Philips GC6048/03 User manual

Supervapor GC6048, 6046, 6044, 6042, 6040

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DEUTSCH 15
FRANCAIS 24
ESPAÑOL 33
ITALIANO 42
PORTUGUÊS 51
GC6048, GC6046, GC6044, GC6042, GC6040
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General description
ASteam tank
BFilling opening with screw cap
CSteam control
Position 1: minimum steam output
Position 5: maximum steam output (types
GC6044/GC6046/GC6048 only)
D'Steam tank heating up' (U) pilot light.The pilot light goes out when
the appliance is ready for steam ironing.
E'Steam tank on/off' (≤) switch with integrated pilot light
F'Iron on/off' (≤) switch with integrated pilot light
GManometer to verify steam pressure.When the needle is in the
green area, there is sufficient steam pressure (type GC6048 only).
HMains cord
ISupply hose
JIron storage hook with integrated hose storage clip
K'Iron heating up' pilot light
LJet-of-steam button (types GC6046/GC6048 only)
MSteam activator button
NTemperature dial
OSoleplate
PRemovable iron stand
QButton groove with jet-of-steam holes
RAnti-calc funnel (type GC6048 only)
SCord storage facility
Important
For optimal safety, read these instructions carefully and look at the
illustrations before you start using the appliance.
- Do not put perfume, vinegar, descaling agents or other chemicals in
the steam tank.
- Never use the appliance if it is damaged in any way. Regularly check if
the mains cord and the supply hose are still undamaged and safe.
- If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must always be
replaced by Philips or a service centre authorised by Philips, as
special tools and/or parts are required.
- Only use the screw cap of the steam tank that has been supplied
with the appliance, as this cap also functions as a safety valve.
- Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom of the steam tank
corresponds to the mains voltage in your home before you connect
the appliance.
- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
- Never immerse the iron or the steam tank in water.
- Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the mains.
- When you have finished ironing and even when you leave the iron
for a short while, unplug the iron and put it on the iron stand.
- Always place the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface.
Do not put the steam tank on the soft part of the ironing board.
- Always place the iron on the iron stand. Do not put the hot iron on
the supply hose or the mains cord.
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- The iron stand and soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot
and may cause burns if touched. If you want to move the steam tank,
do not touch the iron stand.
- Make sure the mains cord does not come into contact with the hot
soleplate.
- Infirm persons should not be allowed to use the appliance without
supervision. Keep an eye on children to make sure that they do not
play with the appliance.
- If steam escapes from under the screw cap of the steam tank when
the appliance is heating up, switch the appliance off and contact a
service centre authorised by Philips
- Do not remove the screw cap from the steam tank when the steam
tank is still under pressure. Follow the instructions under 'Fast refill'.
Preparing the appliance for use
1Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to
the mains voltage in your home.
2Remove any sticker, protective foil or storage cover from the
soleplate.
3Fully unwind the mains cord (I) and supply hose (H).
4Place the steam tank (A) on a stable, level surface.
5Place the iron on the iron stand (P).
Do not place the hot iron on the steam tank, the supply hose or the
mains cord. Make sure the mains cord does not come into contact
with the soleplate when it is hot.
Filling the steam tank
Never immerse the iron or the steam tank in water.
1Make sure the on/off switch (F) and the 'steam tank on/off' switch
(E) has been set to 'off' and remove the plug from the wall socket.
C2Slowly unscrew the cap (B) of the steam tank by turning it anti-
clockwise.
You may hear a sound when you remove the cap.This sound is caused
by the cold tank being under vacuum.This is absolutely normal.
C3Pour water into the steam tank.
Do not fill the steam tank beyond the maximum level (1.5 litres).
You can use tap water if it is not too hard (less than 10 DH). If the
water in your area is very hard (more than 17 DH), we advise you to
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use distilled water, which you can obtain from your local supermarket
or chemist.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch or chemically descaled water in the
steam tank. Do not use water from a water softener.
C4Close the steam tank by firmly turning the screw cap
clockwise.
Fast refill
1First set the 'steam tank on/off' switch (E) to 'off'.
