Philips 8000 series User Manual page 11

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Features
vertical steaming
Never direct the steam at people.
You can steam iron hanging curtains and clothes (jackets, suits,
,
coats) by holding the iron in vertical position and pressing the steam
activator.
shot of steam (GC8261/GC8260/GC8220 only)
A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases.
1 Set the temperature dial to a position between 3 and MAX.
2 Press the shot-of-steam button.
The shot-of-steam function must be used intermittently. If water
,
droplets come out of the soleplate, let the iron heat up for at least
one minute before using the shot-of-steam function again.
Cleaning and maintenance
after ironing
1 Put the iron on the stand and switch the iron off.
2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
down.
 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp
cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
 Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth.
5 Empty the water tank after cleaning.
Calc-Clean function
Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the steam tank is hot.
VERY IMPORTANT: Rinse the steam tank once a month or after every
10 times of use, to prevent damage to the appliance and for optimal
steaming performance.
1 Make sure that the appliance has been unplugged and has cooled
down for more than 2 hours.
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