Philips Comfort LongLife Series Manual page 2

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General description
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A Spray nozzle
B Filling opening
C Shot-of-steam function (GC1675 only)
D Spray button T
E Steam control
- O = no steam
- q = moderate steam
- w = maximum steam
- x = Calc-Clean function
F Extra-steam function (GC1680 only)
G Release button for water tank
H Electronic safety shut-off function (GC1680 only)
I Temperature dial
J Temperature light
K Mains cord
L Type plate
M Water tank
N Anti-calc tablet
Important
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Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save
them for future reference.
Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself is
damaged.
If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service
centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the mains.
Never immerse the iron in water.
Infirm persons should not be allowed to use the appliance without
supervision. Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or
other chemicals in the water tank.
The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause
burns if touched. Do not allow the cord to come into contact with
the soleplate when it is hot.
When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when
you fill or empty the water tank and also when you leave the iron
even for a short while: set the steam control to position 0, put the
iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
Before first use
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1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.
2 Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature and pass the iron over
a piece of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any residues
from the soleplate.
B The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This will
cease after a short while.
Preparing for use
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Filling the water tank
Never immerse the iron in water.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam) (fig. 1).
3 Press and hold the release button and remove the detachable water
tank (fig. 2).
4 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level (fig. 3).
Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with
an equal amount of distilled water or to use distilled water only.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing additives,
chemically descaled water or other chemicals in the water tank.
5 Push the water tank back into the iron ('click').
GC1680, GC1675,GC1665
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Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
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If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) an article is made of, determine
the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will not be visible when
you wear or use the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to
prevent shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as
those made of synthetic fibres.
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The temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.
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You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any
temperature.
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This function provides extra steam to remove very stubborn creases.
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A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases.
The shot-of-steam function can only be used at temperature settings
between 3 and MAX.
Setting the temperature
Put the iron on its heel.
Set the required ironing temperature by turning the temperature dial
to the appropriate position (fig. 4).
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Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)
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Silk
2 Wool
3 Cotton, linen
Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
When the temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you
start ironing (fig. 5).
Using the appliance
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Steam ironing
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
Select 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).
q for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to MAX)
w for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)
The iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been reached.
Ironing without steam
Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing
for use', section 'Setting the temperature').
Features
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Spray function
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).
Extra steam (GC1680 only)
The extra-steam function only works at temperature settings
between 3 and MAX.
Set the steam control to position w (= maximum steam) (fig. 8).
Press and hold the steam control for a maximum of 5 seconds (fig. 9).
Release the steam control and wait at least 1 minute before using this
function again to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.
Shot of steam (GC1675 only)
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