Using The Appliance; Steam Ironing - Philips GC8030/08 User Manual

The iron takes approx. 1 minute to heat up to 2 and the steam tank
takes approx. 2.5 minutes to heat up.
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As soon as the steam tank has reached its maximum pressure
level and is ready for steam ironing, the steam tank pilot light goes
out (GC8030/GC7030 only).
Tips
- If the article consists of various kind of fibres, always select the
temperature required by the most delicate fibre, i.e. the lowest
temperature. If, for example, the fabric consists of 60% polyester and
40% cotton, it should be ironed at the temperature indicated for
polyester (2).
- If you do not know what kind of fabric(s) the 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, woolen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the
fabric to prevent shiny patches.
- Fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches should be ironed in one
direction only (along with the nap) while applying very little pressure.
- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature,
i.e. those made of synthetic materials.
To make the iron cool down faster, simply apply steam or iron a
piece of cloth.

Using the appliance

Steam ironing

The supply hose may become hot during a long ironing session.
The system may occasionally produce a pumping sound during steam
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ironing.This is normal and tells you that water is being pumped into the
steam tank.
1 Make sure there is enough water in the water tank.
Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures
(higher than 2).
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2 Press the steam activator to start steam ironing.
During steam ironing, the 'steam tank heating up' pilot light
(GC8030/GC7030 only) goes on from time to time to indicate
that the steam tank is heating up to maintain the right
temperature and pressure.
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