Philips GC6268/02, GC6265/02, GC6263/02, GC6259/03, GC6063/02 User Manual [zh]

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GC6268, GC6265, GC6263, GC6259, GC6257, GC6068,

GC6065, GC6063, GC6059, GC6057, GC6029, GC6021,

GC6018

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GC6268, GC6265, GC6263, GC6259, GC6257, GC6068, GC6065, GC6063, GC6059,

GC6057, GC6029, GC6021, GC6018

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General description

A Cap of the steam tank

B Steam tank

C Iron stand

D On/off switch with built-in pilot light

E'Steam tank heating up' pilot light(typesGC6268/GC6265/ GC6068/GC6065/GC6029 only).The pilot light goes out when

the appliance is ready for steam ironing

F Steam control (types GC6268/GC6265/GC6068/GC6065/ GC6029 only).

q = moderate steam, R = maximum steam G Temperature pilot light

H Steam activator button I Temperature dial

J Supply hose K Soleplate L Mains cord

M Anti-calc funnel (types GC6268/GC6068/GC6029 only) N Shot of steam (types GC6268/GC6068/GC6029 only)

OBack rest for iron (types GC6268/GC6265/GC6263/GC6068/ GC6065/GC6063/GC6029 only)

Important

For optimal safety, read these instructions carefully and look at the illustrations before you start using the appliance.

-Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents or other chemicals in the steam tank.

-Never use the appliance if it is damaged in any way. Regularly check if the mains cord and the supply hose are still undamaged and safe.

-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.

-Do not use any other cap on the steam tank than the cap that has been supplied with the appliance, as this cap also functions as a safety valve.

-Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom of the steam tank corresponds to the mains voltage in your home before you connect the appliance.

-Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.

-Never immerse the iron or the steam tank in water.

-Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the mains.

-When you have finished ironing and even when you leave the iron

for a short while, unplug the iron and put it on the iron stand.

-Always place the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface. Do not put the steam tank on the soft part of the ironing board.

-Always place the iron on the iron stand. Do not put the hot iron on the supply hose or the mains cord.

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-The iron stand and the soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. If you want to move the steam tank, do not touch the iron stand.

-Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot.

-Infirm persons should not be allowed to use the appliance without supervision. Keep an eye on children to make sure that they do not play with the appliance.

-If steam escapes from under the steam tank cap when the appliance is heating up, switch the appliance off and contact a service centre authorised by Philips.

-Do not remove the cap from the steam tank when the steam tank is under pressure. Follow the instructions under 'Fast refill' before removing the cap.

Preparing the appliance for use

1Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom of the steam tank corresponds to the mains voltage in your home before you connect the appliance.

2Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean the soleplate with a soft cloth.

3Fully unwind the mains cord (L) and supply hose (J).

4Place the steam tank (B) on a stable, level surface.

5Place the iron on the iron stand (C).

Filling the steam tank

Never immerse the steam tank in water.

Do not open the cap when the appliance is hot and the steam tank is still under pressure.

C		Make sure the on/off switch (D) has been set to 'off' and
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		remove the plug from the wall socket.
C		Slowly unscrew the cap (A) of the steam tank.
	2

You may hear a sound when you remove the cap.This sound is caused by the cold tank being under vacuum.This is perfectly normal.

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C 3 Pour water into the steam tank (max. 1 litre).

Use tap water to fill the tank up to the maximum level.

If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix tap water with an equal portion of distilled water, or to use distilled water only.

Do not use perfume, vinegar, starch or chemically descaled water.

4Screw the cap tightly onto the filling aperture of the steam tank.

Fast refill

C 1 First set the on/off switch (D) to 'off'.

C 2 Press the steam activator button until you no longer hear any steam escaping from the appliance.

3 Keep the steam activator button pressed in and slowly unscrew the cap of the steam tank by turning it anti-clockwise.This will depressurise the steam tank.

Make sure there is no remaining steam left in the steam tank. Place a piece of rug over the cap while unscrewing.

4Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

5Fill the steam tank as described in section 'Filling the steam tank' and let the appliance heat up again.

Label with ironing	Type of fabric	Temperature	Steam
instructions		dial	control
B	Synthetic fabrics, e.g. acetate,	1	-
	acrylic, viscose, polyamide,
	polyester, and silk
C	Wool	2	q
D	Cotton, linen	3	R
Z	Please note: Z in the table
	means that the article
	cannot be ironed.

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Setting the temperature

Always place the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface

Do not put the steam tank on the soft part of the ironing board.

Always place the iron on the iron stand. Do not put the hot iron on the supply hose or the mains cord. Make sure the cord does not come into contact with the hot soleplate.