C2Press the steam activator button (M) until you no longer hear
any steam escaping from the appliance.
3Keep the steam activator button pressed in and slowly unscrew
the screw cap of the steam tank (B) by turning it anti-
clockwise.The steam tank will now be depressurised.
4Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
5Fill the steam tank as described in section 'Filling the steam
tank' and let the appliance heat up again.
Setting the temperature
Always place the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface
Do not put the steam tank on the soft part of the ironing board.
Always place the iron on the iron stand. Do not put the hot iron on
the supply hose or the mains cord. Make sure the cord does not come
into contact with the hot soleplate.
1Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
C2Push the 'Steam tank on/off' ≤switch (E) to set it to position
I.The pilot light in the switch as well as the 'Steam tank heating
up' Upilot light (C) will go on.
The iron heats up faster than the steam tank and you can therefore
switch the iron on a few minutes after you have switched on the steam
tank.
C3Set the temperature control to the required ironing
temperature by turning it to the appropriate temperature
indication.
- Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature:
-1Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
-1Silk
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- When you do not know what kind of fabric the article is made of,
try to iron a spot which will be invisible when you wear it.
- Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the
fabric to prevent shiny patches.
- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature,
such as those made of synthetic fibres.
4Cold start: the water in the steam tank and the soleplate will
now be heated up.The soleplate takes approximately 2 minutes
to heat up, the water in the steam tank takes approximately
8 minutes to heat up.
5Quick reheat: if you refill the steam tank during the ironing
process, the water in the steam tank will take approximately
6 minutes to heat up.
C6Push the 'Iron on/off' ≥switch (F) to set it to position I.The
pilot light in the switch as well as the 'Iron heating up' pilot
light (K) will go on.
7After a few minutes the 'Iron heating up' pilot light (K) will go
out to indicate that the soleplate has reached the set
temperature.
Tips
◗During ironing the pilot light will go on from time to time to
indicate that the soleplate is being heated up to the required
temperature again.You can simply continue ironing when this
happens.
◗If the fabric consists of various kinds of fibres, always select the
temperature required by the most delicate fibre, i.e. the lowest
temperature. For example: if an article consists of 60% polyester
and 40% cotton, it should be ironed at the temperature indicated
for polyester (1) and without steam.
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Temperature
control
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Type of fabric
Synthetic fabrics e.g. acetate,
acrylic, viscose, polyamide,
polyester Silk
Wool
Cotton Linen
Please note: Zon the table
means that the article
cannot be ironed.
Label with ironing
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◗When steam ironing woollen fabrics, shiny patches may occur.You
can prevent this by using a dry pressing cloth and the jet-of-steam
function or by turning the article inside out and ironing the
reverse side.
◗The iron heats up faster than it cools down.You should therefore
start ironing the articles that require the lowest temperature, such
as those made of synthetic fibres.Then continue ironing at higher
temperatures.
◗Velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches, should
be ironed in one direction only (along with the nap) while applying
very little pressure.
◗Do not use steam when you are ironing coloured silk.This could
cause stains.
Steam ironing
1Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.
See 'Setting the temperature'. Steam ironing is only possible at higher
ironing temperatures: set the temperature dial to 2or 3.
BSteam output will start as soon as the set temperature has been
reached.
C2While steam ironing, keep the steam activator button (M)
pressed in.
3During steam ironing the two pilot lights (D) and (K) will go on
from time to time.When this happens, either the iron or the
steam tank is being heated up to the required temperature.You
can continue ironing.
Ironing without steam
1Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.
See 'Setting the temperature'.
2Do not press the steam activator button (M).
3Switch off the steam tank by pushing the 'Steam tank on/off' ≤
switch (D) to set it to position O.
◗Some steam will escape if you press the steam activator button
(M) by accident while you are ironing. If the tank is empty or is not
heated up yet, you will hear a clicking sound inside the steam tank.
This phenomenon is caused by the opening of the steam valve and
is harmless.
◗If you have been ironing at a high temperature and subsequently
set the temperature dial (N) to a lower setting, wait until the 'iron
heating up' pilot light (K) goes on again before you continue
ironing.This will prevent damage to fabrics.
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