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GC9930
Quick start guide
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Ironing
Steaming
Refreshing
Automatic
shut-off
Storage
Auto
CalcClean
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Exploded view
General description
A Hanger hook
B Refreshing button
C Air vents
D Air vent slide
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B
C
D
E NeverBurn ironing board cover
F Fan
G Board handle
H Board tilting button
I Height adjustment lever
J Locking strap
K Iron compartment
L Iron
M Mains plug
N Rinse tray
O Water tank
P Water tank release button
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Q Power-on light and Auto CalcClean light
R Steamer compartment
S Steamer
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T Steam activator
U Iron power-on button with light
V Blowing/suction button
D Air vent slide
I Height adjustment lever
H Board tilting button
J Locking strap
M Mains plug
E Ironing tips and tricks
• To iron shirts, use the wide end of the board to save time and energy.
• To avoid shine and seam imprints, use the blowing mode. To hold the garment at on the board, use the suction mode.
Ironing
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Put the mains plug M in an earthed
wall socket. The power-on light goes on.
Fill the water tank.
You can use normal tap water.
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Undo the locking strap J and unfold
the ironing board to vertical position.
Set both air vent slides D to the
ironing position.
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Push the board tilting button H and tilt
the board to horizontal position.
Set the ironing board to the
appropriate height with the height
adjustment lever
I.
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If you want to iron with steam, set the
temperature dial of the iron to 2 or
higher and press the steam activator T.
Never direct the steam at people.
Note: When the temperature dial of
the iron is set below
produced, because the iron is not hot
enough.
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If you want to iron in the board blowing
mode, press the blowing button on the
iron.
If you want to iron in the suction mode,
press the suction button on the iron.
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You can safely put down the hot iron on
the board cover during ironing.
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Take the iron out of the iron
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compartment, either from the left or
right side.
Press the iron power-on button U to
switch on the iron. The power-on light
goes on.
After approx. 2 minutes the iron is
ready for use.
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You can store the hot iron in the
heat-resistant storage compartment
immediately after you have switched
off the iron.
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Steaming
A Hanger hook
D Air vent slide
U Steamer power-on button with light
V Blowing/suction button
T Steam activator
H Board tilting button
I Height adjustment lever
J Locking strap
M Mains plug
E Steaming tips and tricks
• The steamer is perfect for all delicate fabrics, such as silk, wool and cashmere.
• To steam a jacket, put it directly on the board. To steam a blouse or a dress, use the hanger hook
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Put the mains plug M in an earthed
wall socket. The power-on light goes on.
Fill the water tank.
You can use normal tap water.
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If you want to use the blowing
function, press the blowing button on
the steamer.
If you want to use the suction function,
press the suction button on the steamer.
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Undo the locking strap J and unfold
the ironing board to vertical position.
Set both air vent slides D to the
ironing position.
Take the steamer out of the
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steamer compartment.
Press the steamer power-on button U
to switch on the steamer. The poweron light goes on.
After approx. 2 minutes the steamer is
ready for use.
Press the steam activator T.
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Never direct the steam at people.
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You can easily hang the steamer on the
board handle G when necessary.
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You can store the hot steamer in the
heat-resistant storage compartment
immediately after you have switched
off the steamer.
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B Refreshing button
C Air vent
D Air vent slide
H Board tilting button
I Height adjustment lever
J Locking strap
M Mains plug
E Refreshing tips and tricks
• Perfect to remove food or cigarette smoke smells from
• Combine the refreshing mode with the steaming mode to
Refreshing
jackets, coats and sweaters.
refresh garments and remove creases at the same time.
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Put the mains plug M in an earthed
wall socket. The power-on light goes on.
Undo the locking strap J and unfold
the ironing board to vertical position.
Set both air vent slides D to the
refreshing position.
Automatic shut-off
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This appliance is equipped with an automatic shut-off function. When the iron or steamer is not used for
more than 10 minutes, the appliance automatically shuts off and is in standby mode. You hear a few beeps and
the green power-on light stays on.
1 To deactivate the automatic shut-off function, press the power-on button on the iron or steamer once.
The power-on light ashes.
2 Wait for the light to stop ashing. When the light stays on, the appliance is ready for use again.
Storage
Press the refreshing button
back of the ironing board.
The appliance starts refreshing your
garment.
This process takes 10 minutes and
stops automatically.
B on the
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Fold the ironing board to the storage
position and lock the board with the
locking strap.
