Philips GC2650 Mode D'emploi page 2

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General description (Fig. 1)
A Spray nozzle
B Cap of filling opening
C Steam control
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O = no steam
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l = minimum steam
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; = maximum steam
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1 = Calc-Clean function
D Shot-of-steam button 9
E Spray button T
F Automatic shut-off light (GC2560 only)
G Mains cord
H Anti-Calc tablet
I Temperature light
J Type plate
K Water tank
L Temperature dial
important
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
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corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall
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socket.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or
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the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the
appliance has been dropped or is leaking.
Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
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If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced
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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
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connected to the mains.
Never immerse the iron and the stand, if provided,
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in water.
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
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The soleplate of the iron can become extremely
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hot and may cause burns if touched.
Do not allow the cord to come into contact with
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the soleplate when it is hot.
When you have finished ironing, when you clean
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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 and the stand, if
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provided, on a stable, level and horizontal surface.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
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Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and in accordance with the instructions in this
instruction manual, the appliance is safe to use according
to scientific evidence available today.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
1
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
2
Set the steam control to position O (= 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. (Fig. 3)
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you
to use distilled water. Do not use chemically descaled
water.
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.
5
Close the cap of the filling opening ('click').
setting the temperature
The iron may give off some smoke when you use it
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for the first time. This will cease after a short while.
1
Put the iron on its heel and set the temperature
dial to the required ironing temperature by turning
it to the appropriate position. (Fig. 4)
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- Check the laundry care label for the required ironing
temperature.
- 1 Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide,
polyester)
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1 Silk
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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.
2
Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
3
When the temperature light has gone out, wait a
while before you start ironing.
Note:The temperature light will go on from time to time
during ironing.
Using the appliance
steam ironing
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
1
Set the temperature dial to the recommended
position (see section 'Setting the temperature').
2
Set the steam control to the appropriate steam
position. (Fig. 2)
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ç for minimum steam (temperature settings 2 and
3).
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é for maximum steam (temperature settings 3
to MAX).
Note:The iron will start steaming as soon as the set
temperature has been reached.
GC2640/GC2620/GC2530/GC2528/GC2520/
GC2510 only:
Water may leak from the soleplate if the set temperature
is too low (MIN to 2).
ironing without steam
1
Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
2
Set the temperature dial to the recommended
position (see section 'Setting the temperature').
Features
spray function
You can use the spray function to remove stubborn
creases at any temperature
1
Make sure that there is enough water in the water
tank.
2
Press the spray button several times to moisten the
article to be ironed.
(Fig. 5)
shot of steam
A powerful shot of steam helps to remove very stubborn
creases.
The shot-of-steam function only works at temperature
settings between 2 and MAX.
1
Press and release the shot-of-steam button. (Fig. 6)
Vertical shot of steam (GC2650/2640/2620/2
560/2530/GC2528/2520)
1
The shot-of-steam function can also be used when
you are holding the iron in vertical position. This is
useful for removing creases from hanging clothes,
curtains, etc. (Fig. 7)
Never direct the steam at people.
Drip stop (GC2650/GC2560 only)
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 will hear a
click.
Automatic shut-off (GC2560 only)
The electronic shut-off function automatically switches
the heating element off if the iron has not been moved
for a while.
The automatic shut-off light starts blinking to
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indicate that the heating element has been switched
off. (Fig. 8)
To let the iron heat up again, pick the iron up or move it
slightly. The automatic shut-off light goes out.
1
If the temperature light goes on, wait for it to go
out before you start ironing.
2
If the temperature light does not go on, the iron is
ready for use.
Cleaning and maintenance
Double-Active Calc system
The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging
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the steam vents. The tablet is constantly active and
does not need to be replaced. (Fig. 9)
The Calc-Clean function removes the scale
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particles.
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), the Calc-Clean function
should be used more frequently.
1
Set the steam control to position O.
2
Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the
water tank..
3
Set the temperature dial to MAX. (Fig. 10)
4
Put the plug in the wall socket.
5
Unplug the iron when the temperature light has
gone out.
6
Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam
control to the Calc-Clean position ( 1). The steam
control will spring up slightly.
7
Pull the steam control upwards and remove it. (Fig.
11)
8
Hold the iron over the sink and move it to and fro.
(Fig. 12)
Note:Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate.
Impurities and scale (if any) will be flushed out.
9
Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the steam
control needle. (Fig. 13)
Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.
10
Put the steam control back into the iron by
inserting the point of the needle exactly in
the centre of the hole and by fitting the small
projection on the side of the needle into the slot.
Press down the steam control while turning it to
position O. (Fig. 14)
11
Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still
contains a lot of impurities.
After the Calc-Clean process
1
Put the plug in the wall socket and let the iron heat
up to allow the soleplate to dry.
2
Unplug the iron when the temperature light has
gone out.
3
Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to
remove any water stains that may have formed on
the soleplate.
storage
1
Set the steam control to position O, remove the
plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
down.
2
Clean the appliance and wipe scale and any other
deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a
non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with
metal objects.
Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals.
3
Regularly rinse the water tank with water and
empty it after cleaning. (Fig. 15)
4
Wind the mains cord round the cord storage
facility. (Fig. 16)
5
Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe
and dry place.
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