Philips GC6740 User manual

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the support that Philips
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Read this user manual, the important information leaet, and the quick start guide carefully before you use
the appliance. Save them for future reference.
Product overview (Fig. 1)
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 Carry lock release button (GC6730, GC6740 series only)
10 Iron platform
11 On/o switch
12 Mains cord with plug
13 Water supply hose and mains cord storage compartment
14 Smart Calc-Clean container
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.
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 (Fig. 2).
2 Fill the water tank up to the MAX indication (Fig. 3).
3 Close the water tank lling door (‘click’).
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Using the appliance
Ironing
Temperature setting Automatic steam setting Fabric type
SYNTH to ●Synthetic fabrics (e.g., acetate, acrylic, nylon,
viscose, polyamide, polyester)
●● Silk, wool
●●● to LINEN Cotton, linen
1 Place the appliance on a stable and even surface.
Note: In order to ensure safe ironing we recommend to always place the base on a stable ironing board.
2 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
3 Remove the mains cord and water supply hose from the storage compartment.
4 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the on/o switch to switch on the appliance.
5 Turn the temperature dial to set the appropriate temperature according to the table above. The
appliance adjusts the steam automatically depending on the temperature chosen.
Note: refer to the garment label for recommended temperature setting. Do not iron non-ironable fabrics.
6 Wait until the ‘iron ready’ light lights up continuously (Fig. 4). This takes about 2 minutes.
7 For GC6730, GC6740 series only: press the carry lock release button to unlock the iron from the iron
platform (Fig. 5).
8 Press and hold the steam trigger to start ironing (Fig. 6).
Warning: Never direct steam at people.
Note: When you use the appliance for the rst time, it may take 30 seconds for steam to come out of the
appliance.
Note: The pump is activated each time you press the steam trigger. It produces subtle rattling sound,
which is normal. When there is no water in the water tank, the pump sound is louder. Fill up the water
tank with water when the water level drops below the minimum level.
Steamboostfunction
1 Press the steam trigger twice quickly to release a powerful boost of steam for 3 seconds (Fig. 7).
Note: it is recommended to use the steam boost function only for stubborn crease.
Verticalironing
Warning: Hot steam is emitted from the iron. Never attempt to remove wrinkles from a garment
while someone is wearing it (Fig. 8). Do not apply steam near your or someone else’s hand.
You can use the steam iron in vertical position to remove wrinkles from hanging fabrics.
1 Hold the iron in vertical position, press the steam trigger and touch the garment lightly with the soleplate
and move the iron up and down (Fig. 9).
Autoshut-o
- The appliances enters the standby mode if it has not been used for 15 minutes. The “iron ready” light
starts to ash.
- To activate the appliance again, press the steam trigger. The appliance starts to heat up again.
- The appliance switches o automatically if it has not been used for another 10 minutes after it enters the
standby mode. The “iron ready” light goes o.
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Warning: Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. Always unplug
the appliance after use.
Cleaning and maintenance
SmartCalc-CleanSystem
Your appliance has been designed with a Smart Calc-Clean system to ensure that descaling and cleaning
is done regularly. This helps to maintain a strong steam performance and prevents dirt and stains coming
out of the soleplate over time. To ensure that the cleaning process is performed, the appliance gives regular
reminders.
SoundandlightCalc-Cleanreminder
After 1 to 3 months of use, the Calc-Clean light starts ashing and the appliance starts beeping to indicate
that you have to perform the Calc-Clean process (Fig. 10).
Besides that, a second defense step to protect the appliance from scale is integrated: the steam function
gets disabled if descaling is not done (Fig. 11). After descaling is done, the steam function will be restored.
This takes place regardless of the type of water used.
Note: The Calc-Clean process can be performed at any time, even when the sound and light reminder is not
activated yet.
PerformingtheCalc-CleanprocesswiththeCalc-Cleancontainer
Warning: Do not leave the appliance unattended during the Calc-Clean process.
Caution: Always perform the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean container. Do not interrupt the
process by lifting the iron up from the Calc-Clean container, as hot water and steam will come out of
the soleplate.
1 Fill up the water tank halfway (Fig. 12).
Note: Make sure that the appliance is plugged in and switched ON during the Calc-Clean process.
2 Place the Calc-Clean container on the ironing board or any other even, stable surface (Fig. 13).
3 Place the iron stably on the Calc-Clean container (Fig. 14).
4 Press and hold the CALC-CLEAN button for 2 seconds until you hear short beeps (Fig. 15).
Note: The Calc-Clean container has been designed to collect scale particles and hot water during the
Calc-Clean process. It is perfectly safe to rest the iron on this container during the entire process.
5 During the Calc-Clean process, you hear short beeps and a pumping sound (Fig. 16).
6 Wait approximately 2 minutes for the appliance to complete the process (Fig. 17). When the Calc-Clean
process is completed, the iron stops beeping and the CALC-CLEAN light stops ashing.
