Philips GC2800, GC2840, GC2830, GC2860, GC2820 User Manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to

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register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.

General description (Fig. 1)

A Spray nozzle
B Cap of lling opening
C Spray button 8
D Steam control

b= Calc-Clean function

­ 0 = no steam

­l = minimum steam

­; = maximum steam

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E Steam boost button \
F Auto-off light (GC2860 only)
G Mains cord
H Temperature light
I Anti-Calc tablet (GC2860/GC2840/GC2830/

GC2820 only)

Note: Anti-Calc tablet not visible from the outside.

J Type plate
K Water tank
L Temperature dial
M Soleplate

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.

Danger

Never immerse the iron in water.

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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

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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

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replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualied 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

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(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 nished ironing, when you clean the

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appliance, when you ll or empty the water tank and

also when you leave the iron even for a shor t 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.

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Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards

regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled

properly and according to the instructions in this user

manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic

evidence available today.

Before first use

1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the

soleplate.

2 Let 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.

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.

1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.

2 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no

steam) (Fig. 2).

3 Openthecapofthellingopening.

4 Tilttheironandllthewatertankuptomaximum

level under the tap (Fig. 3).

Note: Do not ll 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.

5 Closethecapofthellingopening(‘click’).

Selecting the temperature and the steam
settings

Fabric type Temperature

Linen MAX & Yes

Cotton 3 & Yes

Wool 2 $ N.A.

Silk 1 0 N.A.

Synthetic
fabrics (e.g.

Acrylic, nylon,
polyamide,

polyester).

Check the laundry care label for the required ironing

­temperature:

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.

1 To set the appropriate ironing temperature, turn

the temperature dial to the appropriate position

(see‘Temperatureandsteamsettingstable’)(Fig.4).

2 Set the appropriate steam setting (see

‘Temperatureandsteamsettingstable’).

Note: Make sure that the steam setting you select is suitable
for the set ironing temperature.

3 Put the iron on its heel.

4 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

The temperature light goes on.

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5 When the temperature light goes out, wait a while

before you start ironing.
During ironing, the temperature light goes on from

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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 rst time. This stops after a short while.

Steam ironing

1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water

tank.

2 Set the recommended ironing temperature (see

chapter‘Preparingforuse’,‘Temperatureandsteam
settingtable’).

setting

1 0 N.A.

Steam
setting

Steam
boost

3 Set the appropriate steam setting. Make sure

that the steam setting is suitable for the ironing
temperature selected:

$ for minimum steam (temperature settings 2

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and 3).
& for maximum steam (temperature settings 3

­to MAX).

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

Ironing without steam

1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no

steam) (Fig. 2).

2 Set the recommended ironing temperature (see

chapter‘Preparingforuse’,‘Temperatureandsteam
settingtable’).

Features
Spray function

You can use the spray function at any temperature
to moisten the article to be ironed. This helps
remove stubborn creases.

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).

Steam boost function

A powerful boost of steam helps to remove ver y
stubborn creases.
The steam boost function only works at temperature

settings between 3 and MAX.

1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 6).

Vertical shot of steam

You can also use the steam boost function when you hold
the iron in vertical position. This is useful for removing

creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.

1 Hold the iron in vertical position and press and

release the steam boost button (Fig. 7).

Never direct the steam at people.

Drip stop

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
sound.

Automatic shut-off function (specic

types only)

The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off
the iron if it has not been moved for a while.

Theredauto-offlightashestoindicatethatthe

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iron has been switched off by the automatic shut­off function (Fig. 8).

To let the iron heat up again:

1 Pick up the iron or move it slightly.

Theautomaticshut-offlightstopsashing.

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If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped

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below the set ironing temperature, the temperature
light goes on.

2 If 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

1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the

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

2 Wipeakes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

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metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or
other chemicals to clean the soleplate.

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

4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty

the water tank after you have rinsed it (Fig. 9).

Double-Active Calc System (specic types

only)

Note: Refer to chapter ‘General description’ for the specic
type numbers.

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 akes come
out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean

function more frequently.

1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.

2 Set the steam control to position 0.

3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.

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

4 Set the temperature dial to MAX (Fig. 11).

5 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes

out.

7 Hold the iron over the sink. Push the steam control

to the Calc-Clean position and hold it. Gently shake
the iron to and fro (Fig. 12).
Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate.

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Impuritiesandakes(ifany)areushedout.

8 Release the steam control as soon as all the water

in the tank has been used up.

9 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still

contains a lot of impurities.

After the Calc-Clean process

1 Put the plug back into the wall socket and let the

iron heat up to let the soleplate dry.

2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes

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 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the

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

2 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage

facility (Fig. 13).

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

Environment

Do not throw away the appliance with the normal

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household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 14).

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 nd its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaet). 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

plugged in, but

the soleplate is
cold.

The iron does
not produce any
steam.

The steam
boost function
does not work
properly.

Flakes and

impurities come
out of the
soleplate during
ironing.

The light on the

handle ashes

(GC2860 only).

Water droplets
drip on the
fabric during
ironing.

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

There is a connection
problem.

The temperature dial is
set to MIN.

There is not enough
water in the water tank.

The steam control is
set to position 0.

The iron is not hot
enough and/or the
drip-stop function has
been activated.

You have used
the steam boost
function too often
within a very shor t
period.

The iron is not hot
enough.

Hard water forms

akes inside the

soleplate.

The automatic shut-off
function has been
activated (see chapter

‘Features’, section

‘Automatic shut-off’).

You have not closed

the cap of the lling

opening properly.

The set temperature
is too low for steam
ironing.

You have put an
additive in the water
tank.

You have used the
steam boost function at

a setting below

You have used the
steam boost function
too often within a
short period.

You have put the iron
in horizontal position
while there was still
water in the water tank.

3.

Check the mains cord, the plug and

the wall socket.

Set the temperature dial to the
required position.

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

water tank’).

Set the steam position to $
or & (see chapter ‘Using the

appliance’, section ‘Steam ironing’).

Set an ironing temperature that is

suitable for steam ironing ( 2 to
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
wait until the temperature light goes
out before you start ironing.

Continue ironing in horizontal
position and wait a while before you
use the steam boost function again.

Set an ironing temperature at which
the steam boost function can be

used ( 3 to MAX). Put the
iron on its heel and wait until the
temperature light goes out before
you use the steam boost function.

Use the Calc-Clean function one or
more 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 automatic shut-off light
goes out.

Press the cap until you hear a click.

Set an ironing temperature that is

suitable for steam ironing ( 2 to
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
wait until the temperature light goes
out before you start ironing.

Rinse the water tank and do not put
any additive in the water tank.

Set the temperature dial to a setting

between

Continue ironing in horizontal
position and wait a while before you
use the steam boost function again.

Empty the water tank and set the

steam control to position 0 after use.
Store the iron on its heel.

3 and MAX.