Using Your Appliance; Optimaltemp Technology; Steam Boost Function - Philips Perfect Care Elite Plus GC9660 User Manual

Using your appliance

OptimalTEMP technology

The OptimalTEMP technology enables you to iron all types of ironable fabrics, in any order, without adjusting the iron
temperature setting.
Fabrics with these symbols are ironable, for example linen, cotton, polyester, silk, wool, viscose and rayon (Fig. 2).
Fabrics with this symbol are not ironable. These fabrics include synthetic fabrics such as Spandex or elastane,
Spandex-mixed fabrics and polyolefins (e.g. polypropylene), but also prints on garments (Fig. 3).
During ironing, you can place the iron either on the iron platform or horizontally on the ironing board. Thanks to the
OptimalTEMP technology, the soleplate will not damage the ironing board cover (Fig. 4).
Ironing
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Press and hold the steam trigger to start ironing (Fig. 5).
Never direct steam at people.
Note: For best result on tough fabrics such as cotton, linen and jeans, keep the steam trigger pressed continuously
when you move the iron over the fabric. Then move the iron over the same area a few more times without steam to
dry the fabric.
Note: For the best results on silk and shiny synthetic fabrics, it is recommended to keep the steam trigger pressed
continuously while ironing.
sensor and intelligent automatic steam mode
The intelligent sensor inside your iron knows exactly when and how your iron is moving. When you activate
intelligent automatic steam mode, the
enable your iron to release the right amount of steam automatically without you having to press the steam trigger. This
will help you to get great results faster and easier.
- To activate the intelligent automatic steam mode, press the intelligent automatic steam button on top of the iron
handle. The intelligent automatic steam light turns on (Fig. 6).
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The 'iron ready' light moves back and forth when the iron is moving.
Note: in intelligent automatic steam mode, steam comes out automatically when you move the iron and stops when
you stop moving the iron (Fig. 7). You can still press the steam trigger in this mode to activate the steam when the
iron is not moving.
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You can use the intelligent automatic steam mode in all steam settings, including ECO and MAX.
Note: for your safety, in intelligent automatic steam mode, the steam stops when the soleplate is tilted.
- To exit the intelligent automatic steam mode, press the intelligent automatic steam button. The intelligent
automatic steam light turns off. You need to press the steam trigger to continue your ironing.

Steam boost function

The steam boost function is designed to help tackle difficult creases.
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Press the steam trigger twice quickly to activate the steam boost function. The appliance releases 3 powerful shots
of steam (Fig. 8).
sensor will start recognizing the movements of your iron and will
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