Philips GC3221, GC3260, GC3240, GC3232, GC3231 User Manual [pt]

GC3260, GC3240, GC3232, GC3231, GC3230,
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Important

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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 iron unattended when it is connected to the mains.
◗ Never immerse the iron in water.
◗ Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
◗ 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.

◗ Place and use the iron on a stable ironing board or table.
◗ If a stand is provided with the appliance, ensure that the stand is placed

on a stable surface.

◗ This appliance is intended for household use only.

Before first use

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1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic shield from the soleplate

(fig. 1).

B

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

Preparing for use

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Filling the water tank

1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (fig. 2).
3 Open the cap of the filling opening.
4 Tilt the iron backwards and fill the water tank with tap water up to the

maximum level by means of the filling cup (fig. 3).

Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.

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

5 Close the cap of the filling opening ('click').

Setting the temperature

1 Put the iron on its heel and set the required ironing temperature by

turning the temperature dial to the appropriate position (fig. 4).

Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:

- 1 Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, 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. Start
ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those
made of synthetic fibres.

2 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
3 When the amber temperature light has gone out, wait a while before

you start ironing (fig. 5).

The amber temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.

Using the appliance

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Steam ironing

1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing

for use', section 'Setting the temperature').

3 Select the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam setting

you select is suitable for the ironing temperature selected: (fig. 6).

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

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

B

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

B

If the selected ironing temperature is too low (MIN to 2), water may drip
from the soleplate (see section 'Drip stop').

Ironing without steam

1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (fig. 2).
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing

for use', section 'Setting the temperature').

Features

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Spray function

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

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. 7).

Shot of steam

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

1 Press and release the shot-of-steam button (fig. 8).

Concentrated shot of steam from the special Steam Tip
(types GC3260 and GC3240 only)

The forward-directed concentrated shot of steam enhances the distribution
of steam into every part of your garment. The concentrated shot-of-steam
function can only be used at temperature settings between 2 and MAX.

1 Press and release the shot-of-steam button (fig. 9).

Vertical shot of steam

1 The shot-of-steam function can also be used when you hold the iron in

vertical position (fig. 10).

This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.

Never direct the steam at people.

Drip stop (types GC3260, 3240, 3232, 3231, 3230 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 may hear a sound.

Electronic safety shut-off function (type GC3260 only)

◗ The electronic safety shut-off function automatically switches the iron

off if it has not been moved for a while (fig. 5).

◗ The red auto-off light starts blinking to indicate that the iron has been

switched off by the safety shut-off function.

To let the iron heat up again, pick it up or move it slightly. The red auto-off
light will go out.

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

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

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Cleaning and maintenance

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After ironing

1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.
2 Clean the appliance with a damp cloth. Wipe any scale or deposits off

the soleplate with a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.

3 Empty the water tank after cleaning (fig. 11).
4 Let the iron cool down. Wind the mains cord round the cord storage

facility and fix it with the cord clip.

5 Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe and dry place (fig. 12).

Double-Active Calc System

The Double-Active Calc System guarantees a longer life for the iron.

◗ The anti-calc tablets prevent scale from clogging the steam vents. The

tablets are constantly active and do not need to be replaced (fig. 13).

◗ The Calc-Clean function helps remove scale particles. 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.

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 put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank.

4 Select the maximum ironing temperature.
5 Put the plug in the wall socket.
6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.
7 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean button and

gently shake the iron (fig. 14).

Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and flakes
(if any) will be flushed out.

8 Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as all the water in the tank has

been used up.

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

After the Calc-Clean process

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

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

- Move the hot iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water
stains that may have formed on the soleplate.

- Let the iron cool down before you store it.

Environment

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◗ Do not throw the appliance away 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 will help to preserve the environment (fig. 15).

Guarantee & service

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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 will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee
leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your
local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic
Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Troubleshooting

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This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter
with your iron. Please read the different sections for more details. If you are
unable to solve the problem, contact the Customer Care Centre in your
country.

Solution

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').

Set the steam control to a
position between 1 and 4
(see chapter 'Using the
appliance').

Select an ironing
temperature that is suitable
for steam ironing (2 to
MAX). Put the iron on its
heel and wait until the
amber temperature light
has gone out before you
start ironing.

Continue ironing in
horizontal position and
wait a while before using
the (vertical) shot-of-steam
function again.

Select an ironing
temperature that is suitable
for steam ironing (2 to
MAX). Put the iron on its
heel and wait until the
amber temperature light
has gone out before you
start ironing.

Press the cap until you
hear a click.

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

Set the temperature dial to
a temperature suitable for
steam ironing (between
3 and MAX). Put the
iron on its heel and wait
until the amber
temperature light has gone
out.

Use the Calc-Clean
function one or more
times (see chapter
'Cleaning and
maintenance').

Move the iron slightly to
deactivate the safety shut­off function. The light goes
out.

Empty the water tank and
set the steam control to
position 0 after use. Store
the iron on its heel.

Possible cause

There is a connection
problem.

The temperature dial has
been set to MIN.

There is not enough water
in the water tank.

The steam control has
been set to position 0.

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

The (vertical) shot-of­steam function has been
used too often within a
very short period.

The iron is not hot
enough.

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

An additive has been
poured into the water
tank.

The iron is not hot
enough.

Hard water forms flakes
inside the soleplate.

The safety shut-off function
has switched the iron off
(see chapter 'Features').

The iron has been put in
horizontal position with
water still left in the water
tank.

Problem

The iron is plugged in but
the soleplate is cold.

No steam.

No shot of steam or no
vertical shot of steam.

Water droplets drip onto
the fabric.

Flakes and impurities come
out of the soleplate during
ironing.

The red light blinks (type
GC3260 only).

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

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