PHILIPS GC3531 User Manual

GC3500

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Introduction

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Important

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

Danger

-Never immerse the iron in water.

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 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 replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified 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

(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 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 0, 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.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.

General description (Fig.1)

ASpray nozzle

BFilling opening with cap

CSteam boost button ( 9)

DSpray button ( 8)

ESteam control

FAmber temperature light (specific types only: with red auto-off indication)

GCalc-Clean button

HTemperature dial

IMains cord

JHeel

KAnti-Calc tablet (specific types only)

LWater tank

Not shown: filling cup

Before first use

1Remove 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.

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2Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (Fig. 3).

3Open the cap of the filling opening.

4Tilt the iron backwards and use the filling cup to fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level. (Fig. 4)

Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.

5Close the cap of the filling opening (‘click’).

Setting the temperature

1Put the iron on its heel.

2To 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:

-1for synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)

-1for silk

-2for wool

-3for cotton and 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 is not visible when you wear or use the article.

Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches.To prevent stains, do not use the spray function.

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

3Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

,The amber temperature light goes on (Fig. 6).

4When the temperature light goes out, wait a while before you start ironing.

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 first time.This stops after a short while.

Steam ironing

1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

2Set the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter‘Preparing for use’,section‘Setting the temperature’).

3Set the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam setting is suitable for the set ironing temperature: (Fig. 7)

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

-3 - 4 for maximum steam (temperature settings

3to MAX)

Note:The iron starts to produce 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

1Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (Fig. 3).

2Set the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter‘Preparing for use’,section‘Setting the temperature’).

Features

Spray function

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

1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

2Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be ironed (Fig. 8).

Steam boost

A powerful steam boost helps to remove very stubborn creases.

The steam boost function can only be used at temperature settings between 2and MAX.

1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 9).

Concentrated steam boost from the special SteamTip (specific types 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 2and MAX.

1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 10).

Vertical steam boost

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.

1Hold the iron in vertical position and press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 11).

Never direct the steam at people.

Drip stop (specific types 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.

Automatic shut-off function (specific 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 indication of the temperature light flashes to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the automatic shut-off function (Fig. 6).

To let the iron heat up again:

1Pick up the iron or move it slightly

,The red auto-off indication goes out.

,If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set ironing temperature, the amber temperature light goes on.

2If the amber temperature light goes on after you have moved the iron, wait for it to go out before you start ironing.

Note:If the amber 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

1Set the steam control to position 0, remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.

2Wipe flakes 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 metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate.

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

4Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after you have rinsed it (Fig. 12).

Double-Active Calc System (specific types only)

The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the water tank combined with the CalcClean function.

1The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents.This tablet is constantly active and does not need to be replaced (Fig. 13).

2The Calc-Clean function removes the 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 flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean function more frequently.

1Make sure the appliance is unplugged.

2Set the steam control to position 0.

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3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.

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

4Set the temperature dial to MAX.

5Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

6Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.

7Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean button and gently shake the iron to and fro (Fig. 14).

,Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate.

Impurities and flakes (if any) are flushed out.

8Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as all the water in the tank has been used up.

9Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities.

After the Calc-Clean process

1Put the plug back into the wall socket and let the iron heat up to let the soleplate dry.

2Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.

3Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on the soleplate.

4Let the iron cool down before you store it.

Storage

1Set the steam control to position 0, remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.

2Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility (Fig. 15).

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

Environment

-Do not throw away the appliance 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 help to preserve the environment (Fig. 16).

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 find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). 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	Possible cause	Solution

The iron is	There is a connection	Check the mains cord, the plug and the
plugged in, but	problem.	wall socket.
the soleplate
stays cold.
	The temperature dial	Set the temperature dial to the
	is set to MIN.	required position
The iron does	There is not enough	Fill the water tank (see chapter
not produce	water in the water	‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Filling the
any steam.	tank.	water tank).
	The steam control is	Set the steam control to a position
	set to position 0.	between 1 and 4 (see chapter ‘Using
		the appliance’, section ‘Steam ironing’).
	The iron is not hot	Set an ironing temperature that is
	enough and/or the	suitable for steam ironing ( 2to
	drip-stop function	MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait
	has been activated	until the amber temperature light goes
	(specific types only).	out before you start ironing.

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
Water	The temperature	Set an ironing temperature that is
droplets drip	dial has been set to	suitable for steam ironing (temperature
onto the fabric	a temperature that	settings 2to MAX). Put the iron
during ironing.	is too low for steam	on its heel and wait until the amber
	ironing.	temperature light goes out.
	You have put an	Rinse the water tank and do not put
	additive in the water	any additive in the water tank.
	tank.
	You have not closed	Press the cap until you hear a click.
	the cap of the filling
	opening properly.
Flakes and	Hard water forms	Use the Calc-Clean function one or
impurities	flakes inside the	more times (see chapter ‘Cleaning
come out of	soleplate.	and maintenance’, section ‘Calc-Clean
the soleplate		function’).
during ironing.
The	The automatic shut-off	Move the iron slightly to deactivate the
temperature	function has switched	automatic shut-off function.The red
light flashes	off the iron (see	auto-off indication of the temperature
red (specific	chapter ‘Features’).	light goes out.
types only).
Water drips	You have put the iron	Always set the steam control to
from the	in horizontal position	position 0 and empty the water tank
soleplate	while there was still	after use. Store the iron on its heel.
after the iron	water in the water
has cooled	tank.
down or has
been stored
(specific types
only)
The iron does	You used the steam	Continue ironing in horizontal
not produce a	boost function too	position and wait a while before you
steam boost.	often within a short	use the steam boost function again..
	period.
	The iron is not hot	Set an ironing temperature at which
	enough.	the steam boost function can be used
		(temperature settings 2to MAX).
		Put the iron on its heel and wait until
		the amber temperature light goes
		out before you use the steam boost
		function.

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