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Philips GC488 User Manual page 2

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Base
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Steamer head
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Steam supply hose
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De-calc knob
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Steamer head holder
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Water tank
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Hanger
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Pole lock clip
Glove
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Pole
Brush
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Steam dial
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully
benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
Important
Read this important information before you use the appliance and save t
for future reference.
Danger
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Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it
under the tap.
Warning
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Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
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Do not use the appliance if the plug, mains cord or the appliance
itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or
leaks.
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Do not connect the appliance to a direct current supply.
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Always return the appliance to a service centre authorised by Philips
for examination or repair. Do not attempt to repair the appliance
yourself, otherwise the guarantee becomes invalid.
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If the mains cord is damaged you must have it replaced by Philips, a
service centre authorized by Philips or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
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Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the
mains.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
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When you have finished steaming, when you fill or empty the water
tank, when you perform cleaning and rinsing and when you leave
the appliance even for a short while, remove the mains plug from the
wall socket.
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Keep the appliance and its cord out of children less than 8 years of
age when it is energized or cooling down.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
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Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
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Do not open the de-calc knob when the appliance is ON. Follow
instruction manual recommendation on the cooling time before
opening.
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Do not place the appliance on a surface with the steamer head
touching the surface while the appliance is hot or connected to the
mains.
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Do not let the mains cord come into contact with hot steam when
the appliance is in operation.
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Keep the water tank closed after filling it and while using the
appliance.
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The plug must be plugged to a power outlet of the same technical
characteristics of the plug only.
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Do not shake the steamer head while the appliance is in operation.
Caution
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Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage.
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Beware of hot steam and hot water that comes out from steamer
nozzle during use. Steam and hot water can cause burns. Care
should be taken when using the appliance due to the emission of
steam.
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The nozzle of steamer head can become extremely hot and may
cause burns if touched.
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Unplug the appliance during filling and cleaning.
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This appliance is intended for household use only.
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Never drag or pull the appliance across the floor.
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Do not place the steamer base on top of table or chair but rather
keep the steamer base on the floor during usage duration.
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If the hose forms a U shape, steam condenses in the hose. This
causes irregular steam or water droplets to come out of the steamer
head.
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Steam may damage or cause discolouration of certain wall or door
finishes.
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Do not use the appliance when the water tank is empty.
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Do not open the de-calc knob when the appliance is ON. Follow
instruction manual recommendation on the cooling time before
opening.
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CAUTION: Hot water !
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Recycling
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Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
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Follow your country's rules for the separate collection of electrical
and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative
consequences for the environment and human health.
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support
or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.
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Your appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. In
case you live in an area with hard water, fast scale build-up may
occur. Therefore, it is recommended to use water without minerals
such as distilled or purified water to prolong the lifetime of your
appliance.
Note: Do not add perfume, vinegar, mineral water, starch, descaling
agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals
as they may cause water spitting, brown staining, or damage to
your appliance.
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Multi steam settings are provided to save water and energy. You
can increase the steam setting for more steam power at any point
of time. The appliance is safe to use on all fabrics at any setting.
Note: The steam supply hose becomes warm during steaming.
This is normal.
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Put the glove on the hand you are using to hold a garment. The
glove protects your hand against the steam from the steamer head.
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Caution: Do not attach or detach the brush while the steam is on
or the steamer head is hot.
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> 1 hour
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To maintain optimal steam performance and prolong the lifetime
of the appliance, it is important to remove scales and impurities
inside the appliance regularly. Therefore, it is recommended to
perform the de-calc process at least once a month.
Before you start de-calc process, make sure there is some water in
the water tank.
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10 min.
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Note: Clean the appliance and wipe any deposits off the steamer
head with a damp cloth and non-abrasive liquid cleaning agent.
Always empty the water tank after usage, to prevent calc build-up
and maintain good steam performance.
We will recommend you to store the set in an up-right position,
with steamer head docking at the top.
Do avoid any bending of hose.
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Note: Use a soft bristle bendable brush to clean the inner of the
water tank (brush is not included).
Note: Do not add perfume, vinegar, mineral water, starch, descaling
agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals
as they may cause water spitting, brown staining, or damage to
your appliance.
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Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The appliance
The steamer has not
Let the appliance heat
produces no steam
heated up sufficiently.
up for approximately
or irregular steam.
45 seconds.
Steam has condensed
Lift the steamer head
in the hose.
to straighten the hose
vertically. This allows
any condensation to
flow back.
Low water level in the
Refill the water tank
tank or the tank is not
and insert it properly.
inserted properly.
Too much scale
Perform de-calc
has built up in the
process. Refer to
appliance.
section.
Water droplets
You have left the
Lift the steamer head
drip from the
steamer head and/or
to straighten the hose
steamer head or the
the steam supply hose
vertically. This allows
appliance produces
in horizontal position
any condensation to
a croaking sound.
for a long time.
flow back.
When the hose forms a
Lift the steamer head
U-shape, condensation
to straighten the hose
in the hose cannot flow
vertically. This allows
back into the water
any condensation to
tank.
flow back.
An excessive amount
The water in the
Perform de-calc
of water drips out of
appliance is dirty or
process. Refer to
the steamer head
has been left inside the
section.
when the appliance
appliance for a long
is heating up.
time.
Water leaks out from
You have not closed
Close the water tank
the steamer base.
the water tank cap or
cap or de-calc knob
de-calc knob securely.
securely.
The water tank is not
Insert the tank properly.
inserted properly.

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