English Manual: Parts, Operation, and Problem Solving - Philips GC1022/40 EasySpeed - User Manual - Page 2

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General description (Fig.1)

1 Spray nozzle

2 Cap of filling opening

3 Steam control

CALC CLEAN = Calc-Clean function

• = dry ironing

ECO = optimal steam

= maximum steam

= turbo steam

4 Steam boost button

5 Spray button

6 Temperature dial

7 Temperature light (specific types only: with safety-auto off indication)

8 Mains cord

9 Type plate

10 Water tank with MAX water level indication

11 Soleplate

Using the appliance

Filling the water tank

Note:Your appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. If you live in an area with very hard water, fast scale build-up may occur. In this case, it is recommended to mix 50% distilled water and 50% tap water to prolong the lifetime of your appliance.

Note: Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals in the water tank.

1 Set the steam control to position - (dry ironing). (Fig. 2)

2 Fill the water tank up to the MAX indication. (Fig. 3).

3 Close the cap of the filling opening.

Selecting temperature and steam setting

Table 1

Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester).

Note:As indicated in the table above, do not use steam or steam boost at a low temperature, otherwise hot water may leak from the iron.

1 Consult table 1 to set the temperature dial to the appropriate setting for your garment (Fig. 4).

2 Put the iron on its heel and plug it in. The temperature light goes on to indicate that the iron is heating up (Fig. 5).

3 When the temperature light goes out, the iron has reached the correct temperature.

4 Consult table 1 to select a steam setting that corresponds to the temperature you have set (Fig. 6).

Note:To use turbo steam , keep the steam control pressed to the turbo steam position continuously.

Features

Spray function

Press the spray button to moisten the article to be ironed.This helps remove stubborn creases (Fig. 7).

Steam boost function

Press and release the steam boost button for a powerful boost of steam to remove stubborn creases (Fig. 8).

Vertical steam

You can use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in vertical position for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc (Fig. 9).

Safety auto-off function (specific types only)

The iron switches off automatically if it has not been moved for 30 seconds in horizontal position or 8 minutes in vertical position.The auto-off light starts flashing (Fig. 10). To let the iron heat up again, pick up the iron or move it slightly until the auto-off light goes out.

ECO steam setting

Select the ECO steam setting instead of the maximum steam setting to save energy, yet to achieve satisfactory ironing results. (Fig. 11)

Dry ironing

• Set the steam control to - (dry ironing) to iron without steam. (Fig. 2)

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning

1 Set the steam control to - (dry ironing), unplug the iron and let it cool down. (Fig. 2)

2 Pour any remaining water out of the water tank.

3 Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.

Caution:To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate.

Note: Regularly rinse the water tank with tap water. Empty the water tank after rinsing it.

Calc-Clean function

IMPORTANT:To prolong the lifetime of your appliance and to maintain good steaming performance, 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 Make sure the appliance is unplugged and the steam control is set to - (dry ironing). (Fig. 2)

2 Fill the water tank to the MAX indication. (Fig. 3)

Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.

3 Plug in the iron and set the temperature dial to MAX (Fig. 12).

4 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.

5 Hold the iron over the sink. Push the steam control to the Calc-Clean position and hold it. (Fig. 13)

6 Gently shake the iron until all water in the water tank has been used up (Fig. 14).

Caution:While scale is flushed out, steam and boiling water also come out of the soleplate.

7 Set the steam control back to - (dry ironing). (Fig. 2)

Note: Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water that comes out of the iron still contains scale particles.

After the Calc-Clean process

1 Plug in the iron. Let the iron heat up to let the soleplate dry.

2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.

3 Move the iron gently over a piece of cloth to remove any water stains on the soleplate.

4 Let the iron cool down before you store it.

Storage

1 Unplug the iron and set the steam control to - (dry ironing). (Fig. 2)

2 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility and store the iron on its heel (Fig. 15).

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).