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To store the cord, briey pull it towards
you and then let it go. The cord is
wound up automatically.
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You can now easily move the appliance
by pulling it along by the board handle.
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Note: The Auto CalcClean process is automatically activated at intervals of approximately 3-5 tanks of water used.
Note: Once the Auto CalcClean process is activated, it cannot be stopped or skipped.If the Auto CalcClean process is interrupted (for
Auto CalcClean
example unplugged, rinse tray removed, water tank empty), return it to the original status (for example put the mains plug in an
earthed wall socket, put back the rinse tray, ll up the water tank) then the Auto CalcClean process will resume and continue untill it
is completed.
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When the Auto CalcClean process
is activated the blue Auto CalcClean
light ashes and the appliance beeps.
This process lasts approximately
3 min.
During this process it is normal to
hear pumping and clicking sounds
from the system.
After approximately 3 minutes, rinsed
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water is ushed into the rinse tray
below. The beeping becomes faster and
the red light ashes on the rinse tray.
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Pull out the rinse tray.
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Empty the water into the sink.
The rinse tray overows when it is
not emptied before the next Auto
CalcClean session.
Slide the rinse tray back into the
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appliance. The appliance stops beeping
and the red light goes out.
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Note: When the Auto CalcClean process
is nished, the power-on light goes on.
The appliance starts to heat up and will
be ready for use again in
approx. 2 minutes. The iron will be heated
up before the steam is ready for use.
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Frequently asked questions
This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked about the appliance. If you cannot nd the answer to your question, contact the
Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Question Answer
Why does the system keep beeping
and ashing?
Why does the rinse tray light ash and
the appliance beep?
Why does the water tank light ash? The water tank is empty or not properly placed. In this case, the water tank light ashes, the appliance beeps and the iron/steamer
Why does the light on the iron/
steamer ash?
Why doesn’t the appliance work? There may be a connection problem. Check the mains cord, the plug and the wall socket.
Why does the iron/steamer remain
cold?
Why does the iron/steamer switch off? The auto-shut-off function may have been activated.The appliance is switched off automatically when the steam activator on the
Why does smoke come out of the
iron/steamer?
Why does the refreshing mode switch
off?
Why doesn’t the iron/steamer produce
any steam?
Why does the appliance produce
noise?
Why is the airow insufcient? The air vent slides are probably in the wrong position. In ironing and steaming mode, the air vents must be closed by setting both air
Why are there water droplets/wet
spots on the ironing board?
Why do water droplets come out of
the iron/steamer?
What is the purpose of the blowing
mode?
What is the purpose of the suction
mode?
How do I switch on and off the
blowing/suction function?
How do I remove wrinkles on the
ironing board cover?
If the blue Auto CalcClean light ashes, the Auto CalcClean process may be in process. It takes about 3 minutes to complete. If the
red light at the bottom rinse tray ashes, empty the rinse tray and put it back.If the red light ashes at the water tank. There is not
enough water in the water tank, or the water tank is not properly placed in the water tank compartment. Fill the water tank and put
it back into the water tank compartment properly.
When the Calc-Cleaning process is nished, the rinse tray light starts ashing and the appliance beeps. Empty the rinse tray and
reinsert it before you switch on the iron/steamer.
does not produce steam when the steam activator is pressed. Fill the water tank and insert the water tank properly by pushing it
rmly into the water tank compartment.
The iron/steamer is not yet ready for use. The boiler is still heating up. Wait for 2 minutes until the light stops ashing and stays on.
Then press the steam activator on the iron/steamer to start steaming.
The iron/steamer may not be switched on.Take the iron/steamer out of the storage compartment and press the on/off button on
the iron/steamer once.
The Auto Calc-Clean process may be in progress (the Auto CalcClean light ashes) or the rinse tray is full (the red light on the rinse
tray ashes). Empty the rinse tray and slide it back into the appliance. Wait for approx. 2 minutes. The appliance is heating up. The iron
will be heated up before the steam is ready for use.
iron/steamer has not been used for 10 minutes. Press the on/off button on the iron/steamer once to deactivate the auto-shut-off
function.Wait until the light on the iron/steamer stops ashing and stays on.
Some smoke may come out of the iron/steamer when you use the appliance for the rst time because some parts of the appliance
have been lightly greased.This smoke is normal and ceases after a short while.
The refreshing mode runs for 10 minutes and then switches off automatically. Press the refreshing button to switch on the refreshing
mode again.
