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Product overview (Fig. 1)
1 Soleplate
2 ‘Iron ready’ light
3 CALC-CLEAN button with light
4 Steam trigger/Steam boost
5 Temperature dial
6 Water supply hose
7 Heel
8 Water tank lling door
9 Carry lock release button (GC6730 series only)
10 Iron platform
11 On/o switch
12 Mains cord with plug
13 Water supply hose and mains cord storage compartment
14 Smart Calc-Clean container
Exclusive technology from Philips
Compact ProVelocity technology
This technology delivers continuous steam that penetrates deeply to remove creases easily. At the
same time, it keeps the appliance more compact and lighter than traditional steam generators, for
easier storage.
Preparing for use
Type of water to use
This appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. However, if you live in an area with hard
water, fast scale build-up may occur. Therefore, it is recommended to use distilled or demineralized
water to prolong the lifetime of the appliance.
Warning: Do not use perfumed water, water from the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch,
descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals, as they
may cause water spitting, brown staining or damage to your appliance.
Filling the water tank
Fill the water tank before every use or when the water level in the water tank drops below the
minimum level. You can rell the water tank at any time during use.
1 Open the water tank lling door (Fig. 2).
2 Fill the water tank up to the MAX indication (Fig. 3).
3 Close the water tank lling door (‘click’).
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Using the appliance
Ironing
Temperature
setting
SYNTH to ●Synthetic fabrics (e.g., acetate, acrylic, nylon, viscose,
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●●● to LINENCotton, linen
1 Place the appliance on a stable and even surface.
Note: In order to ensure safe ironing we recommend to always place the base on a stable ironing
board.
2 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
3 Remove the mains cord and water supply hose from the storage compartment.
4 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the on/o switch to switch on the
appliance.
5 Turn the temperature dial to set the appropriate temperature according to the table above. The
appliance adjusts the steam automatically depending on the temperature chosen.
Note: refer to the garment label for recommended temperature setting. Do not iron non-ironable
fabrics.
6 Wait until the ‘iron ready’ light lights up continuously (Fig. 4). This takes about 2 minutes.
7 For GC6730 series only: press the carry lock release button to unlock the iron from the iron platform
(Fig. 5).
8 Press and hold the steam trigger to start ironing (Fig. 6).
Warning: Never direct steam at people.
Note: When you use the appliance for the rst time, it may take 30 seconds for steam to come out
of the appliance.
Note: The pump is activated each time you press the steam trigger. It produces subtle rattling
sound, which is normal. When there is no water in the water tank, the pump sound is louder. Fill up
the water tank with water when the water level drops below the minimum level.
Automatic
steam setting
Fabric type
polyamide, polyester)
Silk, wool
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Steam boost function
1 Press the steam trigger twice quickly to release a powerful boost of steam for 3 seconds (Fig. 7).
Note: it is recommended to use the steam boost function only for stubborn crease.
Vertical ironing
Warning: Hot steam is emitted from the iron. Never attempt to remove wrinkles
from a garment while someone is wearing it (Fig. 8). Do not apply steam near your or
someone else’s hand.
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You can use the steam iron in vertical position to remove wrinkles from hanging fabrics.
1 Hold the iron in vertical position, press the steam trigger and touch the garment lightly with the
soleplate and move the iron up and down (Fig. 9).
Auto shut-o
- The appliances enters the standby mode if it has not been used for 15 minutes. The “iron ready”
light starts to ash.
- To activate the appliance again, press the steam trigger. The appliance starts to heat up again.
- The appliance switches o automatically if it has not been used for another 10 minutes after it
enters the standby mode. The “iron ready” light goes o.
Warning: Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.
Always unplug the appliance after use.
Cleaning and maintenance
Smart Calc-Clean System
Your appliance has been designed with a Smart Calc-Clean system to ensure that descaling and
cleaning is done regularly. This helps to maintain a strong steam performance and prevents dirt and
stains coming out of the soleplate over time. To ensure that the cleaning process is performed, the
appliance gives regular reminders.
Sound and light Calc-Clean reminder
After 1 to 3 months of use, the Calc-Clean light starts ashing and the appliance starts beeping to
indicate that you have to perform the Calc-Clean process (Fig. 10).
Besides that, a second defense step to protect the appliance from scale is integrated: the steam
function gets disabled if descaling is not done (Fig. 11). After descaling is done, the steam function will
be restored. This takes place regardless of the type of water used.
Note: The Calc-Clean process can be performed at any time, even when the sound and light reminder
is not activated yet.
Performing the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean
container
Warning: Do not leave the appliance unattended during the Calc-Clean process.
Caution: Always perform the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean container. Do not interrupt
the process by lifting the iron up from the Calc-Clean container, as hot water and steam will come
out of the soleplate.
1 Fill up the water tank halfway (Fig. 12).
Note: Make sure that the appliance is plugged in and switched ON during the Calc-Clean process.
2 Place the Calc-Clean container on the ironing board or any other even, stable surface (Fig. 13).
3 Place the iron stably on the Calc-Clean container (Fig. 14).
4 Press and hold the CALC-CLEAN button for 2 seconds until you hear short beeps (Fig. 15).
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Note: The Calc-Clean container has been designed to collect scale particles and hot water during
the Calc-Clean process. It is perfectly safe to rest the iron on this container during the entire
process.
