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General description.2 Set the required ironing temperature by turning the temperature dial
to the appropriate position (fig. 3).
A Spray nozzle (GC1121/1120/1115/1015)
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
B Filling opening
1Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
C Spray button T (GC1121/1120/1115/1015)
1Silk
D Steam control
2Wool
- O = no steam
3Cotton, linen
- q = moderate steam
If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabic an article is made of, deter-
- w = maximum steam
mine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will not be visible
- x = Calc-Clean function
when you wear or use the article.
E Extra-steam function (press steam control) (GC1121/1120)
F Temperature dialSilk, woollen and synthetic materials; iron the reverse side of the fabric to
G Temperature lightprevent shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains.
H Cord
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such
I Type plate
as those made of synthetic fibers.
J Water tank
3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
Important.
4 When the temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and
start ironing (fig. 4).
save them for future reference.
The temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.
� Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance..
Using the appliance
� Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
� Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself
Steam ironing
shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or is
leaking.
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
� Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
� If the mains cord is damaged, always have it replaced by one of the2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter
original type in order to avoid a hazard.'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').
� Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the
3 After the temperature light has gone out, set the steam control to
mains.
the appropriate steam position. Make sure that the steam setting
� Never immerse the iron and the stand, if provided, in water.
you select is suitable for the ironing temperature selected: (fig. 5).
� Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
q for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to 3)
� The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause
burns if touched.w for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)
The iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been
� Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when
reached.
it is hot.
� When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when
Ironing without steam
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
1 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
� Always place and use the iron and the stand, if provided, on a stable,2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter
level and horizontal surface.'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').
� Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or
other chemicals in the water tank.Features.
� This appliance is intended for household use only.
Spray function (GC1121/1120/1115/1015 only)
Before first use.
1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any temper-
ature.
2 Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature and pass the iron
over a piece of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
residues from the soleplate.
2 Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be
BThe iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. Thisironed (fig. 6).
will cease after a short while.
Extra steam (GC1121/1120 only)
Preparing for use.
This function provides extra steam to remove very stubborn creases.
Filling the water tank
� The extra-steam function only works at temperature settings
between 3 and MAX.
Never immerse the iron in water.
1 Set the steam control to position w (= maximum steam) (fig. 7).
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Press and hold the steam control for a maximum of 5 seconds
2 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam) (fig. 1).(fig. 8).
3 Tilt the iron backwards.3 Release the steam control and wait at least 1 minute before using
this function again to prevent water from dripping out of the sole-
4 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level (fig. 2).
plate.
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Cleaning and maintenance.
� 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
After ironing
only.
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
Setting the temperature
down.
1 Put the iron on its heel.
Comfort
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