Philips 8000 Series User manual

8000 series
GC8261, GC8260, GC8220, GC8210

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GC8261, GC8260, GC8220, GC8210
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DANSK 18
DEUTSCH 30
 42
ESPAÑOL 55
SUOMI 67
FRANÇAIS 79
ITALIANO 91
NEDERLANDS 103
NORSK 115
PORTUGUÊS 127
SVENSKA 139
TÜRKÇE 150

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Introduction
Thank you for buying this Philips ironing system. Please read these
instructions for use, as they contain information about the surprising
features of this ironing system and some tips to make ironing easier and
more enjoyable.
The powerful pressurised ironing system produces non-stop steam to
make ironing easier.Thanks to the large water tank you can iron without
interruption. When the water tank is empty you can detach it and rell it
immediately.
We hope you will enjoy using this ironing system.
General description (Fig. 1)
ASupply hose
BHandle with soft grip (GC8261/GC8260 only)
CTemperature dial
DSteam activator
ESteam lock
FShot-of-steam button (GC8261/GC8260/GC8220 only)
GSoleplate
HSafe storage lock (GC8261/GC8260 only)
IIron stand
JDetachable water tank
KFilling cup
LCord & hose storage hook
MCalc-Clean rinsing cap
NFilling opening
OWater tank release lever
PSteam tank
QOn/off button with power-on light (GC8261/GC8260/GC8220 only)
RTransport handgrip
S Water tank rell light (GC8261/GC8260/GC8220 only)
TCalc-Clean light (GC8261/GC8260 only)
UMains cord
VSteam buttons (+/-) (GC8261/GC8260/GC8220 only)
WSteam tank control panel with steam light (GC8261/GC8260/GC8220
only)
p= maximum steam
[= moderate steam
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a= no steam
XOn/off switch (GC8210 only)
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and
save them for future reference.
Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord, the supply hose or
the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been
dropped or is leaking.
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Check the cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage.
If the mains cord or the supply hose is damaged, it must be replaced
by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the
mains.
Never immerse the iron or the steam tank in water.
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.
The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause
burns if touched.
Do not allow the mains cord and supply hose to come into contact
with the soleplate when it is hot.
Always place and use the iron and the steam tank on a stable, level
and horizontal surface. Do not put the steam tank on the soft part of
the ironing board.
When you have nished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when
you ll or empty the water tank and also when you leave the iron
even for a short while: put the iron on the stand, switch the appliance
off and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
If steam escapes from under the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the
appliance is heating up, switch the appliance off and tighten the Calc-
Clean rinsing cap. If steam continues to escape when the appliance
is heating up, switch the appliance off and contact a service centre
authorised by Philips.
Do not use any other cap on the steam tank than the cap that has
been supplied with the appliance, as this cap also functions as a safety
valve.
Rinse the steam tank regularly according to the instructions in the
chapter ‘Cleaning’.
Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the steam tank is
hot.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
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This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic
elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic evidence
available today.
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Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the rst time. This
is normal and will stop after a short while.
Note: Some particles may come out of the soleplate when you use the iron for
the rst time. This is normal; the particles are harmless and will stop coming
out of the iron after a short while.
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Note:When you switch the appliance on, the steam tank may produce a
pumping sound. This is normal; the sound tells you that water is being pumped
into the steam tank.
1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean
the soleplate with a soft cloth.
Preparing for use
1 Place the steam tank on a stable and level surface, i.e. on the hard
part of the ironing board or on a table.
Filling the detachable water tank
The water tank can be relled at any time during use.
Do not put hot water, perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing
aids or other chemicals in the water tank.
Do not overll the water tank, otherwise water may spill out of the
lling opening when you reinsert the water tank.
1 Remove the detachable water tank from the steam tank.
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an
equal amount of distilled water.
2 Fill the water tank up to the MAX indication.
3 Slide the water tank rmly back into the steam tank (‘click’).
If the water tank is not properly placed, the iron does not produce any
steam.
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When the water tank is empty, the water tank rell light starts
blinking (GC8261/GC8260/GC8220 only) and steam ironing is no
longer possible.
Rell the water tank. The iron starts steaming again as soon as the
water tank has been properly reinserted into the steam tank.
Setting the temperature
1 Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature
1Synthetic fabrics ( e.g. acryl, viscose, polyamide) and silk
2Wool
3Cotton
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2 Set the temperature dial to the required ironing temperature by
turning it to the appropriate temperature indication.
3 GC8261/GC8260/GC8220 only: Put the mains plug in an earthed
wall socket and press the on/off button once.
The steam light starts blinking.
After approx. 2 minutes the steam light stays on continuously to indicate
that the steam tank is ready for steam ironing.
4 GC8210 only: Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and set
the on/off switch to ‘on’.
Tips
If the article consists of various kind of bres, always select the
temperature required by the most delicate bre, i.e. the lowest
temperature. If, for example, the fabric consists of 60% polyester and
40% cotton, it should be ironed at the temperature indicated for
polyester ( 2).
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 will not
be visible when you wear or use the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric
to prevent shiny patches.
Fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches should be ironed in one
direction only (along with the nap) while applying very little pressure.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature,
i.e. those made of synthetic materials.
To make the iron cool down faster, simply apply steam or iron a
piece of cloth.
Using the appliance
Steam ironing
The supply hose may become hot during a long ironing session.
Note:The system may occasionally produce a pumping sound during steam
ironing. This is normal and tells you that water is being pumped into the steam
tank.
1 Make sure there is enough water in the water tank.
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2 Switch the appliance on and select the recommended ironing
temperature.
Steam ironing is only possible at ironing temperatures higher than 2.
3 GC8261/GC8260/GC8220 only: Select the required steam setting by
means of the + and - buttons on the steam tank control panel.
pfor maximum steam (temperature setting MAX).
[for moderate steam (temperature settings 3to MAX).
]for minimum steam (temperature settings 2to MAX).
afor no steam (temperature settings 1to MAX).
The steam light blinks to indicate that the steam tank is heating up.
After approx. 2 minutes the steam light stays on continuously to indicate
that the steam tank is ready for steam ironing.
During steam ironing the steam light starts blinking from time to time, to
indicate that the steam tank is heating up to maintain the right temperature
and pressure.
During ironing you can adjust the steam setting by means of the +
and - steam buttons.
It will take a few moments before the amount of steam is adjusted.
4 Start steam ironing by pressing the steam activator.
When you put the iron down during ironing, put it on its heel or on the
iron stand.
The opening and closing of the steam valve in the steam tank will
cause a clicking sound.This is perfectly normal.
Steam lock function
The steam lock allows you to steam iron non-stop without having to press
the steam activator continuously.
1 Slide the steam lock to position ‘on’.To stop steaming, slide it back to
position ‘off’.When the steam lock has been set to ‘off’, the iron will
only steam when you press the steam activator.
Release the steam lock when you put the iron on its heel or on the iron
stand.This prevents hot steam from escaping from the iron or from wetting
the iron stand.
Ironing without steam
1 Start ironing without pressing the steam activator.
2 GC8261/GC8260/GC8220 only:You can also select steam setting a
(no steam) and start ironing.
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