Philips GC2800 Series User Manual page 2

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Introduction
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General description (Fig. 1)
A Spray nozzle
B
Cap of filling opening
C Spray button 8
D Steam control
- b= Calc-Clean function
- 0 = no steam
- l = minimum steam
- ; = maximum steam
E Steam boost button \
F Auto-off light (GC2860 only)
G Mains cord
H Temperature light
I Anti-Calc tablet (GC2860/GC2840/GC2830/
GC2820 only)
Note: Anti-Calc tablet not visible from the outside.
J Type plate
K Water tank
L
Temperature dial
M Soleplate
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- Never immerse the iron in water.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord
or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the
appliance has been dropped or leaks.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it
replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is
connected to the mains.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
- Do not let the mains cord come into contact with
the hot soleplate of the iron.
Caution
- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall
socket.
- Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage.
- The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot
and may cause burns if touched.
- When you have finished ironing, when you clean the
appliance, when you fill or empty the water tank and
also when you leave the iron even for a short while:
set the steam control to position O, put the iron on
its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall
socket.
- Always place and use the iron on a stable, level and
horizontal surface.
- Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents,
ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank.
- This appliance is intended for household use only.
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.
Before first use
1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the
soleplate.
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2 Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature and
pass the iron over a piece of damp cloth for several
minutes to remove any residues from the soleplate.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents,
ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other
chemicals in the water tank.
1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no
steam) (Fig. 2).
3 Open the cap of the filling opening.
4 Tilt the iron and fill the water tank up to maximum
level under the tap (Fig. 3).
Note: Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Note: If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise
you to use distilled water. Do not use chemically descaled
water.
5 Close the cap of the filling opening ('click').
Selecting the temperature and the steam
settings
Fabric type Temperature Steam
setting setting
&
Linen MAX
&
Cotton
3
$
Wool
2
Silk 0
1
Synthetic 0
1
fabrics (e.g.
Acrylic, nylon,
polyamide,
polyester).
- Check the laundry care label for the required ironing
temperature:
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 will not be visible when you wear or
use the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side
of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. Avoid using the
spray function to prevent stains.
1 To set the appropriate ironing temperature, turn
the temperature dial to the appropriate position
(see 'Temperature and steam settings table') (Fig. 4).
2 Set the appropriate steam setting (see
'Temperature and steam settings table').
Note: Make sure that the steam setting you select is suitable
for the set ironing temperature.
3 Put the iron on its heel.
4 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
The temperature light goes on.
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5 When the temperature light goes out, wait a while
before you start ironing.
During ironing, the temperature light goes on from
,
time to time. This indicates that the iron is heating
up to the set temperature.
Using the appliance
Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for
the first time. This stops after a short while.
Steam ironing
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water
tank.
2 Set the recommended ironing temperature (see
chapter 'Preparing for use', 'Temperature and steam
setting table').
3 Set the appropriate steam setting. Make sure
that the steam setting is suitable for the ironing
temperature selected:
$ for minimum steam (temperature settings
-
and ).
3
& for maximum steam (temperature settings
-
to MAX).
Note: The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it has
reached the set temperature.
Ironing without steam
1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no
steam) (Fig. 2).
2 Set the recommended ironing temperature (see
chapter 'Preparing for use', 'Temperature and steam
setting table').
Features
Spray function
You can use the spray function at any temperature
to moisten the article to be ironed. This helps
remove stubborn creases.
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water
tank.
2 Press the spray button several times to moisten the
Steam
article to be ironed (Fig. 5).
boost
Steam boost function
Yes
A powerful boost of steam helps to remove very
stubborn creases.
Yes
The steam boost function only works at temperature
N.A. settings between
3
1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 6).
N.A.
Vertical shot of steam
N.A.
You can also use the steam boost function when you hold
the iron in vertical position. This is useful for removing
creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.
1 Hold the iron in vertical position and press and
release the steam boost button (Fig. 7).
Never direct the steam at people.
Drip stop
This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function: the
iron automatically stops producing steam when the
temperature is too low to prevent water from dripping
out of the soleplate. When this happens you hear a click
sound.
Automatic shut-off function (specific
types only)
The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off
the iron if it has not been moved for a while.
The red auto-off light flashes to indicate that the
,
iron has been switched off by the automatic shut-
off function (Fig. 8).
To let the iron heat up again:
1 Pick up the iron or move it slightly.
The automatic shut-off light stops flashing.
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If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped
,
below the set ironing temperature, the temperature
light goes on.
2 If the temperature light goes on after you have
moved the iron, wait for it to go out before you
start ironing.
Note: If the temperature light does not go on after you move
the iron, the soleplate still has the right temperature and the
iron is ready for use.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning
1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the
plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
down.
2 Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the
soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive
(liquid) cleaning agent.
2
3
and MAX.
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