Philips GC3360 User manual

GC3360, GC3340, GC3332, GC3331, GC3330,
GC3321, GC3320

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Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it 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 or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if
the appliance has been dropped or leaks.
Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
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.
Never immerse the iron in water.
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched.
Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot.
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 0, 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.
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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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ASpray nozzle
B Filling opening with cap
C Steam boost button ( 9)
D Spray button ( 8)
ESteam control
F Amber temperature light (GC3360 only: and red auto-off light)
G Calc-Clean button
HTemperature dial
I Mains cord
JHeel
K Anti-Calc tablet (GC3360/3340/3332/3331/3330/3321 only)
LWater tank
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1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the soleplate (Fig. 2).
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Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water
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1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (Fig. 3).
3 Open the cap of the lling opening.
4 Tilt the iron backwards and ll the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level
with a lling cup. (Fig. 4)
Do not ll the tank beyond the MAX indication.
5 Close the cap of the lling opening (‘click’).
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1 Put the iron on its heel.
2 To set the required ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial to the appropriate
position (Fig. 5).
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
1 Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)
1Silk
2Wool
3 Cotton, 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 bres.
3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
The amber temperature light goes on.
4 When the temperature light goes out, wait a while before you start to iron (Fig. 6).
The temperature light goes on from time to time during ironing.
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Note:The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the rst time. This stops after a short while.
Steam ironing
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section
‘Setting the temperature’).
3 Select the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam setting you select is suitable
for the ironing temperature selected: (Fig. 7)
1 - 2 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2to 3)
3 - 4 for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)
Note:The iron starts to steam as soon as it has reached the set temperature.
Note:If the selected ironing temperature is too low (MIN to 2), water may drip from the soleplate (see
chapter ‘Features’, section ‘Drip stop’).
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1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (Fig. 3).
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section
‘Setting the temperature’).
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You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any temperature.
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 shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases.
The steam boost function can only be used at temperature settings between 2 and MAX.
1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 9).
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The concentrated steam boost from the long vents in the Steam Tip enhances the distribution of
steam into every part of your garment.The concentrated steam boost function can only be used at
temperature settings between 2 and MAX.
1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 10).
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Never direct the steam at people.
The steam boost function can also be used 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. 11).
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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 may hear a sound.
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If the iron has not been moved for a while, the electronic safety shut-off function automatically
switches off the iron.
The red auto-off light starts to ash to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the
safety shut-off function (Fig. 6).
To let the iron heat up again, pick it up or move it slightly. The red auto-off light goes out.
If the temperature light goes on, wait until it goes out before you start to iron.
If the temperature light does not go on, the iron is ready for use.
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The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Antic-Calc tablet 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 require replacement (Fig. 12).
The Calc-Clean function removes the 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.
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1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0.
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.
5 Put the plug in the wall socket.
6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.
7 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean button and gently shake the iron
to and fro (Fig. 13).
Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate. Impurities and akes (if any) are ushed
out.
8 Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as all the water in the tank has been used up.
9 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities.
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1 Put the plug in the wall socket and let the iron heat up to allow the soleplate to 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.
Storage
1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron
cool down.
2 Clean the appliance and wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp
cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with metal objects.
Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals.
3 Regularly rinse the water tank with water and empty it after cleaning (Fig. 14).
4 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility (Fig. 15).
5 Always store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place.
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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. 16).
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If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com
or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you nd its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your local
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Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care
BV.
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This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked about the appliance. If you cannot nd the
answer to your question, contact the Customer Care Centre in your country.
General:
Question Answer
Why does the soleplate stay
cold although I have plugged
in the iron?
There may be a connection problem. Check the mains cord, the
plug and the wall socket.
The temperature dial may be set to MIN. Set the temperature
dial to the required position.
Why do water droplets drip
onto the fabric? The cap of the lling opening may not be closed properly. Press the cap until you hear a click.
You may have poured an additive into the water tank. Rinse the
water tank and do not put any additive in the water tank.
The iron may not be hot enough for steam ironing. Set the
temperature dial to a temperature suitable for steam ironing ( 2
to MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until the amber
temperature light goes out.
Why do akes 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’).
Why does the red light ash
(GC3360 only)? The safety shut-off function may have switched off the iron (see chapter ‘Features’). Move the iron slightly to deactivate the safety
shut-off function. The red light goes out.
Why does water drip from
the soleplate after the iron
has cooled down or has
been stored (GC3321/3320
only)?
You may have put the iron in horizontal position with water still
left in the water tank. Empty the water tank and set the steam
control to position 0 after use. Store the iron on its heel.
Steam ironing:
Question Answer
Why doesn’t any
steam come out of
the iron?
There may not be enough water in the water tank. Fill the water tank
(see chapter ‘Preparing for use’).
The steam control may be set to position 0. Set the steam control to a
position between 1 and 4 (see chapter ‘Using the appliance’).
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