Philips GC1900 User manual

GC1900 series

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Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet
from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.
com/welcome.
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 Spray nozzle (all types except GC1903/GC1910)
 Cap of lling opening
 Steam control
- O= no steam
- small cloud = minimum steam
- large cloud = maximum steam
- x = Calc-clean position
 Spray button 8 (all types except GC1903/GC1910)
 Steam boost button \ (all types except GC1903/GC1905/GC1910/
GC1920)
 Automatic shut-off light (GC1990/GC1991 only)
 Temperature dial
 Double-Active Calc System (all types except GC1903/GC1905/
GC1910/GC1920)
 Temperature light
 Mains cord
 Type plate
 Water tank
 MAX water level indication
 Soleplate
 Heat-resistant storage cover (GC1981/1991 only)
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Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it
for future reference.
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- Never immerse the iron in water.
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- 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 qualied 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.
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- Only connect the appliance to 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 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: set the steam control to position O, 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.
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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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1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.
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.
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This iron is designed to be used with tap water.
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an
equal amount of distilled water. Do not use distilled water only.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids,
chemically descaled water or other chemicals in the water tank.
1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam) (Fig. 2).
3 Open the cap of the lling opening (Fig. 3).
4 Tilt the iron and ll the water tank up to maximum level under the
tap (Fig. 4).
Note: Do not ll the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
5 Close the cap of the lling opening (‘click’).
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Fabric type Temperature
setting Steam setting Steam boost
(specic
types only)
Spray
(specic
types
only)
Linen MAX large
cloud Yes \Yes 8
Cotton 3large
cloud Yes \Yes 8
Wool 2small
cloud No Yes 8
Silk 1O No No
Synthetic
fabrics (e.g.
Acrylic, nylon,
polyamide,
polyester).
1O No No
Check the laundry care label of the article to be ironed to determine the
required ironing temperature.
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. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains.
1 To set the appropriate ironing temperature, turn the temperature
dial to the appropriate position (see the table above) (Fig. 5).
2 Put the iron on its heel.
3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
,The temperature light goes on.
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Do not set the steam control to a steam setting if you have set a
low ironing temperature (below 2/ WOOL setting) or when the iron
is still heating up (as long as the temperature light is on). Otherwise
water will leak from the iron.
4 When the temperature light goes out, wait a while before you start
ironing.
,During ironing, the temperature light goes on from time to time.
This indicates that the iron is heating up to the set temperature.
5 Set the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam setting
you select is suitable for the set ironing temperature:
- O for no steam (for all temperature settings). (Fig. 2)
- small cloud for minimum steam (temperature settings 2 and
3. (Fig. 6)
- large cloud for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to
MAX. (Fig. 7)
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You can use the spray function at any temperature to moisten the article
to be ironed. This helps remove stubborn creases.
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2 Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be
ironed (Fig. 8).
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A powerful boost of steam helps to remove very stubborn creases.
The steam boost function only works at temperature settings between
3 and MAX.
1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 9).
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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.
1 Hold the iron in vertical position and press and release the steam
boost button (Fig. 10).
Never direct the steam at people.
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The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it
has not been moved for a while.
,The automatic shut-off light ashes to indicate that the iron has
been switched off by the automatic shut-off function (Fig. 11).
To let the iron heat up again:
1 Pick up the iron or move it slightly.
,The automatic shut-off light stops ashing.
,If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set
ironing temperature, the temperature light goes on.
2 If the temperature light goes on after you have moved the iron,
wait for it to go out before you start ironing.
Note: If the temperature light does not go on after you move the iron, the
soleplate still has the right temperature and the iron is ready for use.
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1 Set the steam control to position O, remove the plug from the wall
socket and let the iron cool down.
2 Pour any remaining water out of the water tank.
3 Wipe akes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp
cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.
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To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects.
Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the
soleplate.
4 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
5 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank
after you have rinsed it (Fig. 12).
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Note: See chapter ‘General description’ for the type numbers that are
equipped with the Double-Active Calc System.
The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the
water tank combined with the Calc-Clean function.
- The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents.
The tablet is constantly active and does not need to be
replaced (Fig. 13).
- The Calc-Clean function removes scale particles from the iron.
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Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your
area is very hard (i.e. when akes come out of the soleplate during
ironing), use the Calc-Clean function more frequently.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position O.
3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.
4 Set the temperature dial to MAX (Fig. 14).
5 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.
