Philips PowerLife GC2510 User manual

Steam Iron
GC2650, GC2640, GC2620,
GC2560, GC2530, GC2520, GC2510

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GC2650, GC2640, GC2620, GC2560, GC2530, GC2520, GC2510

General description (fig. 1)
ASpray nozzle
BCap of filling opening
CSteam control
- O= no steam
- l= minimum steam
- ;= maximum steam
- 1= Calc-Clean function
DShot-of-steam button
ESpray button T
FAutomatic shut-off light (GC2560 only)
GMains cord
HAnti-Calc tablet
ITemperature light
JType plate
KWater tank
LTemperature dial
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and
save them for future reference.
◗Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to
the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
◗If the appliance is provided with an earthed plug, it must be
plugged into an earthed wall socket.
◗Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance
itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped
or is leaking.
◗Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
◗If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a
service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
◗Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the
mains.
◗Never immerse the iron and the stand, if provided, in water.
◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
◗Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
◗This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
◗The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may
cause burns if touched.
◗Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate
when it is hot.
◗When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance,
when you fill or empty the water tank and also when you leave the
iron even for a short while: set the steam control to position O, put
the iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
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◗Always place and use the iron and the stand, if provided, on a
stable, level and horizontal surface.
◗This appliance is intended for household use only.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
C2Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
3Open the cap of the filling opening.
C4Tilt the iron and fill the water tank up to maximum level.
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to use distilled
water. Do not use chemically descaled water.
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or
other chemicals in the water tank.
5Close the cap of the filling opening ('click').
Setting the temperature
◗The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first
time.This will cease after a short while.
C1Put the iron on its heel and set the temperature dial to the
required ironing temperature by turning it to the appropriate
position.
- Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature.
-1Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
-1Silk
-2Wool
-3Cotton, linen
- If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of,
determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will
not be visible when you wear or use the article.
- Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the
fabric to prevent shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to
prevent stains.
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2Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
3When the temperature light has gone out, wait a while before
you start ironing.
BThe temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.
Using the appliance
Steam ironing
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
1Set the temperature dial to the recommended position (see
section 'Setting the temperature').
C2Set the steam control to the appropriate steam position.
-Áfor minimum steam (temperature settings 2and 3).
-Èfor maximum steam (temperature settings 3to MAX).
BThe iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been
reached.
GC2640/GC2620/GC2530/GC2520/GC2510 only:
Water may leak from the soleplate if the set temperature is too low
(MIN to 2).
Ironing without steam
1Set the steam control to position O(= no steam).
2Set the temperature dial to the recommended position (see
section 'Setting the temperature').
Features
Spray function
You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any
temperature
1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
C2Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to
be ironed.
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Shot of steam
A powerful shot of steam helps to remove very stubborn creases.
The shot-of-steam function only works at temperature settings
between 2and MAX.
C1Press and release the shot-of-steam button.
Vertical shot of steam (GC2650/2640/2620/2560/2530/2520)
C1The shot-of-steam function can also be used when you are
holding the iron in vertical position.This is useful for removing
creases from hanging clothes, curtains, etc.
Never direct the steam at people.
Drip stop (GC2650/GC2560 only)
This iron is equipped with a drip stop function: the iron automatically
stops producing steam when the temperature is too low to prevent
water from dripping out of the soleplate.When this happens you will
hear a click.
Automatic shut-off (GC2560 only)
The electronic shut-off function automatically switches the heating
element off if the iron has not been moved for a while.
C◗The automatic shut-off light starts blinking to indicate that the
heating element has been switched off.
To let the iron heat up again, pick the iron up or move it slightly.The
automatic shut-off light goes out.
1If the temperature light goes on, wait for it to go out before
you start ironing.
2If the temperature light does not go on, the iron is ready for
use.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Double-Active Calc System
C◗The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents.
The tablet is constantly active and does not need to be replaced.
◗The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles.
Calc-Clean function
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in
your area is very hard (i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate
during ironing), the Calc-Clean function should be used more
frequently.
1Set the steam control to position O.
2Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank..
C3Set the temperature dial to MAX.
4Put the plug in the wall socket.
5Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.
6Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to the
Calc-Clean position (1).The steam control will spring up
slightly.
C7Pull the steam control upwards and remove it.
C8Hold the iron over the sink and move it to and fro.
BSteam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and
scale (if any) will be flushed out.
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