Using; Features - Philips GC3320/32 User Manual

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Introduction
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Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- Never immerse the iron in water.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage before
you connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains
cord or the appliance itself shows visible
damage, or if the appliance has been dropped
or leaks.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it
replaced 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 connected to the mains.
- This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
- Do not let the mains cord come into contact
with the hot soleplate of the iron.
Caution
- If the appliance is provided with an earthed
plug, it must be plugged into an earthed wall
socket.
- Check the mains cord regularly for possible
damage.
- The soleplate of the iron can become
extremely hot and may cause burns if touched.
- When you have finished ironing, when you
clean 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 0, put the iron on its heel and remove
the mains plug from the wall socket.
- Always place and use the iron on a stable, level
and horizontal surface.
- Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling
agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the
water tank.
- This appliance is intended for household use
only.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientific evidence available today.
General description (Fig. 1)
A Spray nozzle
B Filling opening with cap
C Steam boost button ( 9)
D Spray button ( 8)
E Steam control
F Amber temperature light (specific types only:
with red auto-off indication)
G Calc-Clean button
H Temperature dial
I Mains cord
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J Heel
K Anti-Calc tablet (specific types only)
L Water tank
Not shown: filling cup
Before first use
Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic
1
from the soleplate (Fig. 2).
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling
agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the
water tank.
Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
1
Set the steam control to position 0 (= no
2
steam) (Fig. 3).
Open the cap of the filling opening.
3
Tilt the iron backwards and use the filling cup
4
to fill the water tank with tap water up to the
maximum level. (Fig. 4)
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX
indication.
Close the cap of the filling opening ('click').
5
Setting the temperature
Put the iron on its heel.
1
To set the required ironing temperature, turn
2
the temperature dial to the appropriate
position (Fig. 5).
Check the laundry care label for the required
ironing temperature:
- 1 for synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon,
polyamide, polyester)
- 1 for silk
- 2 for wool
- 3 for cotton and 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 is not visible
when you wear or use the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the
reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches.
To prevent stains, do not use the spray function.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest
ironing temperature, such as those made of
synthetic fibres.
Plug in the appliance. If the appliance has an
3
earthed plug, put the mains plug in an earthed
wall socket.
The amber temperature light goes on (Fig. 6).
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When the temperature light goes out, wait a
4
while before you start ironing.
The temperature light goes on from time to time
during ironing.
Using the appliance
Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you
use it for the first time. This stops after a short while.
Steam ironing
Make sure that there is enough water in the
1
water tank.
Set the recommended ironing temperature
2
(see chapter 'Preparing for use', section
'Setting the temperature').
Set the appropriate steam setting. Make sure
3
that the steam setting is suitable for the set
ironing temperature: (Fig. 7)
- 1 - 2 for moderate steam (temperature
settings 2 to 3)
- 3 - 4 for maximum steam (temperature
settings 3 to MAX)
Note: The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it
has reached the set temperature.
Note: If the selected 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
1
steam) (Fig. 3).
Set the recommended ironing temperature
2
(see chapter 'Preparing for use', section
'Setting the temperature').

Features

Spray function
You can use the spray function at any temperature
to moisten the article to be ironed. This helps
remove stubborn creases.
Make sure that there is enough water in the
1
water tank.
Press the spray button several times to
2
moisten the article to be ironed (Fig. 8).
Steam boost
A powerful steam boost helps to remove very
stubborn creases.
The steam boost function can only be used at
temperature settings between 2 and MAX.
Press and release the steam boost
1
button (Fig. 9).
Concentrated steam boost from the
special Steam Tip (specific types 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 2 and MAX.
Press and release the steam boost
1
button (Fig. 10).
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
1
and release the steam boost button (Fig. 11).
Never direct the steam at people.
Drip stop (specific types 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 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 indication of the
,
temperature light flashes to indicate that
the iron has been switched off by the
automatic shut-off function (Fig. 6).
To let the iron heat up again:
Pick up the iron or move it slightly
1
The red auto-off indication goes out.
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