Setting The Temperature; Ironing Without Steam; English - Philips EasyCare GC3260 Instructions Manual

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Important
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Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference.
Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the
appliance.
Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the mains.
Never immerse the iron in water.
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched.
Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
Before first use
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1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic shield from the soleplate (fig. 1).
B The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This will cease after a short while.
Preparing for use
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Filling the water tank
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (fig. 2).
3 Open the cap of the filling opening.
4 Tilt the iron backwards and fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level by means of the filling cup
(fig. 3).
Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing additives, chemically descaled water or other chemicals in
the water tank.
5 Close the cap of the filling opening ('click').

Setting the temperature

1 Put the iron on its heel and set the required ironing temperature by turning the temperature dial to the appropriate
position (fig. 4).
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
- 1 Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)
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- Silk
- 2 Wool
- 3 Cotton, linen
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. Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those made of
synthetic fibres.
2 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
3 When the amber temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you start ironing (fig. 5).
The amber temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.
Using the appliance
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Steam ironing
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').
3 Select the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam setting you select is suitable for the ironing
temperature selected: (fig. 6).
1 - 2 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to 3)
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- 3 - 4 for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)
The iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been reached.
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If the selected ironing temperature is too low (MIN to 2), water may drip from the soleplate (see section 'Drip stop').
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Ironing without steam

1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (fig. 2).
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').
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