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

GC2800 Series
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Introduction
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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.
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