Philips GC8420/02 User Manual page 9

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, The corresponding steam setting light flashes to indicate that the
steam generator is heating up.
After approx. 2 minutes, the corresponding steam setting light stays
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on to indicate that the steam generator is ready for steam ironing.
9 Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed while you steam iron.
To iron without steam, simply use the iron without pressing the steam
trigger.
Note: You can safely put the hot iron on the iron resting mat during ironing. Do
not place the mat with hot iron on a surface that can be scorched by heat.
Note: Do not touch the iron resting mat for some time after you have removed
the hot iron from it, as the mat is hot.
steam boost function (gC8461/gC8460 only)
During steam ironing, you can use the steam boost function to remove
stubborn creases.
1 Set the temperature dial to a setting between 3 and MAX.
2 Press the steam boost button.
Never direct the steam at people.
Note: Some water droplets may appear when you use the steam boost
function for the first time. The water droplets disappear after you have used
the steam boost function for some time.
Cleaning and maintenance
Calc-Clean function
Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the steam generator is
hot.
Note: Rinse the steam generator once a month or after every 10 times of use
to prevent damage to the appliance and for optimal steaming performance.
1 Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for 2 hours.
2 Remove the detachable water tank. Hold the steam generator with
both hands and shake well.
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