	C				Set the temperature dial to the required ironing temperature
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					by turning it to the appropriate temperature indication.
	-		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 the article is made of,
			try to iron a spot which will be invisible when you wear it.

-Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches.

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

		C		Put the plug in the wall socket and let the appliance heat up by
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				setting the on/off switch (D) to 'on'.
				Cold start: the steam tank and the soleplate will now be heated
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				up.The soleplate takes approximately 2 minutes to heat up and
				the steam tank takes approximately 8 minutes to heat up.
				Quick reheat: if you refill the steam tank during the ironing
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				process, the water in the steam tank will take approximately 6
				minutes to heat up.

5Types GC6265/GC6268/GC6065/GC6068 only: as soon as the water in the steam tank is hot enough for steam ironing, the pilot light (E) will go out.You can now start ironing.

Tips

If the fabric consists of various kinds of fibres, always select the temperature required by the most delicate fibre, i.e. the lowest temperature. For example: if an article consists of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it should be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester (1) and without steam.

When steam ironing woollen fabrics, shiny patches may occur.You can prevent this by using a dry pressing cloth or by turning the article inside out and ironing the reverse side.

Velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches should be ironed in one direction only (along with the nap) while applying very little pressure.

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Do not use steam when you are ironing coloured silk.This could cause stains.

Steam ironing

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

C Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures (temperature settings 2 to MAX).

1 Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.

See 'Setting the temperature'.

2 Wait until the 'steam tank heating up' pilot light has gone out.

C 3 Keep the steam activator button (H) pressed in while you are steam ironing.

Types GC6268/GC6265/GC6068/GC6065/GC6029 only: During steam ironing, pilot light G will go on from time to time to indicate that the steam tank and the iron are being heated up to the right temperature and pressure.You can simply continue ironing while this happens.

If you have not used the steaming facility for some time, the steam that was still present in the supply hose will have condensed into water. When you start steam ironing again, this may cause some spluttering in the appliance and a few droplets of water may escape from the soleplate.

BTo prevent droplets from falling onto your garments, hold the iron over an old cloth and press the steam activator button (H) until the steam production has normalised before you start steam ironing again.

Ironing without steam

1Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.

See 'Setting the temperature'.

2Do not press the steam activator button (H).

Some steam will escape if you press the steam activator button by accident while you are ironing. If the steam tank is empty or has not heated up yet, you will hear a clicking sound inside the tank. This phenomenon is caused by the opening of the steam valve and is perfectly harmless.

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If you have been ironing at a high temperature and subsequently set the temperature dial (I) to a lower setting, wait until the temperature pilot light (G) goes on again before you continue ironing.This will prevent damage to your fabrics.

Other features

Steaming in vertical position

C 1 Hanging curtains and clothes (jackets, suits, coats) can be steam ironed by holding the iron in vertical position.

Never direct the steam at people.

Shot of steam (types GC6268/GC6068/GC6029 only)

A powerful 'shot' of steam helps remove stubborn creases.

C 1 For a shot of steam: set the steam control (F) to R (the large cloud) and set the temperature dial (l) to position 3 or MAX.

C 2 Press both the steam activator button (H) and the shot-of- steam button (N).

Variable steam (types GC6268/GC6265/GC6068/GC6065/ GC6029 only)

You can set the steam control (F) to q for moderate steam or to R for maximum steam.

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Anti-calc funnel (types GC6268/GC6068/GC6029 only)

To ensure a longer lifetime of the iron.

1Use the anti-calc funnel (M) when you fill the steam tank with water.

After ironing

C 1 Switch the appliance off by setting the on/off switch (D) to 'off'.

2 Depressurise the steam tank by pressing the steam activator button until you no longer hear any steam escaping from the appliance.

3 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

4Put the iron on the iron stand (C), set the steam control to position q and let the appliance cool down before you put it away.

Cleaning and maintenance

1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down before you start cleaning it. If you want to clean the steam tank, follow the first four steps of the 'Fast refill' section.

Iron

1Clean the iron with a damp cloth.

2Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.

Never immerse the iron in water nor rinse it under the tap.

Steam tank

Rinse the steam tank once a month or after you have used the appliance approximately 10 times.

C 1 Remove the cap carefully.

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C 2	Rinse the steam tank with only 500 ml of fresh water. Pour out
	the water by holding the steam tank upside down over the
	sink.
3	Screw the cap back onto the steam tank.

Storage

1Make sure the iron has cooled down sufficiently before you put it away.

2Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.

3Empty the steam tank.

4There are handgrips on either side of the steam tank for easy transport.

5Regularly check if the mains cord and the supply hose are still undamaged and safe.

Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site 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

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, please 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 the nearest Philips service centre.