Philips GC2006/02 User manual

Read manual before use
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GC2030, GC2025, GC2020, GC2016, GC2015,
GC2010, GC2006, GC2005

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General description
ASpray nozzle
BFilling opening
CSteam-boost button 9
DSpray button T
ESteam control
O= no steam
q= minimum steam
w= maximum steam
1= Calc-Clean function
FExtra-steam function
GAutomatic shut-off light (GC2030 only)
HTemperature dial
ITemperature light
JMains cord
KType plate
LSoleplate
MWater tank
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.
◗If the appliance is provided with an earthed plug, it must be
plugged into an earthed wall socket.
◗Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance
itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped
or is leaking.
◗Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
◗If the mains cord is damaged, it must be 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.
◗Never immerse the iron and the stand, if provided, in water.
◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
◗Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
◗This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
◗The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may
cause burns if touched.
◗Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate
when it is hot.
◗When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance,
when you fill or empty the water tank and also when you leave
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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 and the stand, if provided, 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.
Before first use
1Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.Also
remove the storage cover, if provided.
2Let 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.
The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time.
This will cease after a short while.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
C2Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
C3Tilt the iron and fill the water tank up to maximum level.
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to use distilled
water.
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Setting the temperature
C1Put the iron on its heel and set the required ironing
temperature by turning the temperature dial to the
appropriate position.
- Check the laundry care 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 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. 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.
2Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
3When the temperature light has gone out, wait a while before
you start ironing.
BThe temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.
Automatic shut-off (GC2030 only):
If the automatic shut-off function has been activated (automatic shut-
off light blinks), move the iron slightly to deactivate it.The automatic
shut-off light goes out.
Using the appliance
Steam ironing
◗Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
1Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter
'Preparing for use').
C2Select the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam
setting you select is suitable for the ironing temperature
selected:
-qfor minimum steam (temperature settings 2to 3)
-wfor maximum steam (temperature settings 3to MAX)
BThe iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been
reached.
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◗GC2016/2015/2010/2006/2005: water may leak from the soleplate
if the set ironing temperature is too low (MIN to 2).
Ironing without steam
1Set the steam control to position O ( = no steam).
2Select the recommended ironing temperature (See chapter
'Preparing for use').
Features
Spray function
You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any
temperature.
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
C1Press the spray button a number of times to moisten the
article to be ironed.
Extra steam (GC2020/2006/2005 only)
This function provides extra stream to remove very stubborn creases.
The extra-steam function can only be used at temperature settings
between 3and MAX.
C1Set the steam control to the extra-steam position w.
C2Press and hold the steam control for max. 5 seconds.
3Wait at least 1 minute before you use the extra-steam function
again to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.
Steam boost (GC2030/2025/2016/2015/2010 only)
A powerful steam boost helps to remove very stubborn creases.
The steam-boost function can only be used at temperature settings
between 2and MAX.
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C1Press and release the steam-boost button.
Vertical steam boost (GC2030/2025/2016/2015 only)
C1The steam-boost function can also be used when you hold the
iron in vertical position.
Never direct the steam at people.
Drip stop (GC2030/2025/2020 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 will
hear a click.
Automatic shut-off (GC2030 only)
C◗The electronic shut-off function automatically switches off the
iron if it has not been moved for a while.
◗The red auto-off light starts blinking to indicate that the iron has
been switched off by the automatic shut-off function.
To let the iron heat up again:
1Pick up the iron or move it slightly.
2The red auto-off light goes out. If the temperature of the
soleplate has dropped below the set ironing temperature, the
temperature light goes on.
3If the temperature light goes on after you move the iron, wait
for it to go out before you start ironing.
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