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GC9600 series
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ҚАЗАҚША 10
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GC9600 series
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Introduction
This iron has been approved by The Woolmark Company Pty Ltd for the ironing of wool only
products provided that the garments are ironed according to the instructions on the garment label
and those issued by the manufacturer of this iron. R1501. In United Kingdom, Eire, HongKong and
India, the Woolmark trademark is a Certication trademark.
Product overview (Fig. 1)
1 Steam supply hose
2 Iron platform
3 First supply hose storage compartment
4 Mains cord with plug
5 ECO button with light
6 On/off button with safety auto off light and TURBO setting
7 ’Water tank empty’ light
8 EASY DE-CALC light
9 EASY DE-CALC knob
10 Cord storage compartment
11 Second supply hose storage compartment
12 Detachable water tank
13 Carry lock
14 Carry lock release button
15 Soleplate
16 Steam trigger
17 ‘Iron ready’ light
18 Filling hole
19 Protective glove for vertical ironing (specic types only)
Important
Read the separate important information leaet and the user manual carefully before you use the
appliance. Save both documents for future reference.
Temperature setting
The Optimal Temp technology enables you to iron all types of ironable fabrics, in any order, without
adjusting the iron temperature setting.
Fabrics with these symbols are ironable, for example linen, cotton, polyester, silk, wool, viscose
and rayon (Fig. 2).
Fabrics with this symbol are not ironable. These fabrics include synthetic fabrics such as Spandex or
elastane, Spandex-mixed fabrics and polyolens (e.g. polypropylene), but also prints on garments (Fig. 3).
Using your appliance
Ironing
Please read the quick start guide in the packaging carefully to start using your appliance.
Steam boost function
The steam boost function is designed to help tackle difcult creases.
-Double press the steam trigger for a continuous shot of steam. It is not necessary to press and
hold the steam trigger continuously when the steam boost function is activated. To stop the
steam boost function, press the steam trigger once. (Fig. 4)
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Vertical ironing
Hot steam is emitted from the iron. Never attempt to remove creases from a garment
that someone is wearing. Do not apply steam near your or someone else’s hand.
You can use the iron in vertical position to remove wrinkles from hanging fabrics.
1 Specictypesonly:putontheglove.
2 Hold the iron in vertical position, press the steam trigger and touch the garment slightly
with the soleplate (Fig. 5).
ECO setting
During ironing, you can use the ECO setting to save energy but still have sufcient steam to iron all
your garments.
Note: For the best results, we advise you to use the ‘Optimal Temp’ setting.
1 Press the ECO button. (Fig. 6)
, The ECO button lights up green.
2 To switch back to the ‘Optimal Temp’ setting, press the ECO button again.
, The green light in the ECO button goes out.
TURBO setting
You can use the TURBO setting for faster ironing and a higher amount of steam. You can also use it
for vertical ironing.
Note: As the TURBO function produces a high amount of steam, the supply hose may become hotter than
at the OptimalTemp and ECO settings. This is normal.
1 Press and hold the on/off button for 2 seconds until the light turns white. (Fig. 7)
, The ‘iron ready’ light on the iron and the white TURBO light in the on/off button start to
2 To switch back to the ‘Optimal Temp’ setting, press and hold the on/off button for 2 seconds
until the light turns blue again.
Safety auto-off mode
-To save energy, the appliance switches off automatically when it has not been used for
10 minutes. The auto-off light in the on/off button starts to ash (Fig. 8).
-To activate the appliance again, press the on/off button. The appliance then starts to heat
up again.
Note: The appliance is not switched off completely when it is in auto-off mode. To switch off the
appliance, press the on/off button.
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IMPORTANT - DESCALING
It is very important to perform the descaling procedure as soon as the EASY
DE-CALC light starts to ash and the appliance beeps continuously.
The EASY DE-CALC light ashes and the appliance beeps continuously after about a month or
10 ironing sessions to indicate that the appliance needs to be descaled. Perform the following
descaling procedure before you continue ironing.
1 Remove the plug from the wall socket (Fig. 9).
2 Place the appliance on the edge of the tabletop.
3 Hold a cup (with a capacity of at least 350ml) under the EASY DE-CALC knob and turn the
5 When no more water comes out of the appliance, reinsert the EASY DE-CALC knob and
turn it clockwise to fasten it. (Fig. 12)
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, visit www.philips.com/support
for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
ProblemPossible causeSolution
The ironing board
cover becomes
wet or there are
water droplets on
the garment
during ironing.
Water droplets
come out of the
soleplate.
Steam and/or
water come out
from under the
EASY DE-CALC
knob.
Steam has condensed on the
ironing board cover after a long
ironing session.
You have an ironing board
cover that is not designed to
cope with the high steam rate
of the appliance.
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 EASY DE-CALC knob is
not tightened properly.
The rubber sealing ring of the
EASY DE-CALC knob is worn.
Replace the ironing board cover if the foam
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. You can buy felt in a
fabric shop.
Put an extra layer of felt material under
the ironing board cover to prevent
condensation on the ironing board.
You can buy felt in a fabric shop.
Steam away from the garment for a few
seconds.
Switch off the appliance and let the
appliance cool down for 2 hours.
Unscrew the EASY DE-CALC knob and
screw it back onto the appliance properly.
Note: Some water may escape when you
remove the knob.
Contact an authorised Philips service
centre for a new EASY DE-CALC knob.
ProblemPossible causeSolution
Dirty water and
impurities come
out of the
soleplate or the
soleplate is dirty.
The iron leaves
a shine or an
imprint on the
garment.
The appliance
does not produce
any steam.
The appliance has
switched off. The
light in the on/off
button ashes.
The appliance
produces a
pumping sound.
Impurities or chemicals present
in the water have deposited in
the steam vents and/or on the
soleplate.
Too much scale and minerals
have accumulated inside the
appliance.
The surface to be ironed was
uneven, for instance because
you were ironing over a seam
or a fold in the garment.
There is not enough water in
the water tank (the ‘water tank
empty’ light ashes).
The appliance is not hot
enough to produce steam.
You did not press the steam
trigger.
The water tank is not placed in
the appliance properly.
The appliance is not switched
on.
The auto-off function is
activated automatically when
the appliance has not been
used for more than 10 minutes.
Water is pumped into the
boiler inside the appliance. This
is normal.
Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
Descale the appliance regularly (see
chapter ‘Important - DESCALING’).
PerfectCare is safe on all garments. The
shine or imprint is not permanent and will
come off if you wash the garment. Avoid
ironing over seams or folds or you can
place a cotton cloth over the area to be
ironed to avoid imprints at seams and folds.
Fill the water tank (see chapter ‘Using your
appliance’, section ‘Filling the water tank’).
Wait until the ‘iron ready’ light on the iron
lights up continuously.
Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed
while you iron.
Slide the water tank back into the appliance
rmly (‘click’).
Insert the plug in the wall socket and press
t
he on/off button to switch on the appliance.
Press the power on/off button to switch on
the appliance again.
If the pumping sound continues nonstop,
switch off the appliance and remove the
plug from the wall socket. Contact an
authorised Philips service centre.
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Technical information
-Rated voltage: 220-240V
-Rated frequency: 50-60 Hz
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