Philips EasySpeed GC1017-GC1029 series Manual

Overview

Using the appliance

Filling the water tank
Note: Your appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. If you live in an area with very hard water, fast scale build-up may occur. In this case, it is recommended to mix 50% distilled water and 50% tap water to prolong the lifetime of your appliance.

Note: Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals in the water tank. polyamide, polyester).

1. Set the steam control to position (dry ironing). (Fig. 2)
2. Fill the water tank up to the MAX indication (Fig. 3).
3. Close the cap of the filling opening.

Selecting temperature and steam setting

Fabric type	Temperature setting	Steam setting	Steam boost	Spray
Linen	MAX		Yes	Yes
Cotton			Yes	Yes
Wool		ECO	No	Yes
Silk			No	No
Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester).			No	No

Note: To use turbo steam , keep the steam control pressed to the turbo steam position continuously.

Do not set the steam control to a steam setting if the set temperature is below 2 or when the iron is still heating up (when the temperature light is on). Otherwise water may leak from the iron.

Features

Spray function

• Press the spray button to moisten the article to be ironed. This helps remove stubborn creases (Fig. 7).

Steam boost function

• Press and release the steam boost button for a powerful boost of steam to remove stubborn creases (Fig. 8).

Vertical steam

• You can use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in vertical position for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc (Fig. 9).

Safety auto-off function (specific types only)

• The iron switches off automatically if it has not been moved for 30 seconds in horizontal position or 8 minutes in vertical position. The auto-off light starts flashing (Fig. 10).
• To let the iron heat up again, pick up the iron or move it slightly until the auto-off light goes out.

ECO steam setting

• Select the ECO steam setting instead of the maximum steam setting; to save energy, yet to achieve satisfactory ironing results. (Fig. 11)

Dry ironing

• Set the steam control to (dry ironing) to iron without steam. (Fig. 2)

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning

1. Set the steam control to (dry ironing), unplug the iron and let it cool down. (Fig. 2)
2. Pour any remaining water out of the water tank.
3. Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp 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.

Note: Regularly rinse the water tank with tap water. Empty the water tank after rinsing it.

Calc-Clean function

To prolong the lifetime of your appliance and to maintain good steaming performance, 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.

1. Make sure the appliance is unplugged and the steam control is set to (dry ironing). (Fig. 2)
2. Fill the water tank to the MAX indication. (Fig. 3) Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.
3. Plug in the iron and set the temperature dial to MAX (Fig. 12).
4. Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.
5. Hold the iron over the sink. Push the steam control to the Calc-Clean position and hold it. (Fig. 13)
6. Gently shake the iron until all water in the water tank has been used up (Fig. 14). Caution: While scale is flushed out, steam and boiling water also come out of the soleplate.
7. Set the steam control back to (dry ironing). (Fig. 2)

Note: Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water that comes out of the iron still contains scale particles.

After the Calc-Clean process

1. Plug in the iron. Let the iron heat up to let the soleplate dry.
2. Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.
3. Move the iron gently over a piece of cloth to remove any water stains on the soleplate.
4. Let the iron cool down before you store it.

Storage

1. Unplug the iron and set the steam control to (dry ironing). (Fig. 2)
2. Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility and store the iron on its heel (Fig. 15).

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
Water drips from the soleplate or wet spots appear on the garment during ironing.	The set temperature is too low for steam ironing.	Set an ironing temperature that is suitable for steam ironing. See table 1.
	You have put an additive in the water tank.	Rinse the water tank and do not put any additive in the water tank.
The steam boost function does not work properly (water leaks out of the soleplate).	You have used the steam boost function too often within a very short period.	Wait a while before you use the steam boost function again.
	You have used the steam boost function at a too low temperature.	Set an ironing temperature at which the steam boost function can be used ( to MAX).
Flakes and impurities come out of the soleplate during ironing.	Hard water forms flakes inside the soleplate.	Use the Calc-Clean function (see chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance', section 'Calc-Clean function').
Water drips from the soleplate after the iron has cooled down or has been stored.	You have put the iron in horizontal position while there was still water in the water tank.	Empty the water tank and set the steam control to position 'dry' after use. Store the iron on its heel.
Water leaks from the cap of the filling opening.	You have overfilled the water tank.	Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication. Pour excess water out of the water tank.
When I push the steam control to the turbo steam position, the steam control jumps back.	You did not keep the steam control in the turbo steam position.	If you want to use turbo steam, you have to keep the steam control in the turbo steam position continuously. For other steam settings, this is not necessary.

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