PHILIPS GC 8520 User Manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.

Two steps for ergonomic ironing

1Ergonomic iron design (Fig. 1)

The upward-sloping handle ensures a comfortable position of the wrist.

2Ergonomic iron resting mat   (Fig. 2)

To reduce the strain on your wrist, the iron resting mat allows you to place the iron horizontally on the ironing board.

Only use the iron resting mat on an ironing board.Never use it on a surface that is not heat resistant.

General description (Fig. 3)

A Steam boost button

B Temperature light

C Handle

D Temperature dial

E Steam supply hose

F Soleplate

G Steam trigger

H Temperature indicator

IIron platform

J Detachable water tank K Calc-Clean rinsing flap L Calc-Clean rinsing cap M Water tank release lever N Filling hole

O Maximum level mark P Anti-Calc tablet holder

Q Heat-resistant iron resting mat R Carry lock

S Carry lock slide

T Power knob with steam control (ECO, moderate and high steam settings) U ’Water tank empty’ light

V Supply hose storage bracket

W Cord rewind button (GC8565/GC8560 only)  X Mains cord with plug 

Y Cord storage compartment (GC8520/GC8510 only)

Important

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

Danger

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

Warning

-- Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.

-- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the supply hose or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks.

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-- If the mains cord or the supply hose 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 and supply hose come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. -- If steam escapes from under the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the appliance heats up, switch

off the appliance and tighten the Calc-Clean rinsing cap. If steam continues to escape when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and contact a service centre authorised by Philips.

-- Do not remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap from the steam generator when the steam generator is still hot or under pressure.

-- Do not use any other cap on the steam generator than the Calc-Clean rinsing cap that has been supplied with the appliance.

-- Do not put the switched-on iron on the heat-resistant iron resting mat for a long period of time. Only use the heat-resistant iron resting mat to put down the iron briefly during ironing.

Caution

-- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.

-- Check the mains cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage.

-- Always place and use the iron and the steam generator on a stable, level and horizontal surface. -- Fully unwind the mains cord before you put the plug it in the wall socket.

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

-- When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill or empty the steam generator and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: put the iron on the heat-resistant iron resting mat, switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. 

-- Rinse the steam generator regularly according to the instructions in chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.

-- 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.

Using the appliance

Steam ironing

1Place the steam generator on a stable and level surface,e.g.on the hard part of the ironing board or on a table.

2 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank (Fig. 4).

You can detach the water tank and fill it at any time during use. 

Fill the water tank before first use and as soon as the ‘water tank empty’ light flashes.

Do not put hot water,perfume,vinegar,starch,descaling agents,ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank.

Note:If the tap water in your area is very hard,we advise you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled water.

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Note:Do not tilt or shake the steam generator when the water tank is full,otherwise water may spill out of the filling hole.

3Make sure that the water tank is firmly attached to the steam generator,otherwise the iron does not produce any steam.

4 Place the iron resting mat on the ironing board. (Fig. 5)

5Slide the carry lock slide to the left to unlock the iron from the steam generator.Place the iron on the iron resting mat.

6 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and switch on the steam generator.

7To set the required ironing temperature,turn the temperature dial to the appropriate position (Fig. 6).

Note:Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures (temperature settings 2 or higher).

8Turn the power knob to the desired steam setting to switch on the appliance. Make sure the steam setting is suitable for the selected ironing temperature (Fig. 7).

1Set to ECO steam (temperature settings  2 to MAX).

2 Set to moderate steam (temperature settings  3 to MAX).

3Set to maximum steam (temperature setting to MAX).

,, The corresponding steam setting light flashes to indicate that the steam generator is heating up (Fig. 8).

,, After approx.2 minutes,the corresponding steam setting light stays on to indicate that the steam generator is ready for steam ironing.

9 Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed while you steam iron. (Fig. 9)

To iron without steam, simply use the iron without pressing the steam trigger.

Note:You can safely put the hot iron on the iron resting mat during ironing.Do not place the mat with hot iron on a surface that can be scorched by heat.

