Philips GC8300 Series User Manual page 10

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3 Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for
use').
Steam ironing is only possible at ironing temperatures higher than 2.
4 Set the required steam setting with the + and - buttons on the steam
generator control panel.
p for maximum steam (temperature setting MAX).
[ for moderate steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX).
ECO for minimum steam (temperature settings 2 to MAX).
a for no steam (temperature settings 1 to MAX).
The steam light flashes to indicate that the steam generator is
,
heating up.
After approx. 2 minutes, the steam light stays on continuously to
,
indicate that the steam generator is ready for steam ironing.
Note: During ironing, you can adjust the steam setting with the + and - steam
buttons. It takes a few moments before the amount of steam is adjusted.
5 Press the steam trigger to start steam ironing.
When you put down the iron during ironing, put it on its heel or on the
iron stand.
The opening and closing of the steam valve in the steam generator
,
causes a clicking sound. This is normal.
Steam lock function
The steam lock allows you to steam iron non-stop without having to press
the steam activator continuously.
- When you slide the steam lock forwards, the iron produces steam
continuously. To stop steaming, slide the steam lock backwards.
- When the steam lock is deactivated, the iron only produces steam
when you press the steam trigger.
Note: Release the steam lock when you put the iron on its heel or on the iron
stand. This prevents that hot steam escapes from the iron or that the iron
stand gets wet.
vertical steaming
Never direct the steam at people.
1 Hold the iron in vertical position and press the steam trigger to
steam iron hanging curtains and clothes (jackets, suits, coats).
Shot of steam
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.
Note: Use the shot-of-steam function intermittently. If water droplets come out
of the soleplate, let the iron heat up for at least one minute before you use the
shot-of-steam function again.