5 During the Calc-Clean process, you hear short beeps and a pumping sound (Fig. 16).
6 Wait approximately 2 minutes for the appliance to complete the process (Fig. 17). When the
Calc-Clean process is completed, the iron stops beeping and the CALC-CLEAN light stops ashing.
7 Wipe the iron with a piece of cloth and put it back on the base station (Fig. 18).
Caution: The iron is hot.
8 As the Calc-Clean container becomes hot during the Calc-Clean process, wait about 5 minutes
before you touch it. Then carry the Calc-Clean container to the sink, empty it and store it for future
use (Fig. 19).
9 If necessary, you can repeat steps 1 to 8. Make sure that you empty the Calc-Clean container
before you start the Calc-Clean process.
Note: During the Calc-Clean process, clean water may come out of the soleplate if no scale has
accumulated inside the iron. This is normal.
For more information on how to carry out the Calc-Clean process, refer to the videos in this link:
http://www.philips.com/descaling-iron.
Cleaning the soleplate
To properly maintain your appliance, clean it regularly.
1 Clean the appliance with a moist cloth.
2 To easily and eectively remove stains, let the soleplate heat up and move the iron over a moist
cloth (Fig. 20).
Tip: Clean the soleplate regularly to ensure smooth gliding.
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Storage
1 Switch o the appliance and unplug it.
2 Pour the water out of the water tank into the sink (Fig. 21).
3 Fold the mains cord and water supply hose together. Push them into the storage compartment
(Fig. 22).
4 For GC6730 series only: push the carry lock release button to lock the iron onto the iron platform
(Fig. 23). You can carry the appliance by the handle of the iron when it is locked onto the iron
platform (Fig. 24).
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you
are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list
of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
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ProblemPossible causeSolution
The iron does not
produce any steam.
The light of the CALCCLEAN button ashes
and the appliance
beeps.
No steam comes out of
the soleplate, the light
of the CALC-CLEAN
button ashes and the
appliance beeps.
The appliance has
switched o.
The appliance produces
a loud pumping sound.
There is not enough water in
the water tank.
You did not press the steam
trigger.
The steam function has
been disabled until you have
performed the Calc-Clean
process.
At the start of your ironing
session, the steam trigger
has not been pressed long
enough.
You have set the temperature
dial to ●.
This is the Calc-Clean
reminder.
You have not done or have
not completed the Calc-Clean
process.
The auto shut-o function is
activated automatically. The
appliance enters the standy
mode if it has not been used
for 15 minutes and switches
o if it has not been used for
another 10 minutes.
The water tank is empty. Fill the water tank with water and press
Fill the water tank beyond the MIN
indication. Press and hold the steam
trigger until steam comes out. It may
take up to 30 seconds until steam
comes out.
Press and hold the steam trigger until
steam comes out.
Perform the Calc-Clean process to
restore the steam function. (see chapter
'Cleaning and maintenance')
Press and hold the steam trigger until
steam comes out. It may take up to 30
seconds until steam comes out.
Steam is not available at ●. To use the
steam, set the temperature dial to ●● or
higher.
Perform the Calc-Clean after the CalcClean reminder is given (see chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
Perform the Calc-Clean process to
enable the steam function again (see
chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
To swith on the appliance again, set the
on/o switch to “o” position and then
to “on” position.
the steam trigger until the pumping
sound becomes softer and steam comes
out of the soleplate.
Water droplets come out
of the soleplate.
After the Calc-Clean process
remaining water may drip out
of the soleplate.
The Calc-Clean process has
not been completed.
Wipe the soleplate dry with a piece of
cloth. If the Calc-Clean light still ashes
and the appliance still beeps, perform
the Calc-Clean process (see chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
You have to perform the Calc-Clean
process again (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
ProblemPossible causeSolution
Dirty water and
impurities come out of
the soleplate.
Water ushes out of the
soleplate.
The Calc-Clean process
does not start.
The ironing board cover
becomes wet, or there
are water droplets on
the oor/garment.
Steam condenses into water
in the hose when you use
steam for the rst time or
have not used it for a long
time.
Impurities or chemicals
present in the water have
deposited in the steam vents
and/or soleplate.
Steam condenses into water
in the hose when you use
steam for the rst time or have
not used it for a long time.
You have accidentally started
the Calc-Clean process
(see chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance').
You have not pressed the
CALC-CLEAN button for 2
seconds until the appliance
started beeping.
Steam has condensed on the
ironing board cover after a
long ironing session.
You have an ironing board
that is not designed to cope
with the high steam rate of
the appliance.
This is normal. Hold the iron away from
the garment and press the steam trigger.
Wait until steam instead of water comes
out of the soleplate.
Perform the Calc-Clean process
regularly (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
This is normal. Hold the iron away from
the garment and press the steam trigger.
Wait until steam instead of water comes
out of the soleplate.
Switch o the appliance. Then switch it
back on again. Let the iron heat up until
the ‘iron ready’ light lights up steadily.
See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
Replace the ironing board cover if the
foam or felt material has worn out.
You can also add an extra layer of felt
material under the ironing board cover
to prevent condensation on the ironing
board.
Put an extra layer of felt material under
the ironing board cover to prevent
condensation on the ironing board.
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