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EnGlish 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. The powerful pressurised ironing system produces non-stop steam to make ironing easier. Thanks to the large water tank, you can iron without interruption.
If the mains cord or the supply hose 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.
Note: If the water tank is not properly placed, the iron does not produce any steam. Water tank refill light (GC8261/GC8260/GC8225/GC8220 only) When the water tank is empty, the water tank refill light starts flashing and steam ironing is no longer possible.
Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket. Switch on the appliance. GC8261/GC8260/GC8225/GC8220 only: Press the on/off button once. The power-on light of the on/off button goes on. The temperature light on the iron goes on. When the iron has reached the set temperature, the temperature light goes out.
EnGlish 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 pumped into the steam generator.
There are one or two ways to iron without steam: All types: Simply start ironing without pressing the steam trigger. GC8261/GC8260/GC8225/GC8220 only: Select steam setting a (no steam) and start ironing. Tips When you steam iron woollen fabrics, shiny patches may occur. To prevent this, use a dry pressing cloth or turn the article inside out and iron the reverse side.
EnGlish Cleaning and maintenance After ironing Put the iron on the iron stand (see chapter ‘Storage’) and switch off the appliance. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down. Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
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Repeat steps 6 & 7 twice to obtain the best result. Screw the Calc-Clean rinsing cap tightly back onto the steam generator. Calc-Clean light (GC8261/GC8260 only) The Calc-Clean light flashes for 30 seconds when it is time to rinse the steam generator.
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Always let the appliance cool down before you store it. GC61/GC60 only: Insert the tip of the iron into the safe storage lock on the stand. GC8261/GC8260 only: Press down the back of the iron firmly (‘click’). Empty the water tank.
Guarantee & service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet).
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The pumping sound does not stop. Unplug the iron immediately and contact an authorised Philips service centre. The iron produces The steam lock has been set to ‘on’. Set the steam lock to ‘off ’ if you only steam continuously.
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If the underside of the ironing board is wet, wipe it with a piece of dry cloth. GC8261/GC8260/ Steam may have condensed in the hose, Make sure the temperature is set to GC8225/GC8220 the temperature may have been set 3 or higher.
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