7 Hold the iron over the sink and turn the steam control to the
Calc-Clean position x. (Fig. 15)
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8 Pull the steam control slightly upwards and gently shake the iron
until all water in the tank has been used up (Fig. 16).
,Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate. Scale (if any) is
ushed out.
9 After you have used the Calc-Clean function, press down the steam
control while you turn it to position O. (Fig. 17)
Note: Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water that comes out of the iron
still contains scale particles.
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1 Put the plug in the wall socket and 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 used cloth to remove any
water stains that may have formed on the soleplate.
4 Let the iron cool down before you store it.
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1 Pull the steam control out of the appliance. (Fig. 18)
2 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle (Fig. 19).
Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.
3 Reinsert the steam control. Place the point of the needle exactly in
the centre of the hole and t the small projection on the side of
the needle into the slot (Fig. 20).
4 Set the steam control to position O.
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1 Set the steam control to position O and remove the plug from the
wall socket.
2 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility (Fig. 21).
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3 Specic types only: put the iron in the heat-resistant storage cover
and fasten the cover with the Velcro strips (Fig. 22).
Note: If you use the heat-resistant soleplate cover, you do not have to let the
iron cool down rst. If you want to store the iron without the soleplate cover,
let it cool down rst.
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- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment (Fig. 23).
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If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit
the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer
Care Centre in your country (you nd its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in
your country, go to your local Philips dealer.
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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, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your
country.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The iron is
plugged in, but
the soleplate
is cold.
There is a
connection
problem.
Check the mains cord, the plug
and the wall socket.
The temperature
dial is set to MIN. Set the temperature dial to the required position.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The iron does
not produce
any steam.
There is not
enough water in
the water tank.
Fill the water tank (see chapter
‘Using the appliance’, section
‘Filling the water tank’).
The steam control
is set to position O. Set the steam control to the small cloud or large cloud (see
chapter ‘Using the appliance,
section ‘Selecting temperature
and steam setting’).
The steam
boost function
does not
work properly
(specic types
only).
You have used the
steam boost
function too often
within a very short
period.
Put the iron on its heel or
continue ironing in horizontal
position and wait a while before
you use the steam boost
function again.
The iron is not hot
enough. Set an ironing temperature at which the steam boost function
can be used ( 3 to MAX).
Put the iron on its heel and wait
until the temperature light goes
out before you use the steam
boost function.
Flakes and
impurities
come out of
the soleplate
during ironing.
Hard water forms
akes inside the
soleplate.
Use the Calc-Clean function
one or more times (see chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’,
section ‘Calc-Clean function’).
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The light on
the handle
ashes
(specic types
only).
The automatic
shut-off function
has been activated
(see chapter
‘Features’, section
‘Automatic
shut-off’).
Pick up the iron or move it
slightly to deactivate the
automatic shut-off function. The
automatic shut-off light goes out.
Water
droplets drip
on the fabric
during ironing.
You have not
closed the cap of
the lling opening
properly.
Press the cap until you hear a
click.
The set
temperature is too
low for steam
ironing.
Set an ironing temperature that
is suitable for steam ironing (
2 to MAX). Put the iron on its
heel and wait until the
temperature light goes out
before you start ironing.
You have put an
additive in the
water tank.
Rinse the water tank and do not
put any additive in the water
tank.
Specic types only:
you have used the
steam boost
function at a setting
below 3.
Set the temperature dial to a
setting between 3 and
MAX.
Specic types only:
you have used the
steam boost
function too often
within a short
period.
Put the iron on its heel or
continue ironing in horizontal
position and wait a while before
you use the steam boost
function again.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
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 O
after use. Store the iron on its
heel.
Water spots
appear on the
garment
during ironing.
These wet spots
may be caused by
steam that has
condensed onto
the ironing board.
Iron wet spots without steam
from time to time to dry them.
If the underside of
the ironing board is
wet, wipe it dry
with a piece of dry
cloth.
To prevent steam from
condensing onto the ironing
board, use an ironing board with
a wire mesh top.
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Tillykke med dit køb og velkommen til Philips! For at få fuldt udbytte af
den support, Philips tilbyder, skal du registrere dit produkt på www.philips.
com/welcome.
