Philips GC7700 series User manual

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Quick Start Guide
FastCare GC7700 series
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Use only tap water
or demineralised
water
Do not use the following types of water as they may cause
leaking, brown staining and damage to your appliance:
perfumed water, vinegar, descaling agents, ironing aids etc
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Press the water tank
release button.
Remove the water tank
from the base.
Fill the water tank up to
the MAX indication.
Push the water tank back
until you hear a click.
Temperature setting Automatic steam setting Fabric type
•Synthetic fabrics (e.g., acetate, acrylic,
nylon, polyamide).
•• Wool, viscose, polyester and silk.
••• to LINEN Cotton, linen.
To save energy, the steam generator switches
15 minutes.
then switch on again.
Start
Use
Extra features
Congratulations on the purchase of your Philips
FastCare steam generator iron! It has a large
output and a smooth SteamGlide Ceramic soleplate that reduces
ironing time. The carry lock and Smart CalcClean also make ironing
more convenient.
For a steam boost,
double press the trigger
in quick succession.
Press the steam trigger
and move the iron up
and down the garment.
Check the fabric label. Set the temperature dial
to the recommended
temperature.
Press and hold the
steam trigger to release
steam for ironing.
Keep the steam trigger
pressed when you move
the iron over the fabric.
Steam ironing is only
possible at silk, cotton,
and linen settings.
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Issue related to Problem Solution
The appliance has
function was activated.
This happens automatically
when the steam generator
has not been used or the
steam trigger has not been
pressed for more than
15 minutes.
again.
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.
Dirty water and impurities
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.
appliance still beeps, perform the Calc-Clean
process. See chapter 4 Calc-Clean.
The Calc-Clean process
has not been completed.
You have to perform the Calc-Clean process
again. See chapter 4 Calc-Clean.
Impurities or chemicals
present in the water have
deposited in the steam
vents and/or soleplate.
Perform the Calc-Clean process regularly.
See chapter 4 Calc-Clean.
soleplate.
You have accidentally
started the Calc-Clean
process. See chapter 4
Calc-Clean.
again. Turn the temperature dial to the desired
temperature setting instead of CÁLC CLEAN.
Let the iron heat up until the ‘iron ready’ light
lights up steadily.
The Calc-Clean process
does not start.
You have not set the
temperature dial to CALC
CLEAN, you have not
waited for the iron to heat
up or you have not pressed
the Calc-Clean button
for 2 seconds until the
appliance started beeping.
See chapter 4 Calc-Clean.
There are water droplets
visible in the appliance
when I detach the
water tank.
Water comes from the
water path between the
water tank and stand. This
is normal.
These water droplets are harmless. If you want,
you can wipe away the water droplets with a dry
cloth.
Steam output is low. You did not press the
steam trigger continuously.
Keep the steam trigger pressed continuously
when you move the iron over the fabric.
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Troubleshooting
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Issue related to Problem 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 have not pressed the
steam trigger.
Press and hold the steam trigger until steam
comes out.
You have set the
temperature dial below •• Turn the temparture dial to •• or higher.
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 4 Calc-Clean.
You have not placed the
water tank in the appliance
properly.
To put the water tank in the appliance properly,
slide it into the appliance until it locks into place
(‘click’).
The Calc-Clean light
appliance beeps
continuously.
This is the Calc-Clean
reminder.
Perform the Calc-Clean process before the steam
function is disabled/to restore the steam function.
See chapter 4 Calc-Clean.
Perform the descaling
procedure as soon as the
Calc-Clean light starts to
beeps continuously.
Reminder: Use Calc-Clean
container to collect dirty
water.
Turn the temperature
dial to CALC CLEAN.
Wait approximately
2 minutes for the
appliance to complete
the process.
Fill up the water tank
halfway.
Place the iron on the
base and press the
carry lock to lock the
iron into place.
Carry the appliance
by the iron handle.
Place the Calc-Clean
container on the ironing
board or any other
even, stable surface.
When the Calc-Clean
process is completed,
the iron stops beeping.
Make sure that the
appliance is plugged in.
Fold the supply hose
and insert it into
the hose storage
compartment.
Place the iron stably on
the Calc-Clean container.
Note: It is perfectly safe
to rest the iron on this
container during the entire
process.
Wipe the iron with a
piece of cloth and put
the iron back on the
base station.
Switch ON the appliance.
Fold the mains cord and
insert it into the cord
storage compartment.
Press and hold the
Calc-Clean button for
2 seconds until you hear
short beeps.
Wait approximately
5 minutes for container to
cool, pour away collected
scale particles and hot
water into the sink.
During the calc-clean process, hot water and steam come out of the soleplate and you hear short beeps.
Sound and light Calc-Clean reminder
that you have to perform the Calc-Clean process.
After 1 hour, the steam function is automatically disabled. You have to perform the Calc-Clean process
before you can continue steam ironing.
- Do not leave the appliance unattended during the Calc-Clean process.
- Caution: 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.
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Press
2 sec Calc-
Clean
2 min.
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