Philips Comfort LongLife Series Manual page 3

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1 Press and release the shot-of-steam button (fig. 10).
Wait a while before using the button again to avoid spluttering.
Never direct the steam at people.
Electronic safety shut-off function (GC1680 only)
The electronic safety shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it
has not been moved for a while.
The auto-off light starts blinking to indicate that the iron has been
switched off by the safety shut-off function (fig. 11).
- In horizontal position, this will happen after 30 seconds.
- In vertical position, this will happen after 8 minutes.
To let the iron heat up again:
- Pick up the iron or move it slightly.
- The auto-off light goes out and the temperature light goes on.
- When the temperature light has gone out and goes on again, the iron is
ready for use.
Cleaning and maintenance
After ironing
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.
2 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth
and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.
To keep the soleplate smooth, you should avoid hard contact with metal
objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean
the
soleplate.
3 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after
cleaning.
Double-Active Calc System
1 The anti-calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents
(fig. 12).
The anti-calc tablet is constantly active and does not need replacement.
2 The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles (fig. 13).
Calc-Clean function
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your
area is very hard (i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing),
you should use the Calc-Clean function more frequently.
Set the steam control to position O.
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2 Set the temperature dial to MAX.
3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.
4 Put the plug in the wall socket.
5 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.
6 Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to the Calc-
Clean position x (fig. 14).
7 Pull the steam control slightly upwards and gently shake the iron until
all water in the tank has been used up.
Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Scale (if any) will be
flushed out.
8 After having used the Calc-Clean function, press the steam control
back to its original position and set it to position O.
Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water coming out of the iron still
contains scale particles.
After the Calc-Clean process
1 Connect the iron to the mains to let the soleplate dry.
2 Unplug the iron when the light has gone out.
3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water
stains that may have formed on the soleplate.
4 Let the iron cool down before you store it.
GC1680, GC1675,GC1665
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Cleaning the steam control needle
1 Pull the steam control out of the appliance (fig. 13).
2 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle (fig. 15).
Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.
3 Reinsert the steam control needle by placing the point of the needle
exactly in the centre of the hole and by fitting the small projection on
the side of the needle into the slot (fig. 16).
Set the steam control to position O.
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Storage
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1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged and set the steam control to
position O.
2 Empty the water tank (fig. 17).
3 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility.
4 Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place (fig. 18).
Guarantee & service
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If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips
website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre
in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee
leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your
local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic
Appliances and Personal Care BV.
4239 000 57991