‘Setting the temperature’).

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

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

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

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

GC2640/GC2620/GC2530/GC2528/

GC2520/GC2510/GC2505 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 section‘Setting the temperature’).

Features

Spray function

You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any temperature

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

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.

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

Vertical shot of steam (all types except GC2510 and GC2505)

1The 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 (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 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 shut-off light goes out.

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

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

Cleaning and maintenance Double-Active Calc System

,All types except GC2510: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.

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.

3Set the temperature dial to MAX (Fig.10).

4Put the plug in the wall socket.

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

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

7Pull the steam control upwards and remove it (Fig. 11).

8Hold the iron over the sink and move it to and fro (Fig. 12).

Note: Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate.

Impurities and scale (if any) will be flushed out.

9Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the steam control needle (Fig. 13).

Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.

10Put 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).

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

After the Calc-Clean process

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

2Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone 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.

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2Clean 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.

3Regularly rinse the water tank with water and empty it after cleaning (Fig. 15).

4Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility (Fig. 16).

5Always store the iron standing 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 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 find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go 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.

Problem	Cause	Solution
The iron is plugged in but	There is a connection	Check the mains cord, the plug and the wall socket.
the soleplate is cold.	problem.
	The temperature dial has	Set the temperature dial to the required position.
	been set to MIN.

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.

The red light blinks (GC2560 only).

There are water droplets on the fabric.

There are water droplets on the fabric.

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

There is 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 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 chapter‘Features’, section‘Automatic shut-off’).

The cap of the filling opening has not been closed properly.

(GC2640/GC2620/GC2530/

GC2528/GC2520/GC2510/ GC2505 only).The set temperature is too low for steam ironing.

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

Fill the water tank (see chapter‘Preparing for use’, section‘Filling the water tank’).

Set the steam position to ç or é (see chapter‘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.

Continue ironing in horizontal position and wait a while before using the 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 chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section‘Calc-Clean function’).

Pick the iron up or move it slightly to deactivate the automatic shut-off function.The red light stops blinking.

Press onto the 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.

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