Philips GC5020/00 Manual page 7

- Do not let the mains cord and supply hose come into contact with hot steam when it the
appliance is in operation.
- When you have finished steaming, when you clean the appliance and also when you leave the
appliance even for a short while, switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the
wall socket.
- Do not move the appliance while it is in use.
- This appliance is intended for household use only.
- Never drag or pull the appliance across the floor.
Type of water to be used
- Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the
water tank.
- You can use normal tap water. If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it
with an equal amount of distilled water.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientific evidence available today.
Filling the water tank
Note: You can use normal tap water. If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it
with an equal amount of distilled water.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water
tank.
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Note: Always empty the water tank before you refill it.
1 Open the cap of the filling opening.
2 Fill the water tank up to the MAX level with the filling cup supplied. (Fig. 2)
3 Close the cap of the filling opening ('click').
Note: You can refill the water tank at any time. Always unplug the appliance before you start to refill the
water tank.
using the appliance
- Make sure the water level in the water tank is above the MIN level at all times.
- To prevent the hose from forming a U-shape, always place the steamer on the floor to ensure
that the hose is straight. If you hear an excessive croaking sound or if the steam output is
irregular, lift the steamer head from time to time to straighten the hose. This allows any
condensation to flow back into the water tank (Fig. 3).
- When you use the steamer, steam condenses inside the hose. When the hose forms a U-shape,
this condensation cannot flow back into the water tank and causes a croaking sound and
irregular steam output. To prevent this as much as possible, always place the steamer on the
floor to ensure that the hose is straight. If you hear an excessive croaking sound or if the steam
output is irregular, lift the steamer head from time to time to straighten the hose. This allows any
condensation to flow back into the water tank (Fig. 4).
1 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket (Fig. 5).
2 Press the on/off button on top of the appliance to switch on the appliance (Fig. 6).
- GC510: The on/off button lights up.
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