Intellicare
GC7020
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PORTUGUÊS 33
GC7020
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Introduction
Thank you for buying the Intellicare GC7020, the new intelligent steamironing system from Philips.
The iron offers non-stop ironing and also has a detachable water tank that can be refilled at any moment.
The iron has a constant high steam output, which is a unique feature for steam-ironing systems with unlimited autonomy.This gives you a constant and fast ironing result.
General description
A Temperature dial
B Steam activator
C Temperature pilot light
D Supply hose
E Soleplate
F Iron stand
G 'Water tank refill' indicator light
H Steam tank pilot light
I Mains cord
J Steam tank
K Calc-Clean rinsing cap & plug
L Water tank release lever
M Filling opening
N Detachable water tank
O Transport handgrip
P Power on/off switch with pilot light
Q Cup
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference.
Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom of the steam tank 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, the hose or the appliance itself is damaged.
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.
Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the mains.
Never immerse the iron or the steam tank in water.
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Infirm persons should not be allowed to use the appliance without supervision. Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
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 stand.
Always place the iron on the stand or on its heel. Do not put the hot iron on the supply hose or the mains cord. Make sure that mains cord and the supply hose do not come into contact with the hot soleplate.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank.
Always place the appliance on a stable, level and horizontal surface.
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.
If steam escapes from the steam tank when the appliance is heating up, switch the appliance off and tighten the Calc-Clean rinsing plug. If steam continues to escape when the appliance is heating up, switch the appliance off and contact a service centre authorised by Philips.
Rinse the steam tank once a month or after every 10 times of use to prevent damage to your iron.
Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap and unscrew the Calc-Clean rinsing plug when the steam tank is hot.
Before first use
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The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time.This |
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White particles may come out of the soleplate when you use the iron for |
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the first time.This is normal; the particles are harmless and will stop |
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coming out of the iron after a short while. |
BWhen you switch the appliance on, the steam tank may produce a pumping sound.This is normal; the sound tells you that water is being pumped into the steam tank.
1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean the soleplate with a soft cloth.
C 2 Place the steam tank on a stable and level surface, i.e. on the ironing board or on a table.
Preparing for use
Filling the detachable water tank
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix the tap
water with an equal amount of demineralised water.
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Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, other
chemicals or 100 percent distilled water in the water tank.
C 1 Remove the detachable water tank from the steam tank. 2 Fill the water tank with water up to the MAX indication.
3Slide the water tank back into the steam tank.
The water tank can be refilled at any time during use.
This appliance has a built-in water level sensor.When the minimum level in the detachable water tank has been reached, the 'water tank refill' indicator light goes on.
Steam ironing will not be possible!
BNote:When you use the appliance for the first time or after Calc Clean, a lot of water will be pumped from the detachable water tank into the steam tank. Refill the water tank, if necessary.
Setting the temperature
1Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature
-1 Synthetic fabrics ( e.g. acryl, viscose, polyamide) and Silk
-2 Wool
-3 Cotton
-'MAX' Linen
C 2 Set the temperature dial to the required ironing temperature by turning it to the appropriate temperature indication.
3 Insert the plug into an earthed wall socket and set the on/off switch to 'on'.
The steam tank and the iron will now start heating up.
The iron takes approx. 1 minute to heat up to 2 and the steam tank takes approx. 2.5 minutes to heat up.
C As soon as the steam tank has reached its maximum pressure level and is ready for steam ironing, the steam tank pilot light goes out.
Tips
-If the article consists of various kind of fibres, always select the temperature required by the most delicate fibre, i.e. the lowest temperature. If, for example, the fabric consists of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it should be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester (2).
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-If you do not know what kind of fabric(s) the 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, woolen and synthetic materials : iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches.
-Fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches should be ironed in one direction only (along with the nap) while applying very little pressure.
-Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, i.e. those made of synthetic materials.
To make the iron cool down faster, simply apply steam or iron a piece of cloth.
Using the appliance
Steam ironing
The supply hose may become hot during a long ironing session.
B The system may occasionally produce a pumping sound during steam ironing.This is normal and tells you that water is being pumped into the steam tank.
1 Make sure there is enough water in the water tank.
Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures (higher than 2).
