Philips GC1800 Series Manual page 8

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using the appliance
Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This stops after a short while.
Steam ironing
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
 Set the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting
the temperature').
 After the temperature light has gone out, set the steam control to the appropriate steam
position. Make sure that the steam setting you select is suitable for the ironing temperature
selected: (Fig. 6)
l for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to 3)
; for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)
The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it reaches the set temperature.
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Ironing without steam
1 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
 Set the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting
the temperature').
Features
spray function (specific types only)
You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any temperature.
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
 Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be ironed (Fig. 7).
steam boost (specific types only)
A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases.
The steam boost function can only be used at temperature settings between 3 and MAX.
1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 8).
Wait a while before you use the button again to avoid spluttering.
Never direct the steam at people.
vertical steam boost (specific types only)
You can also use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in vertical position. This is useful
for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.
1 Hold the iron in vertical position. Then press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 9)
Never direct the steam at people.
automatic shut-off (specific types only)
The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the heating element if the iron has not
been moved for a while.
The auto-off light starts flashing to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the safety
,
shut-off function (Fig. 10).
- In horizontal position, this happens after 30 seconds.
- In vertical position, this happens after 8 minutes.
1 To let the iron heat up again, pick it up or move it slightly.