Philips GC8700 series User manual
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GC8700 series
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Introduction
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the appliance. Save them for future reference.
Exclusive technology from Philips
adjusting the iron temperature and without sorting your garments.
(Fig. 2). This will help reduce the stress on your wrist.
This technology delivers continuous steam that penetrates deeply to remove creases easily (Fig.
storage.
Product overview (Fig. 1)
1 Water supply hose
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3 ‘Iron ready’ light
4 Soleplate
5 Iron platform
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Water supply hose storage compartment
9 Mains cord with plug
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13 Smart Calc-Clean container
Preparing for use
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.
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3 Fill the water tank up to the MAX indication (Fig. 5).
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5 Push in the top part of the water tank until it locks into place (‘click’) (Fig.
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Using the appliance
Warning: Do not iron non-ironable fabrics.
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(Fig. 7).
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2 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
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generator. Wait until the ‘iron ready’ light lights up continuously (Fig.
4 Remove the water supply hose from the water supply hose storage compartment.
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6 Press and hold the steam trigger to start ironing (Fig. 11).
Warning: Never direct steam at people.
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appliance.
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1 Press the steam trigger twice quickly (Fig. 12).
Warning: Hot steam is emitted from the iron. Never attempt to remove wrinkles from a garment
while someone is wearing it (Fig.
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and move the iron up and down (Fig.
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(Fig.
Energy saving
ironing result.
1 (Fig. 15). The green ECO light goes on.
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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
is done regularly. This helps to maintain a strong steam performance and prevents dirt and stains coming
regular reminders.
that you have to perform the Calc-Clean process (Fig. 16).
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restored. This takes place regardless of the type of water used.
activated yet.
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.
Note: Make sure that the appliance is plugged in and switched ON during the Calc-Clean process.
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Calc-Clean process. It is perfectly safe to rest the iron on this container during the entire process.
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(Fig. 23).
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Caution: The iron is hot.
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(Fig. 25).
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start the Calc-Clean process.
accumulated inside the iron. This is normal.
http://www.philips.com/descaling-iron.
1 Clean the appliance with a moist cloth.
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(Fig. 26).
Tip: Clean the soleplate regularly to ensure smooth gliding.
Storage
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2 Pour the water out of the water tank into the sink (Fig. 27).
3 Fold the water supply hose. Wind the water supply hose inside the water supply hose storage
compartment and secure it inside the storage hook (Fig.
4 Fold the mains cord and fasten it with the Velcro strip (Fig. 29).
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platform (Fig.
Troubleshooting
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.
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.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The steam function has
performed the Calc-Clean
process.
Perform the Calc-Clean process to restore the
steam function. (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’)
The water tank is not placed
in the appliance properly.
At the start of your ironing
enough.
Press and hold the steam trigger until steam
comes out. It may take up to 30 seconds until
steam comes out.
The light of the CALC-
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
You have not done or have
not completed the Calc-Clean
process.
steam function again (see chapter ‘Cleaning
and maintenance’).
The appliance has
function is activated
automatically when the
up 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
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.
Clean process (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
The Calc-Clean process has
You have to perform the Calc-Clean
process again (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Steam condenses into water
in the hose when you use
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’).
soleplate.
You have accidentally started
the Calc-Clean process
(see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
on again. Let the iron heat up until the ‘iron
ready’ light lights up steadily.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The Calc-Clean process
does not start.
You have not pressed the
See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
The iron leaves a shine
or an imprint on the
garment.
you were ironing over a seam
or a fold in the garment.
PerfectCare is safe on all garments. The shine
if you wash the garment. Avoid ironing over
seams or folds or you can place a cotton cloth
There was not enough felt in
are water droplets on the
Steam has condensed on the
long ironing session.
or felt material has worn out. You can also
that is not designed to cope
with the high steam rate of
the appliance.
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http://www.philips.com/descaling-iron.
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procesu Calc-Clean.
jste proces Calc-Clean.
voda.
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Omylem jste aktivovali proces
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