Philips GC9315/30 User manual

GC9400, GC9300 series

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips “o fully benefit from the support that
Philips offers register your product at wwwphilipscomwelcome
“his iron has been approved by “he Woolmark Company Pty Ltd for the ironing of woolonly
products provided that the garments are ironed according to the instructions on the garment label
and those issued by the manufacturer of this iron R In the United Kingdom Eire Hong Kong and
India the Woolmark trademark is a certification trademark
Read this user manual the important information leaflet and the quick start guide carefully before
you use the appliance Save them for future reference
Product overview
 Steam supply hose
 Steam triggerSteam boost
 Iron ready light
 Soleplate
 Iron platform
 Carry lock release button
 Water tank filling door
 Supply hose storage compartment
 ESY DECLC knob
 Mains cord with plug
 DECLC light
 Onoff button with poweron light and autooff light
 ECO button with light
Important
Perform the descaling process regularly for great steam and a prolonged lifetime of the appliance
Recommended water to use
Distilled or demineralized water 5ig  if you live in an area with hard water
Preparing for use
“ype of water to use
“his 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 “herefore 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
5ill the water tank before every use or when the water level in the water tank drops below the
minimum level You can refill the water tank at any time during use
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Open the water tank filling door 5ig 
5ill the water tank up to the MX indication 5ig 
Close the water tank filling door click
Water tank empty light specific types only
When the water tank is almost empty the iron ready light starts to flash 5ig 
5ill the water tank and press the steam trigger to let the appliance heat up again When the iron
ready light lights up continuously you can continue steam ironing
Using the appliance
Optimal“emp technology
Warning Do not iron nonironable fabrics
“he Optimal“emp technology enables you to iron all types of ironable fabrics in any order without
adjusting the iron temperature and without sorting your garments
It is safe to just rest the hot soleplate directly on the ironing board 5ig  without putting back to the
iron platform “his will help reduce the stress on your wrist
5abrics with these symbols 5ig  are ironable for example linen cotton polyester silk wool
viscose and rayon
5abrics with this symbol 5ig  are not ironable “hese fabrics include synthetic fabrics such as
Spandex or elastane Spandexmixed fabrics and polyolefins eg polypropylene Prints on
garments are not ironable either
Ironing
Place the steam generator 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
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank see 5illing the water tank
Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the onoff button to switch on the steam
generatorWait until the iron ready light lights up continuously 5ig  “his takes approx 
minutes
Remove the water supply hose from the water supply hose storage compartment
Press the carry lock release button to unlock the iron from the iron platform 5ig 
Press and hold the steam trigger to start ironing 5ig 
5or best ironing results after ironing with steam perform the last strokes without steam
Warning Never direct steam at people
5or more powerful steam you can use the turbo steam mode
Press and hold the onoff button for  seconds until the light turns white
“he appliance returns to normal steam mode automatically after  minutes to save energy
Otherwise to switch back to normal steam mode at any time press and hold the onoff button for
 seconds until the light turns blue again
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Steam boost function
Use the steam boost function to remove stubborn creases
Press the steam trigger twice quickly 5ig 
Vertical ironing
Warning Hot steam is emitted from the iron Never attempt to remove wrinkles from
a garment while someone is wearing it 5ig  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
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 5ig 
Safe rest
Resting the iron while rearranging your garment
While rearranging your garment you can rest the iron either on the iron platform or horizontally on the
ironing board 5ig  “he Optimal“emp technology ensures the soleplate will not damage the ironing
board cover
Energy saving
Eco mode
By using the ECO mode reduced amount of steam you can save energy without compromising on
the ironing result
“o activate the ECO mode press the ECO button 5ig  “he green ECO light goes on
“o deactivate the ECO mode press the ECO button again “he green ECO light goes out
Safety autooff mode
“o save energy the appliance switches off automatically when it has not been used for  minutes
“he autooff light in the onoff button starts to flash
“o activate the appliance again press the onoff button “he appliance then starts to heat up
again
Warning Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains
lways unplug the appliance after use
Cleaning and maintenance
Descaling the appliance
Perform the descaling procedure when the ESY DECLC light starts to flash 5ig  “his helps to
prolong the lifetime of the appliance and optimizes the ironing performance
Note If your water is hard increase the descaling frequency
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Warning To avoid the risk of burns unplug the appliance and let it cool down for at
least two hours before you perform the descaling procedure 5ig 
“ip When you perform the descaling procedure place the appliance on the edge of the table top or
near the sink Water may flow out of the appliance when the ESY DECLC knob is being opened
Hold a cup with a capacity of at least  ml under the ESY DECLC knob and turn the knob
anticlockwise Remove the ESY DECLC knob and let the water with scale particles flow into
the cup 5ig 
When no more water comes out of the appliance reinsert the ESY DECLC knob and tighten it
5ig 
Descaling the soleplate
If you do not descale your appliance regularly you may see brown stains coming out of the soleplate
due to scale particles Descale the soleplate by following the procedure below We advise you to
perform the procedure twice for better results
Make sure the appliance is cool and clean the soleplate with a damp cloth
Empty the water tank through the filling door 5ig  “ilt the appliance and remove the ESY DE
CLC knob
Pour ml distilled water into the DECLC opening and tighten the ESY DECLC knob 5ig

