Philips GC8215 Manual page 9

tips
- If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of,
determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that is not
visible when you wear or use the article.
- If the fabric consists of various kinds of fibres, always select the
temperature required by the most delicate fibre, i.e. the lowest
temperature. For example: if a fabric consists of 60% polyester and 40%
cotton, it must be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester
(1) and without steam.
- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature,
i.e. those made of synthetic materials.
- If you set a lower temperature during ironing, wait until the iron has
cooled down to the set temperature before you continue ironing. To
make the iron cool down faster, simply press the steam activator or
iron a piece of cloth.
using the appliance
steam ironing
The supply hose may become hot during a long ironing session.
Note: The system may occasionally produce a pumping sound during steam
ironing. This is normal and tells you that water is being pumped into the steam
generator.
1 Make sure there is enough water in the water tank.
 Make sure the appliance is plugged in and switched on.
 Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for
use').
Steam ironing is only possible at ironing temperatures higher than 2.
When the iron has reached the set temperature, the temperature
,
light goes out.
After approx.  minutes, the steam generator is ready for steam
,
ironing.
 Press the steam activator 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.
- To let the iron produce steam continuously, slide the steam lock
backwards while you press the steam activator.
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