Philips GC9500 Series User manual

GC9500
GC9200
User manual

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GC9500,GC9200 series
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Introduction
This iron has been approved by The 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. R1101. In United Kingdom, Eire, HongKong and
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General description (Fig. 1)
1 Steam supply hose
2 Iron platform
3 Supply hose storage
compartment
4 Cord storage compartment
5 Mains cord with plug
6 ‘Water tank empty’ light
7 On/off button with ECO mode
8 EASY DE-CALC light
9 EASY DE-CALC knob
10 Water level indication
11 Detachable water tank
12 Filling hole
13 Carry lock release button
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15 Soleplate
16 ’Iron ready’ light
17 Steam trigger
18 Steam boost button
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before you use the appliance. Save both documents for future reference.
Preparing for use
Filling the detachable water tank
Do not put hot water, perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing
aids or other chemicals in the water tank.
Fill the water tank before use and as soon as the ‘water tank empty’
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1 Remove the detachable water tank from the steam generator and
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Note:Your appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. If you live
in an area with very hard water, fast scale build-up may occur. In this case, it is
recommended to mix 50% distilled water and 50% tap water to prolong the
life of your appliance.
2 Slide the water tank back into the steam generator (‘click’).
’Water tank empty’ light
When the water tank is almost empty, the ‘water tank empty’ light goes
on and steam ironing is no longer possible. Fill the water tank to continue
steam ironing.
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Using the appliance
OptimalTemp technology
Do not iron non-ironable fabrics.
This steam generator is equipped with OptimalTemp technology, which
enables you to iron all types of ironable fabrics without adjusting the iron
temperature or steam setting.
- Fabrics with these symbols are ironable, for example linen, cotton,
polyester, silk, wool, viscose and rayon.
- Fabrics with this symbol are not ironable.These fabrics include synthetic
fabrics such as Spandex or elastane, Spandex-mixed fabrics and
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Ironing
1 Place the steam generator on a stable and even surface.
2 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank (see section
‘Filling the detachable water tank’).
3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the on/off
button to switch on the steam generator.The ‘iron ready’ light
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(this takes approx. 2 minutes).
When the ‘iron ready’ light lights up continuously, the steam
generator is ready for use.
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the iron from the iron platform.
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5 Press and hold the steam trigger to start Ironing.
Keep the trigger constantly pressed when moving the iron over the fabric.
Never direct steam at people.
Steam boost function
There are two steam boost functions for removing stubborn creases.
- Press the steam boost button for extra-strong steam output.
- Press the steam trigger twice quickly for a high continuous steam
output.You do not have to press the steam trigger continuously,
which gives a more comfortable ironing experience.
Vertical steam ironing
Hot steam is emitted from the iron. Never attempt to remove creases
from a garment that someone is wearing. 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.
Putting down the iron during ironing
- During ironing, you can place the iron either on the iron platform
or horizontally on the ironing board.Thanks to the OptimalTemp
technology, the soleplate will not damage the ironing board cover.
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Energy saving
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without compromising on the ironing result.
1 To activate the ECO mode, press and hold the on/off button for
2 seconds.The light turns green.
2 To switch back to the ‘OptimalTemp’ setting, switch the steam
generator off and on again.
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The Safety Auto-off function automatically switches off the appliance if
it has not been used for 10 minutes, to save energy.
IMPORTANT - Cleaning and maintenance
IMPORTANT - Descaling the steam generator
To ensure a long life for your steam generator, it is very important that
you perform the descaling procedure when the EASY DE-CALC light
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10 ironing sessions to indicate that the steam generator needs to be
descaled.To descale the steam generator, perform the steps below.
Never remove the EASY DE-CALC knob when the steam generator
is hot.
1 Press the on/off button to switch off the steam generator and
remove the plug from the wall socket.
2 Place the steam generator on a stable table with the EASY
DE-CALC knob sticking out beyond the edge of the table or
take the steam generator to a sink.
3 Hold a cup under the EASY DE-CALC knob.Turn the EASY
DE-CALC knob anti-clockwise and let the water with scale particles
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generator, reinsert the EASY DE-CALC knob.Turn the knob
clockwise to fasten it and put the plug back into the socket again.
You can now use the steam generator again.
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Cleaning the soleplate
Clean the soleplate regularly to remove stains from the soleplate.
- To maintain a good gliding of your soleplate, it is recommended to
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up the iron and moving the soleplate over a moist cloth.
- Descaling the soleplate: if you do not descale your steam generator
regularly, scale may build up on the soleplate.You can remove scale
by following the instructions below:
1 Descale the steam generator before you clean the soleplate
(see section ‘IMPORTANT - Descaling the steam generator’).
2 Tilt the steam generator and pour 500ml distilled water into the
opening. Reinsert the EASY DE-CALC knob and turn the knob
clockwise to fasten it.
3 Press the on/off button and wait for 5 minutes.
4 Put a piece of thick cloth on your ironing board. Place your iron on
the cloth, press and hold the steam trigger.While pressing the steam
trigger, slowly move the iron back and forth across the cloth until no
water comes out anymore or when steam comes out.
Hot, dirty water comes out of the soleplate.
5 Switch off the steam generator and let it cool down for 2 hours.
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Reinsert the EASY DE-CALC knob and turn the knob clockwise to
fasten it.
Storage
1 Switch off the steam generator and unplug it.
2 Remove the water tank and empty it.
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lock to lock the iron onto the platform.
4 Fold the supply hose and mains cord. Put them in their respective
storage compartments.
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handle of the iron.
Do not carry the appliance by holding the water tank release lever.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises 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 Centre in
your country.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The ironing board
cover becomes
wet.
Steam has condensed on the
ironing board cover after a long
ironing session.
Replace the ironing board cover if the foam
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.
Water droplets
come out of the
soleplate.
The steam that was still present
in the hose has cooled down
and condensed into water.
Point the iron away from the garment and let it
produce steam for a few seconds.
Steam and/or
water comes out
from under the
EASY DE-CALC
knob.
The EASY DE-CALC knob is
not tightened properly.
Switch off the appliance and wait for two hours
for steam generator to cool down. Unscrew
the EASY DE-CALC knob reattach it properly.
Note:When you remove the knob, water
comes out of the steam generator. If steam
continues to escape, switch off the appliance
and contact an authorised Philips service centre.
Dirty water
and impurities
come out of the
soleplate.
Impurities or chemicals present
in the water have deposited in
the steam vents and/or on the
soleplate.
Descale the steam generator regularly. See
section ‘Cleaning the soleplate’ in chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
Too much scale and minerals
have accumulated inside the
steam generator.
Descale the steam generator regularly.
See section ‘IMPORTANT - Descaling the
steam generator’ in chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
The iron leaves a
shine or an imprint
on the garment.
The surface to be ironed was
uneven, for instance because
you were ironing over a seam or
a fold in the garment.
PerfectCare is safe on all garments.The shine
or imprint is not permanent and will come off
if you wash the garment. Avoid ironing over
seams or folds or you can place a cotton cloth
over the area to be ironed to avoid imprints.
The steam
generator does
not produce any
steam.
There is not enough water in
the water tank (the ‘water tank
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Fill the water tank.
The steam generator is not hot
enough to produce steam.
Wait until the ‘iron ready’ light on the iron lights
up continuously.
You did not press the steam
trigger.
Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed
while you steam iron.
The water tank is not placed
properly in the steam generator.
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The steam
generator
produces a
pumping sound.
Water is pumped into the boiler
inside the steam generator.This
is normal.
If the pumping sound continues nonstop, switch
off the steam generator and remove the plug
from the wall socket. Contact an authorised
Philips service centre.
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