C 2 Press the steam activator to start steam ironing.
During steam ironing, the 'steam tank heating up' pilot light goes on from time to time to indicate that the steam tank is heating up to maintain the right temperature and pressure.
The opening and closing of the steam valve in the steam tank will cause a clicking sound.This is perfectly normal.
Ironing without steam
1 Start ironing without pressing the steam activator.
After ironing
C 1 Put the iron on the stand.
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Switch the appliance off. |
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Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron |
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Features
Vertical steaming
Never direct the steam at people.
C You can steam iron hanging curtains and clothes (jackets, suits, coats) by holding the iron in vertical position and pressing the steam activator.
Cleaning and maintenance
After each use
Never immerse the iron in water nor rinse it under the tap.
1Clean the iron with a damp cloth.
2Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive cleaning agent.
Calc Clean
Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap and unscrew the Calc-Clean rinsing plug when the steam tank is hot.
VERY IMPORTANT: Rinse the steam tank once a month or after every
10 times of use to prevent damage to your iron.
BThe scale that develops inside the steam tank will not deposit onto the walls. Just calc-clean the steam tank once or twice a month to keep your Intellicare in good condition.
1Make sure that the steam tank has been unplugged for more than 2 hours and is not hot.
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C 2 Remove the detachable water tank.
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3 Hold the steam tank with both hands and shake well.
4Turn the steam tank on its side and remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap & rinsing plug with a coin.
5Empty the steam tank by pouring out the water into the cup or into the sink.
C 6 Fill the steam tank with fresh water by means of the cup and shake again.
Repeat steps 6 & 7 twice to obtain the best result.
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C 7 Empty the steam tank by pouring out the water into the cup or into the sink.
C 8 Put the Calc-Clean rinsing plug back into the steam tank and tighten with a coin.
C 9 Put the Calc-Clean rinsing cap back onto the steam tank.
Storage
Always let the iron cool down before storing it.
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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 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.
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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.
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The appliance does not become hot. |
There is a connection problem. |
Check the mains cord, the plug and |
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the wall socket. |
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The steam tank has not been switched |
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on. |
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The temperature dial has been set to |
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MIN. |
Smoke comes out of my new iron |
Some parts of the appliance have |
when I switch it on. |
been lightly greased in the factory and |
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may initially give off some smoke when |
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heated. |
The iron does not produce any steam. |
There is not enough water in the |
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water tank. |
Set the on/off switch to 'on'.
Set the temperature dial to the required ironing temperature.
This phenomenon is perfectly normal and will cease after a short while.
Fill the water tank (see 'Preparing for use', section 'Filling the detachable water tank').
The steam tank pilot light is still on. |
Wait until the pilot light goes out. |
The selected ironing temperature is |
Set the temperature to 2 or higher. |
too low for steam ironing. |
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The water tank has not been properly attached to the steam tank.
When the iron has been set to a very high temperature, the steam produced is dry and hardly visible. It will be even less visible when the ambient temperature is relatively high and it will be entirely invisible when the temperature has been set to MAX.
Attach the water tank to the steam tank properly (you will hear a click).
Set the iron to a lower temperature, e.g. 2, to check if the iron is actually producing steam.
Water droplets come out of the |
The selected temperature is too low |
Set the temperature higher than 2. |
soleplate. |
for steam ironing. |
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When you start steam ironing and when you have stopped steam ironing for a while, the steam that was still present in the supply hose will have cooled down and condensed into water, which causes water droplets to come out of the soleplate.
This is perfectly normal. Hold the iron over an old cloth and press the steam activator when you start ironing (again).Wait until steam instead of water comes out of the soleplate.
Flakes and impurities come out of the soleplate or the soleplate is dirty.
Impurities or chemicals present in the Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth. water have deposited in the steam
vents and/or on the soleplate.
The appliance produces a pumping |
Water is being pumped into the steam |
This is normal. |
sound. |
tank. |
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The pumping sound does not stop. |
Unplug the iron immediately and |
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contact an authorised Philips service |
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centre. |
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Dirty water comes out of the soleplate.
Too much scale and minerals have accumulated inside the steam tank.
Rinse the steam tank. See chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance'.
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