Philips GC1421 - Manual (Page 2)

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Introduction
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General description (Fig. 1)
A Cap of filling opening
B Steam control
1 = minimum steam
2 = maximum steam
t = no steam
u= Calc-Clean function
C Temperature light
D Mains cord
E Water tank
F Soleplate
G Temperature dial
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 type plate
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
If the appliance has an earthed plug, it must be
plugged into 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 the ‘no steam’ position, 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.
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.
2 Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature.
3 Pass the iron over a piece of damp cloth for several
minutes to remove any residues from the soleplate.
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Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for
the first time. This ceases after a short while.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
Never immerse the iron in water.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to the ‘no steam’
position (Fig. 2).
3 Tilt the iron backwards.
4 Open the cap the of filling opening (Fig. 3).
5 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the
maximum level. (Fig. 4)
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents,
ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank.
Note: If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise
you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled water or to
use distilled water only.
6 Close the cap of the filling opening.
Setting the temperature
1 Put the iron on its heel.
2 To set the required ironing temperature, turn the
temperature dial to the appropriate position (Fig. 5).
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing
temperature:
1 Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide,
polyester)
1 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 is not visible when you wear or use
the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side
of the fabric to prevent shiny patches.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing
temperature, such as those made of synthetic fibres.
3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
The temperature light goes on (Fig. 6).
4 When the temperature light has gone out, wait a
while before you start ironing.
The temperature light goes on from time to time during
ironing.
Using the appliance
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 After the temperature light has gone out, set
the steam control to the appropriate steam
position. Make sure that the steam setting you
select is suitable for the ironing temperature
selected: (Fig. 7)
Temperature settings 2 to 3 for minimum steam 1.
Temperature settings 3 to MAX for maximum steam
2.
The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it reaches
the set temperature.
Ironing without steam
1 Set the steam control to the ‘no steam’
position (Fig. 2).
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see
chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Setting the
temperature’).
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Cleaning and maintenance
After ironing
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let
the iron cool down.
2 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate
with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid)
cleaner.
To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with
metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or
other chemicals to clean the soleplate.
3 Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp
cloth.
4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty
the water tank after cleaning.
Calc-Clean function
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If
the water in your area is very hard (i.e. when flakes come
out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean
function more frequently.
1 Set the steam control to the ‘no steam’
position (Fig. 2).
2 Set the temperature dial to MAX.
3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the
water tank.
4 Put the mains plug in the wall socket.
5 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes
out.
6 Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam
control to the Calc-Clean position .
7 Hold the steam control at the Calc-Clean position
and gently shake the iron until all the water in the
tank has been used up (Fig. 8).
Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate.
Scale (if any) is flushed out.
8 After you have used the Calc-Clean function, set
the steam control to the ‘no steam’ position.
9 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water that
comes out of the iron still contains scale particles.
After the Calc-Clean process
1 Connect the iron to the mains to let the soleplate
dry.
2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes
out.
3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to
remove any water stains that have formed on the
soleplate.
4 Let the iron cool down before you store it.
Storage
1 Unplug the appliance and set the steam control to
the ‘no steam’ position.
2 Empty the water tank (Fig. 9).
3 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage
facility. (Fig. 10)
4 Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place.
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance 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 (Fig. 11).
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). If there is no Consumer
Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips
dealer.
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