Note:Do not touch the iron resting mat for some time after you have removed the hot iron from it,as the mat is hot.

Steam boost function

During steam ironing, you can use the steam boost function to remove stubborn creases.

1 Set the temperature dial to a setting between 3 and MAX. 2 Press the steam boost button. (Fig. 10)

Never direct the steam at people.

Note:Some water droplets may appear when you use the steam boost function for the first time.The water droplets disappear after you have used the steam boost function for some time. 

Cleaning and maintenance

Calc-Clean function

Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the steam generator is hot.

Note:The Anti-Calc tablet helps to reduce scale build-up in the steam generator.Rinse the steam generator once a month or after every 10 times of use for optimal steaming performance.

1 Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for 2 hours.

2Remove the detachable water tank.Hold the steam generator with both hands and shake well. (Fig. 11)

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3Open the Calc-Clean rinsing flap that covers the Calc-Clean rinsing cap.Turn the Calc-Clean rinsing cap anticlockwise and remove it. (Fig. 12)

4 Empty the steam generator into the sink (Fig. 13).

5 Fill the steam generator with fresh water,shake well and empty it into the sink again. (Fig. 14) 6 Repeat step 5 a few times to obtain the best result.

7Screw the Calc-Clean rinsing cap tightly back onto the steam generator and put back the Calc-Clean rinsing flap.

8 Put the water tank back into the steam generator.

Storage

1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.

Be careful with the iron resting mat,it may be hot after use. 2 Emtpy the water tank.

3Insert the tip of the iron into the carry lock (1) and then put down the heel of the iron

(2). (Fig. 15)

4 Slide the carry lock slide to the right to lock the iron onto the steam generator. (Fig. 16) 5 GC8565/GC8560:Press the cord rewind button to rewind the mains cord.

6 GC8520/GC8510:Insert the cord neatly into the cord storage compartment.

7 Wind the supply hose around the base and secure it inside the storage hooks (Fig. 17).

8With one hand,you can now easily carry the whole appliance by the handle of the iron. (Fig. 18)

Do not carry the appliance by holding the water tank release lever.

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. 19).

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.

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Problem	Possible cause	Solution
The appliance	There is a connection problem.	Check the mains cord, the plug
does not become		and the wall socket.
hot.

The appliance is not switched on.

Set the power knob with steam control to a steam setting.

The set ironing temperature is too low. 

Set a higher ironing  temperature.

Some smoke	This is normal. Some parts of the	This phenomenon ceases after a
comes out of the	appliance have been greased lightly in	short while.
appliance after I	the factory.
have switched it
on for the first
time.

The appliance	Water is pumped into the boiler
produces a	inside the steam generator.This is
pumping sound.	normal

If the pumping sound continues non-stop, switch off the appliance immediately and unplug it. Contact an authorised Philips service centre.

The appliance	There is not enough water in the	Fill the water tank.
does not produce	water tank.
any steam.

The steam generator is not hot enough to produce steam.

You are not pressing the steam trigger.

Wait until the steam setting light stays on.

Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed while you steam iron.

	The water tank is not placed properly
	in the appliance.
	Superheated (i.e. high-quality) steam is
	hardly visible, especially when the
	temperature dial is set to maximum
	position and even less so when the
	ambient temperature is relatively high.
	The appliance is not switched on.
Water droplets	When you start steam ironing and
come out of the	when you continue steam ironing
soleplate.	after an interruption, the steam that
	was still present in the hose has
	cooled down and condensed into
	water.This causes water droplets to
	come out of the soleplate.
	The temperature dial is set to a
	temperature that is too low for steam
	ironing.

Slide the water tank firmly back into the steam generator (‘click’).

To check if the iron really produces steam, set the iron to a lower temperature setting between 2 and 3 for more visible steam.

Set the power knob with steam control to a steam setting.

This is normal. Hold the iron over an old cloth and press the steam trigger.The cloth absorbs the drops. After a few seconds, steam instead of water comes out of the soleplate.

Set an ironing temperature that is suitable for steam ironing (temperature settings 2 to MAX).