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General description.Setting the temperature
A Spray nozzle
1 Put the iron on its heel.
B Filling opening
C Spray button T2 Set the required ironing temperature by turning the temperature dial to the
D Steam controlappropriate position (fig. 3).
-O = no steamCheck the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
-q = moderate steam-1Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)
-w = maximum steam-1Silk
-x = Calc-Clean function-2 Wool
E Extra-steam function (GC1630/GC1621/GC1620)-3 Cotton, linen
F Electronic safety shut-off function (GC1630 only)If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) an article is made of, determine the right
G Temperature dialironing temperature by ironing a part that will not be visible when you wear or use
H Temperature lightthe article.
I Mains cord
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent
J Type plate
shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains.
K Anti-calc tablet
L Water tankStart ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those
made of synthetic fibres.
Important.
3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for
future reference.4 When the temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you start
ironing (fig. 4).
� Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local
The temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.
mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
� If the appliance is provided with an earthed plug, it must be plugged into anUsing the appliance.
earthed wall socket.
Steam ironing
� Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself 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, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for use',
authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.section 'Setting the temperature').
� Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.
3 After the temperature light has gone out, set the steam control to the
� Never immerse the iron and the stand, if provided, in water.
appropriate steam position. Make sure that the steam setting you select is
� Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
suitable for the ironing temperature selected: (fig. 5).
� Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
-q for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to MAX)
appliance.
-w for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)
� This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.BThe iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been reached.
� The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if
touched.Ironing without steam
� Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot.
� When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill1 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
or empty the water tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for use',
while: set the steam control to position O, put the iron on its heel and
section 'Setting the temperature').
remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
� Always place and use the iron and the stand, if provided, on a stable, level andFeatures.
horizontal surface.
Spray function
� Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other
chemicals in the water tank.
You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any temperature.
� This appliance is intended for household use only.
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
Before first use.
2 Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be ironed
1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.
(fig. 6).
2 Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature and pass the iron over a piece
of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any residues from the soleplate.Extra steam (GC1630/GC1621/GC1620)
BThe iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This will cease
after a short while.This function provides extra steam to remove very stubborn creases.
Preparing for use.� The extra-steam function only works at temperature settings between 3
and MAX.
Filling the water tank
1 Set the steam control to position w (= maximum steam) (fig. 7).
Never immerse the iron in water.
2 Press and hold the steam control for a maximum of 5 seconds (fig. 8).
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
3 Release the steam control and wait at least 1 minute before using this function
2 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam) (fig. 1).again to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.
3 Tilt the iron backwards.
Electronic safety shut-off function (GC1630 only)
4 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level (fig. 2).
Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.The electronic safety shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not
been moved for a while.
� 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 auto-off light starts blinking to indicate that the iron has been switched off
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing additives, by the safety shut-off function (fig. 9).
chemically descaled water or other chemicals in the water tank.-In horizontal position, this will happen after 30 seconds.
-In vertical position, this will happen after 8 minutes.
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