Philips GC3118, GC3127 User Manual

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GC3135, GC3130, GC3127, GC3126, GC3125, GC3124, GC3120,
GC3118, GC3117, GC3116, GC3115, GC3111, GC3110, GC3106

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GC3135, GC3130, GC3127, GC3126, GC3125, GC3124, GC3120,

GC3118, GC3117, GC3116, GC3115, GC3111, GC3110, GC3106

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Important

For optimal safety, first read these instructions before you are going to
use the iron:

- The user must not leave the iron unattended while it is connected to
the supply.

- This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.

- Young 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.

- Never use the appliance if it is damaged in any way.

- After finished ironing, during filling or emptying the water tank or
even when you leave the iron for a while, unplug from the wall
socket, set the steam control to position 0 and put the iron on its
heel.

- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.

- This appliance is intended for household use only.

- Save these instructions for future reference.

Before first use

1 Check if the voltage rating on the typeplate corresponds to the

supply in your home.

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2 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.

3 Heat up the iron to maximum temperature and iron over a

piece of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any residue
on the soleplate.

The iron may give out some smoke when using it for the first time.
After a short while this will cease.

Filling the water tank

Do not immerse the iron in water.

1 Remove the plug from the wall socket.

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2 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).

3 Open the filling cap.

4 Hold the iron in a tilted position.

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5 Pour tap water from the filling jug into the water tank up to

the maximum level.

Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.

If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with
an equal portion of distilled water, or to use distilled water only.
Do not use vinegar, starch or chemically descaled water.

6 Press to close the filling cap (click!).

Setting the temperature

1 Put the iron on its heel.

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2 Set the temperature control to the required ironing

temperature by turning it to the position of the temperature
indicator.

- Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature.

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

- 1 Silk

- 2 Wool

- 3 Cotton, linen

- When you do not know what kind of fabric(s) the article is made of,
try to iron on a spot which will be invisible when you wear it.

- Silk, woolen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the
fabric to prevent shiny spots.To prevent stains, avoid using the spray
function.

- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature,
such as those made of synthetic fibers.

3 Put the plug in a grounded wall socket.

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4 When the amber temperature pilot light has first gone out,

wait for a while before start ironing.

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The amber pilot light will come on from time to time during ironing.

For Auto-shut-off versions (type GC3135, GC3127, GC3124,
GC3118 only)

If the Auto-shut-off is activated (red pilot light blinks), move the iron
slightly to deactivate it (blinking stops).

Steam-ironing

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

1 Set the temperature control to the recommended position.

See section 'Setting the temperature'.

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2 Set the steam control to the appropriate steam position.

- 1 - 2 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to 3)

- 3 - 4 for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)

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Steaming will start as soon as the set temperature has been reached.

◗ If the selected ironing temperature is too low,water may drip from

the soleplate.Types GC3135, GC3130, GC3127, GC3126, GC3125,
GC3124, GC3118, GC3120, GC3115 are equipped with a drip
stop system (refer to 'Drip stop' further on).

Ironing without steam

1 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).

2 Set the temperature control to the recommended position.

See section 'Setting the temperature'.

Other features

Spraying

To remove stubborn creases at any temperature.
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

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1 Press the spray button a couple of times to moisten the

laundry.

Shot of Steam

A powerful "shot" of steam helps remove stubborn creases.
The Shot-of-Steam function can only be used at temperature settings
between 2 and MAX.

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1 Press and release the Shot-of-Steam button.

Drip Stop (types GC3135, GC3130, GC3127, GC3126,
GC3125, GC3124, GC3120, GC3118, GC3115 only)

This iron features a "Drip Stop" steam shut-off facility: the iron
automatically stops steaming at too low temperatures to prevent water
from dripping out of the soleplate. When this happens you may hear a
sound.

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