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General description.Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent
shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains.
A Spray nozzle
B Filling openingStart ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those
C Shot-of-steam function (GC1675 only)made of synthetic fibres.
D Spray button T
3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
E Steam control
4 When the temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you start
- O = no steam
ironing (fig. 5).
- q = moderate steam
The temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.
- w = maximum steam
- x = Calc-Clean functionUsing the appliance.
F Extra-steam function (GC1680 only)
G Release button for water tankSteam ironing
H Electronic safety shut-off function (GC1680 only)
I Temperature dial1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
J Temperature light
K Mains cord2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for use',
L Type platesection 'Setting the temperature').
M Water tank3 After the temperature light has gone out, set the steam control to the
N Anti-calc tabletappropriate steam position. Make sure that the steam setting you select is
suitable for the ironing temperature selected: (fig. 6).
Important.
-q for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to MAX)
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for
-w for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)
future reference.
BThe iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been reached.
� Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains
voltage before you connect the appliance.
Ironing without steam
� Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
� If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre
1 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
� Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the mains.2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for use',
� Never immerse the iron in water.section 'Setting the temperature').
� Infirm persons should not be allowed to use the appliance without supervision.Features.
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
� Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or otherSpray function
chemicals in the water tank.
� The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns ifYou can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any temperature.
touched. Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
it is hot.
� When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill or2 Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be ironed (fig. 7).
empty the water tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while:
set the steam control to position 0, put the iron on its heel and remove theExtra steam (GC1680 only)
mains plug from the wall socket.
This function provides extra steam to remove very stubborn creases.
Before first use.
� The extra-steam function only works at temperature settings between 3 and
1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.
MAX.
2 Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature and pass the iron over a piece
1 Set the steam control to position w (= maximum steam) (fig. 8).
of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any residues from the soleplate.
BThe iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This will cease2 Press and hold the steam control for a maximum of 5 seconds (fig. 9).
after a short while.
3 Release the steam control and wait at least 1 minute before using this function
Preparing for use.again to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.
Filling the water tankShot of steam (GC1675 only)
Never immerse the iron in water.A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.The shot-of-steam function can only be used at temperature settings between 3
and MAX.
2 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam) (fig. 1).
1 Press and release the shot-of-steam button (fig. 10).
3 Press and hold the release button and remove the detachable water tank
Wait a while before using the button again to avoid spluttering.
(fig. 2).
Never direct the steam at people.
4 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level (fig. 3).
Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.
Electronic safety shut-off function (GC1680 only)
� 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.The electronic safety shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing additives, chemically been moved for a while.
descaled water or other chemicals in the water tank.
� The auto-off light starts blinking to indicate that the iron has been switched off
5 Push the water tank back into the iron ('click').by the safety shut-off function (fig. 11).
-In horizontal position, this will happen after 30 seconds.
Setting the temperature-In vertical position, this will happen after 8 minutes.
� To let the iron heat up again:
1 Put the iron on its heel.-Pick up the iron or move it slightly.
-The auto-off light goes out and the temperature light goes on.
2 Set the required ironing temperature by turning the temperature dial to the
appropriate position (fig. 4).-When the temperature light has gone out and goes on again, the iron is ready for
use.
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
-1Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester).
Cleaning and maintenance
-1Silk
-2WoolAfter ironing
-3 Cotton, linen
If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) an article is made of, determine the right1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.
ironing temperature by ironing a part that will not be visible when you wear or use
2 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a
the article.
non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent. |
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