7 Wipe the iron with a piece of cloth and put it back on the base station (Fig. 18).
Caution: The iron is hot.
8 As the Calc-Clean container becomes hot during the Calc-Clean process, wait about 5 minutes before you
touch it. Then carry the Calc-Clean container to the sink, empty it and store it for future use (Fig. 19).
9 If necessary, you can repeat steps 1 to 8. Make sure that you empty the Calc-Clean container before you
start the Calc-Clean process.
Note: During the Calc-Clean process, clean water may come out of the soleplate if no scale has
accumulated inside the iron. This is normal.
For more information on how to carry out the Calc-Clean process, refer to the videos in this link:
http://www.philips.com/descaling-iron.
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Cleaningthesoleplate
To properly maintain your appliance, clean it regularly.
1 Clean the appliance with a moist cloth.
2 To easily and eectively remove stains, let the soleplate heat up and move the iron over a moist cloth
(Fig. 20).
Tip: Clean the soleplate regularly to ensure smooth gliding.
Storage
1 Switch o the appliance and unplug it.
2 Pour the water out of the water tank into the sink (Fig. 21).
3 Fold the mains cord and water supply hose together. Push them into the storage compartment (Fig. 22).
4 For GC6730, GC6740 series only: push the carry lock release button to lock the iron onto the iron
platform (Fig. 23). You can carry the appliance by the handle of the iron when it is locked onto the iron
platform (Fig. 24).
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are
unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of
frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The iron does not produce
any steam.
There is not enough water in
the water tank.
Fill the water tank beyond the MIN
indication. Press and hold the steam trigger
until steam comes out. It may take up to 30
seconds until steam comes out.
You did not press the steam
trigger.
Press and hold the steam trigger until
steam comes out.
The steam function has
been disabled until you have
performed the Calc-Clean
process.
Perform the Calc-Clean process to restore
the steam function. (see chapter ' Cleaning
and maintenance')
At the start of your ironing
session, the steam trigger has
not been pressed long enough.
Press and hold the steam trigger until
steam comes out. It may take up to 30
seconds until steam comes out.
You have set the temperature
dial to ●.Steam is not available at ●. To use the
steam, set the temperature dial to ●● or
higher.
The light of the CALC-
CLEAN button ashes and
the appliance beeps.
This is the Calc-Clean reminder. Perform the Calc-Clean after the Calc-Clean
reminder is given (see chapter ‘Cleaning
and maintenance’).
No steam comes out of
the soleplate, the light of
the CALC-CLEAN button
ashes and the appliance
beeps.
You have not done or have
not completed the Calc-Clean
process.
Perform the Calc-Clean process to enable
the steam function again (see chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance has
switched o. The auto shut-o function is activated automatically. The
appliance enters the standy
mode if it has not been used for
15 minutes and switches o if it
has not been used for another
10 minutes.
To swith on the appliance again, set the
on/o switch to “o” position and then to
“on” position.
The appliance produces a
loud pumping sound.
The water tank is empty. Fill the water tank with water and press
the steam trigger until the pumping sound
becomes softer and steam comes out of
the soleplate.
Water droplets come out
of the soleplate.
After the Calc-Clean process
remaining water may drip out
of the soleplate.
Wipe the soleplate dry with a piece of
cloth. If the Calc-Clean light still ashes and
the appliance still beeps, perform the Calc-
Clean process (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
The Calc-Clean process has not
been completed.
You have to perform the Calc-Clean
process again (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Steam condenses into water in
the hose when you use steam
for the rst time or have not
used it for a long time.
This is normal. Hold the iron away from the
garment and press the steam trigger.Wait
until steam instead of water comes out of
the soleplate.
Dirty water and impurities
come out of the soleplate.
Impurities or chemicals present
in the water have deposited
in the steam vents and/or
soleplate.
Perform the Calc-Clean process regularly
(see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
Steam condenses into water in
the hose when you use steam
for the rst time or have not
used it for a long time.
This is normal. Hold the iron away from the
garment and press the steam trigger.Wait
until steam instead of water comes out of
the soleplate.
Water ushes out of the
soleplate.
You have accidentally started
the Calc-Clean process
(see chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance').
Switch o the appliance. Then switch it
back on again. Let the iron heat up until
the ‘iron ready’ light lights up steadily.
The Calc-Clean process
does not start.
You have not pressed the CALC-
CLEAN button for 2 seconds
until the appliance started
beeping.
See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
The ironing board cover
becomes wet, or there
are water droplets on the
oor/garment.
Steam has condensed on the
ironing board cover after a long
ironing session.
Replace the ironing board cover if the
foam or felt material has worn out. You
can also add an extra layer of felt material
under the ironing board cover to prevent
condensation on the ironing board.
You have an ironing board
that is not designed to cope
with the high steam rate of the
appliance.
Put an extra layer of felt material under
the ironing board cover to prevent
condensation on the ironing board.
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