5ill up the water tank halfway Switch on the appliance and wait for  minutes
Keep the steam trigger pressed continuously while you iron a few pieces of thick cloth in a back
andforth motion for  minutes 5ig 
Warning Hot dirty water about  ml comes out of the soleplate
Stop cleaning when no more water comes out of the soleplate or when steam starts coming out of
the soleplate
Unplug the steam generator and let it cool down for at least two hours Remove the ESY DE
CLC knob and let the remaining water flow out “ighten the ESY DECLC knob
Storage
Switch off the appliance and unplug it
Pour the water out of the water tank through the filling door 5ig 
5old the supply hose
Wind the supply hose inside the supply hose storage compartment 5ig 
5old the mains cord and fasten it with the Velcro strip
Place the iron on the iron platform and lock it by pushing the carry lock release button 5ig 
You can carry the appliance with one hand by the handle of the iron when the iron is locked on the
iron platform 5ig 
Troubleshooting
“his 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
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Problem Cause Solution
Dirty water brown stains
or white flakes come out
of the soleplate
Scale has built up inside the
appliance because it has not been
descaled regularly
Descale the appliance and the
soleplate see chapter Cleaning
and maintenance
You have put chemicals or additives
in the water tank
Never use chemical or additives
with the appliance If you have
already done so follow the
procedure in chapter Cleaning
and maintenance to remove the
chemicals
“here is no or little steam “he appliance has not heated up
sufficiently
Wait until the iron ready light stays
on continuously “his takes
approx  minutes
“here is not enough water in the
water tank
5ill the water tank up to the MX
indication
Scale has built up inside the
appliance because it has not been
descaled regularly
Descale the appliance and
soleplate see chapter Cleaning
and maintenance
Water leaks from the
soleplate
Steam condenses into water in the
hose when you use steam for the
first time or have not used it for a
long time
“his 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
“he ironing board cover
becomes wet or there are
water droplets on the
floorgarment
Steam has condensed on the ironing
board cover after a long ironing
session or your board cover is not
designed to cope with the high
steam rate
Replace the ironing board cover if
the foam material has worn out
We also advise you to use a layer
of felt material in the board cover
to prevent water droplets
“he surface under the
base of the appliance
becomes wet or steam
andor water comes out
from under the ESY DE
CLC knob
“he ESY DECLC knob is not
tightened properly
Switch off the appliance and wait
 hours for it to cool down
Unscrew and reattach the knob to
make sure it is tightened
“he rubber sealing ring of the ESY
DECLC knob is worn
Contact an authorized Philips
service center for a new ESY DE
CLC knob
“he iron does not heat up
and the amber DECLC
light flashes
“he appliance reminds you to
perform the descaling procedure
“he light flashes after approximately
one month of use
Perform the descaling procedure
following the instructions in
section Descaling the appliance
“he steam generator
produces a loud pumping
sound
“here is not enough water in the
water tank
5ill the water tank up to the MX
indication and press the steam
trigger
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