There may not be enough water in the water tank or the water tank is not properly placed in the water tank compartment. Fill the
water tank and put it back into the water tank compartment properly.
The appliance may not be hot enough for steaming. Heating up takes two minutes.Wait until the light on the iron/steamer stops
ashing and lights up continuously.Then press the steam activator to start steaming.
You may not have pressed the steam activator. Press the steam activator on the handle of the iron/steamer to start steaming.
The temperature setting of the iron is too low. Set the temperature dial of the iron to two dots or higher.
The Auto CalcClean process may be in progress (when you see the Auto CalcClean light ashing) or the rinse tray is full when the
Auto CalcClean has completed (the red light ashes at the rinse tray). Empty the rinse tray and put it back. Wait for 2 minutes for
the appliance to heat up. The iron will be heated up before the steam is ready for use.
When you hear an intermittent noise, water is intermittently pumped from the water tank into the boiler.
When you hear a long pumping noise and the ACC LED is ashing, the Auto CalcClean process is in progress.
If the noise continues for a long time or if it becomes very loud, rst check whether the water tank is properly inserted into the
appliance. If this is the case but the noise still persists, switch off the appliance and contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre or your
Philips dealer.
The appliance is equipped with an illuminated fan that runs continuously during use.This fan optimises the performance of the
appliance and cannot be switched off.
vent slides to the ironing position. It is normal for some air to come out of the vents after they have been closed; this does not affect
the performance of the appliance. In refreshing mode, the air vents must be opened by setting both air vent slides to the refreshing
position.
If the ironing board is used for a prolonged period, too much steam condenses inside the ironing board, causing wet spots on the
cover. After use, leave the ironing board folded out for some time to let it dry. Alternatively, press the refreshing button and let the
fan operate until the appliance switches off automatically after 10 minutes.Then unplug and store the appliance.
Water collects inside the hose of the iron/steamer.This means that water droplets come out of the iron/steamer during the rst few
seconds of steaming at the start of an ironing/steaming session and after an interruption during the session.
The temperature setting of the iron is too low. Set the temperature dial of the iron to two dots or higher.
When you use the blowing mode, the garment lies on a cushion of air.This prevents shine and seam imprints.
When you use the suction mode, the garment is held at and neat on the ironing board.This ensures creasefree ironing.
To switch on the blowing/suction function on the board, press the blowing/suction button on the iron/steamer once. To switch off
the blowing/suction function, press the same button once again. Please note that there is a gentle suction function on the board at all
times which cannot be switched off. This is to optimise the ironing performance of the system.
The ironing board cover consists of 3 layers. Wrinkles on the board cover are created by folds at the bottom layers. Straighten out
the wrinkles and iron over the board with steam to smoothen the wrinkles. The effect improves when you use the suction on the
board after steam ironing. Press the suction button on the iron once to switch on the board suction.
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Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and
save it for future reference.
Danger
, Never immerse the iron, the steamer or the appliance in
water.
Warning
, Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds
to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
, Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the
supply hoses or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if
the appliance has been dropped or is leaking.
, If the mains cord or the supply hoses of this appliance are
damaged, you must have them replaced by Philips, a service
centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualied 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.
, Never let the mains cord and supply hoses come into contact
with the hot soleplate of the iron.
, If steam escapes from the rinse tray during use, switch off the
appliance and contact a service centre authorised by Philips.
Caution
, Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
, Check the cord and the supply hoses regularly for possible
damage.
, Never remove the ironing board cover while ironing or
immediately after use. Always let the appliance cool down
sufciently before you remove the cover.
, The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may
cause burns if touched.
, When you have nished ironing/steaming, when you clean the
appliance and also when you leave the appliance even for a
short while, remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
, Do not move the appliance while it is in use.
, Do not use the appliance with very wet fabrics.
, Always place and use the appliance on a stable, level and
horizontal surface.
, Do not put a cloth, sheet or any other cover over the
appliance immediately after use.
, Always transport the appliance in storage position with the
ironing board folded and the locking strap properly secured.
, This appliance is intended for household use only. Do not
expose the appliance to atmospheric agents (e.g. rain, sun,
cold).
Type of water to be used
, Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing
aids or other chemicals in the water tank.
, You can use normal tap water. If the tap water in your area is
very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal amount of
distilled water.
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding
electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled properly and according
to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use
based on scientic evidence available today.
Guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem,
please visit the Philips website at www.support.philips.com
or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country
(you nd its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaet).
If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your
local Philips dealer.
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