Philips GC6704 FastCare Compact User manual

GC6704
FastCare Compact
User Manual
Gebrauchsanleitung

GC6704
ENGLISH 4
DEUTSCH 24

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Table of contents
Important 5
Exclusive technology from Philips 8
Compact ProVelocity technology 8
Product overview 9
Before rst use 10
Preparing for use 10
Type of water to use 10
Filling the water tank 10
Using your appliance 11
Heating up 11
Steam trigger 13
Steam boost function 14
Vertical ironing 14
Ironing tips 14
Cleaning and maintenance 15
Smart Calc-Clean System 15
Sound and light Calc-Clean reminder 15
Performing the Calc-Clean process with the
Calc-Clean container 16
Cleaning the soleplate 18
Storage 18
Guarantee and support 19
Troubleshooting 19
Technical information 23

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Important
Congratulations on your purchase and
welcome to Philips! To fully benet from
the support that Philips oers, register your
product at www.philips.com/welcome. Read
this user manual and the quick start guide
carefully before you use the appliance. Save
them for future reference.
Danger
-Never immerse the appliance in water.
Warning
-Do not use the appliance if the plug,
the mains cord, the supply hose or the
appliance itself shows visible damage or if
the appliance functions abnormally in any
way, or if the appliance has been dropped
or leaks. For repair or service, you must
have the appliance inspected by Philips,
a service centre authorised by Philips or
similarly qualied persons.
-Check if the voltage indicated on the
type plate corresponds to the local mains
voltage before you connect the appliance.
-Do not immerse the iron or the steam
generator in water.
-Do not leave the appliance unattended
when it is connected to the mains.
-This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.

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-Children aged 8 or over are only allowed
to clean the appliance and perform the
Calc-Clean procedure under supervision.
-Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of
children less than 8 years of age when it is
switched on or cooling down.
-The appliance must be used and placed
on a at, stable, heat-resistant surface.
When you place the iron on its heel or its
stand, make sure that the surface on which
you place it is stable.
-Handle your iron carefully and never direct
the steam towards persons or animals as
your appliance gives o steam which can
cause burns.
-Specic types only: When engaging/dis-
engaging the water tank, do not touch the
tip of the iron as the system is in operation.
-Do not let the mains cord and supply hose
come into contact with the hot soleplate of
the iron.
-Do not leave the appliance unattended
during the Calc-Clean process.
-Always perform the Calc-Clean process
with the Calc-Clean container and do not
interrupt the process.
-Do not allow children to play with the
appliance.
Caution: Hot water and steam comes out
from the soleplate.
-Specic types only: Do not let the iron rest
on its heel during the Calc-Clean process
as hot water comes out.
-Specic types only: The iron platform
(stand) can become extremely hot, and
may cause burns if touched. Let it cool

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down for 5 minutes when performing
cartridge replacement.
CAUTION: Hot surface
-Surfaces are liable to get hot during use
(for irons with hot symbol marked on the
appliance).
Caution
-Only connect the appliance to an earthed
wall socket.
-Fully unwind the mains cord before you
put the plug in the wall socket.
-The iron platform and the soleplate of
the iron can become extremely hot and
may cause burns if touched. If you want to
move the steam generator, do not touch
the iron platform.
-Always put the iron back on the iron
platform, switch o the appliance and
remove the plug from the wall socket after
you have nished ironing, when you clean
the appliance, ll or empty the water tank,
or even when you leave the appliance
even for a short while.
-Do not add perfumed water, water from
the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch, descaling
agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled
water or other chemicals, as they may
cause water leakage, brown staining or
damage to your appliance.
-The plug must only be connected
to a socket with the same technical
characteristics as plug.
-The lling hole must not be open during
operation.

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Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all
applicable standards and regulations regarding
exposure to electromagnetic elds.
Recycling
-This symbol means that this product shall
not be disposed of with normal household
waste (2012/19/EU).
-Follow your country’s rules for the separate
collection of electrical and electronic
products. Correct disposal helps prevent
negative consequences for the environment
and human health.
Exclusive technology from Philips
Compact ProVelocity technology
This technology delivers continuous steam that
penetrates deeply to remove creases easily.
At the same time, it keeps the appliance more
compact and lighter than traditional steam
generators, for easier storage.

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Product overview
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1 Soleplate
2 ‘Iron ready’ light
3 CALC-CLEAN button
with light
4 Steam trigger/Steam
boost
5 Temperature dial
6 Water supply hose
7 Heel
8 Water tank lling door
9 Iron platform
10 On/o switch
11 Mains cord with plug
12 Water supply hose and
mains cord storage
compartment
13 Smart Calc-Clean
container

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Before rst use
This appliance is intended for ironing and
refreshing fabrics only.
Remove all packaging material.
Always place the appliance on a stable and
horizontal surface.
Fill the water tank before every use.
Preparing for use
Type of water to use
This appliance has been designed to be used
with tap water. However, if you live in an area
with hard water, fast scale build-up may occur.
Therefore, it is recommended to use distilled or
demineralized water to prolong the lifetime of
the appliance.
Warning: Do not use perfumed water, water
from the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch,
descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically
descaled water or other chemicals, as they
may cause water spitting, brown staining or
damage to your appliance.
Filling the water tank
Fill the water tank before every use or when
the water level in the water tank drops below
the minimum level. You can rell the water tank
at any time during use.
1 Open the water tank lling door.