Philips PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9600 User Manual page 5

Fabrics with this symbol are not ironable. These fabrics include synthetic fabrics such as
Spandex or elastane, Spandex-mixed fabrics and polyolefins (e.g. polypropylene), but
also prints on garments (Fig. 3).
During ironing, you can place the iron either on the iron platform or horizontally on the
ironing board. Thanks to the OptimalTEMP technology, the soleplate will not damage the
ironing board cover (Fig. 4).
Ironing
Read this user manual, the important information leaflet, and the quick start guide
carefully before you use the appliance. Save them for future reference.
1 Press and hold the steam trigger to start ironing (Fig. 5).
Never direct steam at people.
Note: For best result on tough fabrics such as cotton, linen and jeans, keep the steam
trigger pressed continuously when you move the iron over the fabric. Then move the
iron over the same area a few more times without steam to dry the fabric.
Note: For the best results on silk and shiny synthetic fabrics, it is recommended to keep
the steam trigger pressed continuously while ironing.
sensor and intelligent automatic steam mode
The intelligent
moving. When you activate intelligent automatic steam mode, the
start recognizing the movements of your iron and will enable your iron to release the right
amount of steam automatically without you having to press the steam trigger. This will
help you to get great results faster and easier.
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To activate the intelligent automatic steam mode, press the intelligent automatic
steam button on top of the iron handle. The intelligent automatic steam light turns on
(Fig. 6).
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The 'iron ready' light moves back and forth when the iron is moving.
Note: in intelligent automatic steam mode, steam comes out automatically when you
move the iron and stops when you stop moving the iron (Fig. 7). You can still press the
steam trigger in this mode to activate the steam when the iron is not moving.
- You can use the intelligent automatic steam mode in all steam settings, including ECO
and MAX.
Note: for your safety, in intelligent automatic steam mode, the steam stops when the
soleplate is tilted.
- To exit the intelligent automatic steam mode, press the intelligent automatic steam
button. The intelligent automatic steam light turns off. You need to press the steam
trigger to continue your ironing.
sensor inside your iron knows exactly when and how your iron is
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sensor will