Ironing Without Steam - Philips EnergyCare GC3600 Série Mode D'emploi

the handle to remove stubborn creases, the iron automatically produces
more steam.
- When you do not press the handle, when you lift the iron and
when the iron is standing on its heel or on its soleplate without any
movement, the automatic energy-saving technology limits the steam
output to reduce energy consumption (Fig. 7).
Steam ironing
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
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Set the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing
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for use', table 'Temperature and steam settings').
Set the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam setting is
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suitable for the set ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for
use', table 'Temperature and steam settings') (Fig. 8).
Note: The iron is ready for steam ironing as soon as it has reached the
set ironing temperature.
Note: If the set ironing temperature is too low (MIN to 2), water may drip
from the soleplate (see chapter 'Features', section 'Drip stop').

Ironing without steam

Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (Fig. 3).
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Set the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing
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for use', table 'Temperature and steam settings').
Features
Spray function
You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any
temperature.
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
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Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be
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ironed (Fig. 9).
Steam boost
A powerful steam boost helps to remove very stubborn creases.
The steam boost function can only be used at temperature settings
between 3 and MAX.
Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 10).
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Concentrated steam boost from the special Steam Tip
(GC3640/GC3660 only)
The concentrated steam boost from the long vents in the Steam
Tip enhances the distribution of steam into every part of your garment.
The concentrated steam boost function can only be used at temperature
settings between 3 and MAX.
Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 11).
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Vertical steam boost
You can also use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in
vertical position. This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes,
curtains etc.
Hold the iron in vertical position and press and release the steam
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boost button (Fig. 12).
Never direct the steam at people.
Drip stop
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 may hear a sound.
Automatic shut-off function (specific types only)
The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has
not been moved for a while.
The red auto-off light flashes to indicate that the iron has been
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switched off by the automatic shut-off function (Fig. 13).
To let the iron heat up again:
Pick up the iron or move it slightly
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The red auto-off light goes out.
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If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set ironing
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temperature, the temperature light goes on.
If the temperature light goes on after you have moved the iron, wait
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for it to go out before you start ironing.
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Note: If the temperature light does not go on after you move the iron, the
soleplate still has the right temperature and the iron is ready for use.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning
Set the steam control to position 0, remove the mains plug from the
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wall socket and let the iron cool down.
Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp
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cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.
To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects.
Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the
soleplate.
Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
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Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after
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you have rinsed it (Fig. 14).
Double-Active Calc System
The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the
water tank combined with the Calc-Clean function.
1 The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. This
tablet is constantly active and does not need to be replaced (Fig. 15).
2 The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles from the iron.
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.
Set the steam control to position 0 and remove the mains plug from
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the wall socket.
Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
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Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank.
Set the temperature dial to MAX.
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Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
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Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.
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Hold the iron over the sink. Push the steam control to the CALC
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CLEAN position and hold it. Gently shake the iron to and fro (Fig. 16).
Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate. Impurities and
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flakes (if any) are flushed out.
Release the steam control as soon as all the water in the tank has
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been used up.
Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of
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impurities.
After the Calc-Clean process
Put the plug back into the wall socket and let the iron heat up to let
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the soleplate dry.
Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.
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Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water
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stains that may have formed on the soleplate.
Let the iron cool down before you store it.
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Storage
Set the steam control to position 0, remove the mains plug from the
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wall socket and let the iron cool down.
Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility (Fig. 17).
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Note: Make sure that the mains cord does not press down the handle during
storage.
Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place.
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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. 18).
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
4239.000.7182.2