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 Spraydyse (alle typer undtagen GC1903/GC1910)
 Dæksel til vandtank
 Dampkontrol
- O = ingen damp
- lille sky = minimal damp
- stor sky = maksimal damp
- x = Calc-clean position
 Sprayknap 8 (alle typer undtagen GC1903/GC1910)
 Dampskudsknap \ (alle typer undtagen GC1903/GC1905/GC1910/
GC1920)
 Auto-sluk-indikator med lys (kun GC1990/GC1991)
 Temperaturvælger
 Double-Active Calc System (alle typer undtagen GC1903/GC1905/
GC1910/GC1920)
 Temperaturindikator med lys
 Netledning
 Typeskilt
 Vandtank
 MAX-vandstandsindikator
 Strygesål
 Varmebestandig beskyttelsessål (kun GC1981/1991)
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Læs denne brugsvejledning omhyggeligt igennem, inden apparatet tages i
brug, og gem den til eventuelt senere brug.
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- Kom aldrig strygejernet ned i vand.
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- Kontrollér, om den angivne netspænding på apparatet svarer til den
lokale netspænding, før du slutter strøm til apparatet.
- Brug ikke apparatet hvis stik, netledning eller selve apparatet viser
tegn på beskadigelse, eller hvis apparatet er blevet tabt eller er utæt.
- Hvis netledningen beskadiges, må den kun udskiftes af Philips, et
autoriseret Philips-serviceværksted eller en tilsvarende kvaliceret
fagmand for at undgå enhver risiko.
- Hold altid apparatet under opsyn, når det er sluttet til el-nettet.
- Dette apparat er ikke beregnet til at blive brugt af personer
(herunder børn) med nedsatte fysiske og mentale evner, nedsat
følesans eller manglende erfaring og viden, medmindre de er blevet
vejledt eller instrueret i apparatets anvendelse af en person, der er
ansvarlig for deres sikkerhed.
- Apparatet bør holdes uden for børns rækkevidde for at sikre, at de
ikke kan komme til at lege med det.
- Lad ikke netledningen komme i kontakt med den varme strygesål på
strygejernet.
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- Apparatet må kun sluttes til en stikkontakt med jordforbindelse.
- Kontrollér med jævne mellemrum, at netledningen er ubeskadiget.
- Strygesålen kan blive ekstremt varm og forårsage brandsår ved
berøring.
- Når du er færdig med at stryge, når du rengør apparatet, fylder eller
tømmer vandtanken, og når du forlader strygejernet - selv om det
kun er i et kort øjeblik - skal dampvælgeren altid sættes i position O,
strygejernet stilles på højkant, og stikket tages ud af stikkontakten.
- Anbring og brug altid strygejernet på et stabilt, plant og vandret
underlag.
- Kom aldrig parfume, eddike, stivelse, afkalkningsmiddel, strygemiddel
eller andre kemikalier i vandtanken.
- Dette apparat er kun beregnet til almindelig husholdningsbrug.
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Dette Philips-apparat overholder alle standarder for elektromagnetiske
felter (EMF). Ved korrekt anvendelse i overensstemmelse med
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instruktionerne i denne brugsvejledning, er apparatet sikkert at anvende
ifølge den videnskabelige viden, der er tilgængelig i dag.
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1 Fjern eventuelle klæbemærker og beskyttelsesfolie fra strygesålen.
2 Varm først strygejernet op til maksimal temperatur, og stryg
derefter et fugtigt stykke klæde i et par minutter for at fjerne
eventuelle urenheder fra strygesålen.
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Dette strygejern er designet til brug med vand fra vandhanen.
Hvis vandet i dit område er meget hårdt, anbefales det at bruge lige dele
postevand og destilleret vand. Brug ikke udelukkende destilleret vand.
Kom aldrig parfume, eddike, stivelse, afkalkningsmiddel, strygemiddel,
kemisk afkalket vand eller andre kemikalier i vandtanken.
1 Sluk for apparatet, og tag stikket ud af stikkontakten.
2 Sæt dampvælgeren i position O (= ingen damp) (g. 2)
3 Åbn dækslet til vandtanken (g. 3).
4 Hold strygejernet lidt på skrå, og fyld vandtanken op til MAX-
markeringen under vandhanen (g. 4).
Bemærk: Fyld aldrig vandtanken til op over MAX-mærket.
5 Luk dækslet til vandtanken (“klik”).
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Materialetype Tempera-
turindstil-
ling
Dam-
pindstil-
ling
Dampskud
(ikke alle
modeller)
Sprayknap
(kun nogle
modeller)
Linned MAX stor sky Ja \Ja 8
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