Philips GC3388, GC3330, GC3360, GC3340, GC3332 User Manual [pt]
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GC3388, GC3360, GC3340, GC3332, GC3331,
GC3330, GC3321, GC3320
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Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate
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corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall
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socket.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or
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the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the
appliance has been dropped or leaks.
Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
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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 qualied persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is
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connected to the mains.
Never immerse the iron in water.
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Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
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The soleplate of the iron can become extremely
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hot and may cause burns if touched.
Do not let the mains cord come into contact with
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the soleplate when it is hot.
When you have nished ironing, when you clean
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the appliance, when you ll or empty the water
tank and also when you leave the iron even for a
short while: set the steam control to position 0,
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
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provided, on a stable, level and horizontal surface.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling
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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 scientic
evidence available today.
General description (Fig. 1)
A Spray nozzle
B Filling opening with cap
C Steam boost button ( 9)
D Spray button ( 8)
E Steam control
F Amber temperature light (GC3360 only: and red
auto-off light)
G Calc-Clean button
H Temperature dial
I Mains cord
J Heel
K Anti-Calc tablet (GC3360/3340/3332/3331/3330/33
21 only)
L Water tank
Before first use
1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from
the soleplate (Fig. 2).
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents,
ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no
steam) (Fig. 3).
3 Open the cap of the lling opening.
4 Tilt the iron backwards and ll the water tank with
tap water up to the maximum level with a lling
cup. (Fig. 4)
Do not ll the tank beyond the MAX indication.
5 Close the cap of the lling opening (‘click’).
Setting the temperature
1 Put the iron on its heel.
2 To set the required ironing temperature, turn the
temperature dial to the appropriate position (Fig. 5).
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing
temperature:
1 Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide,
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polyester)
1 Silk
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2 Wool
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3 Cotton, linen
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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 ar ticles
that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those
made of synthetic bres.
3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
The amber temperature light goes on.
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4 When the temperature light goes out, wait a while
before you start to iron (Fig. 6).
The temperature light goes on from time to time during
ironing.
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 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. 7)
1 - 2 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2
to 3)
3 - 4 for maximum steam (temperature settings
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3 to MAX)
Note:The iron starts to steam as soon as it has reached the
set temperature.
Note:If the selected ironing temperature is too low (MIN
to 2), water may drip from the soleplate (see chapter
‘Features’, section ‘Drip stop’).
Ironing without steam
1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no
steam) (Fig. 3).
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see
chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Setting the
temperature’).
Features
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. 8).
Steam boost
A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn
creases.
The steam boost function can only be used at
temperature settings between 2 and MAX.
1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 9).
Concentrated steam boost from the special
Steam Tip (GC3360/3340 only)
The concentrated steam boost from the long vents in
the Steam Tip enhances the distribution of steam into
every part of your garment. The concentrated steam
boost function can only be used at temperature settings
between 2 and MAX.
1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 10).
Vertical steam boost
Never direct the steam at people.
The steam boost function can also be used when
you hold the iron in vertical position. This is useful for
removing creases from hanging clothes, cur tains etc.
1 Hold the iron in vertical position and press and
release the steam boost button (Fig. 11).
Drip stop (GC3360/3340/3332/3331/3330
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 (GC3360
only)
If the iron has not been moved for a while, the electronic
safety shut-off function automatically switches off the iron.
The red auto-off light starts to ash to indicate that
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the iron has been switched off by the safety shut-off
function (Fig. 6).
To let the iron heat up again, pick it up or move it slightly.
The red auto-off light goes out.
If the temperature light goes on, wait until it goes out
before you start to iron.
If the temperature light does not go on, the iron is
ready for use.
Cleaning and maintenance
Double-Active Calc System (GC3360/3340/3
332/3331/3330/3321 only)
The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Antic-Calc
tablet combined with the Calc-Clean function.
The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging
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the steam vents. The tablet is constantly active and
does not require replacement (Fig. 12).
The Calc-Clean function removes the scale
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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.
5 Put the plug in the wall socket.
6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes
out.
7 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the
Calc-Clean button and gently shake the iron to and
fro (Fig. 13).
Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate.
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Impurities and akes (if any) are ushed out.
8 Release the Calc-Clean button 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 in the wall socket and let the iron heat
up to allow the soleplate to 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.
4 Let the iron cool down before you store it.
Storage
1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the
plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
down.
2 Clean the appliance and wipe scale and any other
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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.
3 Regularly rinse the water tank with water and
empty it after cleaning (Fig. 14).
4 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage
facility (Fig. 15).
5 Always 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 ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 16).
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 nd its phone number in the worldwide guarantee
leaet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your
country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the
Service Depar tment of Philips Domestic Appliances and
Personal Care BV.
Frequently asked questions
This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked
about the appliance. If you cannot nd the answer to
your question, contact the Customer Care Centre in your
country.
General:
Question Answer
Why does the soleplate
stay cold although I have
plugged in the iron?
Why do water droplets
drip onto the fabric?
There may be a connection
problem. Check the mains
cord, the plug and the wall
socket.
The temperature dial may
be set to MIN. Set the
temperature dial to the
required position.
The cap of the lling
opening may not be closed
properly. Press the cap until
you hear a click.
Question Answer
Why does water drip
from the soleplate
after the iron has
cooled down or has
been stored (GC3388/
GC3321/GC3320 only)?
Steam ironing:
Question Answer
Why doesn’t any
steam come out
of the iron?
Why doesn’t
the horizontal
or vertical
steam boost
function work?
You may have put the
iron in horizontal position
with water still left in the
water tank. Empty the
water tank and set the
steam control to position 0
after use. Store the iron on
its heel.
There may not be enough water
in the water tank. Fill the water
tank (see chapter ‘Preparing for
use’).
The steam control may be set
to position 0. Set the steam
control to a position between
1 and 4 (see chapter ‘Using the
appliance’).
The iron may not be hot enough
and/or the drip-stop function has
been activated. 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 goes
out before you start to iron.
You may have used the steam
boost function too often within
a short period. Continue ironing
in horizontal position and wait
a while before you use the
horizontal or vertical steam boost
function again.
The iron may not be hot enough.
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 goes out
before you start to iron.
Why do akes and
impurities come out
of the soleplate during
ironing?
Why does the red light
ash (GC3360 only)?
You may have poured an
additive into the water tank.
Rinse the water tank and
do not put any additive in
the water tank.
The iron may not be hot
enough for steam ironing.
Set the temperature dial
to a temperature suitable
for steam ironing ( 2
to MAX). Put the iron
on its heel and wait until
the amber temperature
light goes out.
Hard water forms akes
inside the soleplate. Use
the Calc-Clean function
one or more times (see
chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
The safety shut-off function
may have switched
off the iron (see chapter
‘Features’). Move the iron
slightly to deactivate the
safety shut-off function. The
red light goes out.
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