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ATemperature control dial
BSteam control dial
O= no steam
q= moderate steam
w= maximum steam
x= Calc-Clean function
CSpray button T(types GC1115 and GC1120)
DSpray no le (types GC1115 and GC1120)
ETemperature pilot light
FWater filling opening
GWater tank
HType plate
ICord
JExtra Steam function (press steam control dial) (type GC1120)
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For optimal safety, read these instructions carefully and look at the illustrations
before you start using the appliance.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
◗Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the mains.
◗This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
◗Young 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.
◗Never use the appliance if it is damaged in any way.
◗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 O, put the iron on its heel and remove the
mains plug from the wall socket.
◗If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from Philips or a service agent.
◗Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains
voltage before you connect the appliance.
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1Remove sticker or protective foil from the soleplate if there is any.
2Heat up the iron to the maximum temperature and pass the iron over a piece
of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any residues from the soleplate.
The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This will cease
after a short while.
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Never immerse the iron in water.
1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
2Set the steam control to position O (= no steam) (fig. 2).
3Tilt the iron backwards.
4Fill the water tank with cold tap water up to the maximum level (fig. 3).
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Only use water. Do not use vinegar, starch, ironing concentrates or chemically
descaled water.
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.
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1Put the iron on its heel.
2Set the temperature control dial to the required ironing temperature by
turning it to the appropriate temperature indication (fig. 4).
3Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature:
1Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
1Silk
2Wool
3Cotton, linen
If you do not know what kind of fabric(s) a garment is made of, determine the righ
ironing temperature by ironing a part that will be invisible when you wear the
garment.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent
shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those
made of synthetic fibres.
4Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
5When the temperature pilot light has gone out, wait a while before you star
ironing (fig. 5).
The pilot light will go on from time to time during ironing.
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1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2Set the temperature control dial to the recommended position.
See 'Setting the temperature'.
3After the temperature pilot light has gone out, set the steam control to the
appropriate steam position (fig. 6).
qfor moderate steam (temperature settings 2to 3)
wfor maximum steam (temperature settings 3to MAX)
The iron will start producing steam as soon as the set temperature has been
reached.
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1Set the steam control dial to position O (= no steam).
2Set the temperature control dial to the recommended position.
See 'Setting the temperature'.
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Spray function
Types GC1115 and GC1120.
To remove stubborn creases at any temperature
◗Make sure there is enough water in the water tank.
1Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be ironed (fig. 7).
Extra Steam
Type GC1120
This function provides extra steam to remove very stubborn creases.
◗The Extra Steam function only works at temperature settings between 3a
MAX.
1Set the steam control dial to the maximum position w(fig. 8).
2Press and hold the steam control dial for maximal 5 seconds (fig. 9).
3Release the steam control dial and wait at least 1 minute before using this
function again to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.
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Calc-Clean function
The Calc-Clean function removes scale and impurities.
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is ver
hard (i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), you should use the
Calc-Clean function more frequently.
1Set the steam control dial to position O.
2Set the temperature control dial to MAX.
3Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.
4Put the plug in the wall socket.
5Unplug the iron when the temperature pilot light has gone out.
6Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to the Calc-Clean
position x(fig. 10).
7Pull the steam control dial slightly upwards and gently shake the iron until al
water in the tank has been used up.