Philips Provapor GC6068 User manual

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Boiler steam iron Provapor Azur
GC6068
04/10
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Features
Iron
- Careeza soleplate
- Max steam output 90 grams/min
- Shot of steam (SOS)
- Cord length 1.9 m
Boiler
- Inox boiler
- Capacity 1 litre
- Stainless steel tray assy
- Ergonomic backrest
- Vario steam
- Steam ready light indicator
- Anti-scaling funnel
Safety Information
- This product meets the requirements regarding
interference suppression on radio and TV.
- After the product has been repaired, it should function
properly and has to meet the safety requirements as
officially laid down at this moment.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Voltage : 220 - 240 V
Frequency : 50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption : Iron : 800 W
Boiler : 1200 W
Pressure : 3.5 bar
Dimension (F-box) : 41 x 38 x 20 cm
Weight : 3850 grams
Water advice : Suitable for tap water use. However if
the tap water in your area is very hard,
we advise you to mix it with a equal
portion of distilled water or to use
distilled water only.
Soleplate
Careeza is a multi layer chemical substance that gives an
excellent gliding over various fabrics and better care for the
garments.
Vario steam
The vario steam function allows user to have control over the
steam rate and this prevent over moisturising the cloth.
Anti calc
The anti calc is integrated in the funnel and softens the water
that goes into the boiler.

GC6068
REPLACE DIAL 1
REPLACE BACKPLATE 2
disassemble DIAL 1
remove screw A
remove connection
remove hose
REPLACE INLAY 3
STEAM KNOB 4
IRON LAMP 5
MICRO SWITCH 6
DISASSEMBLY ADVICE - IRON
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - IRON
- For disassembly, you will need a Torx screwdriver: 362 TR T20 x 100
REPLACE IRON HANDLE 7
disassemble DIAL 1
remove screw A
remove connection
remove hose
disassemble BACKPLATE 2
disassemble INLAY 3
STEAM KNOB 4
IRON LAMP 5
MICRO SWITCH 6
remove screw B (3x)
REPLACE
INTERMEDIATE CABLE 8
SWIVEL 9
DEVIATOR ASSY 10
THERMOSTAT BUSH 11
disassemble DIAL 1
remove screw A
remove connection
remove hose
disassemble BACKPLATE 2
disassemble INLAY 3
STEAM KNOB 4
IRON LAMP 5
MICRO SWITCH 6
remove screw B (3x)
disassemble IRON HANDLE 7
REPLACE IRON SKIRT 12
SOLEPLATE UNIT 13
disassemble DIAL 1
remove screw A
remove connection
remove hose
disassemble BACKPLATE 2
disassemble INLAY 3
STEAM KNOB 4
IRON LAMP 5
MICRO SWITCH 6
remove screw B (3x)
disassemble IRON HANDLE 7
disassemble INTERMEDIATE
CABLE 8
SWIVEL 9
DEVIATOR ASSY 10
THERMOSTAT
BUSH 11
remove screw C (3x)
Cut
out
Steam
ready
Boiler
thermostat
Main
switch
STAND IRON
Steam-
switch
Thermostat
Electro-
valve
Boiler
heating
element
p
F
N
2-5

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PARTS LIST & EXPLODED VIEW - IRON
3
4
7
10
12
13
6
5
1
14
11
2
B1
9
8
B2
A
B3
C1 C2
C3
3-5
Pos Service code Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
4239 021 19670
4239 026 15690
4239 026 15680
4239 026 15670
4239 021 19630
4239 017 09170
4239 021 19660
4239 000 09140
4239 026 15580
4239 021 19620
4239 015 98410
4239 026 15620
4239 022 55030
4239 026 15650
Dial
Backplate
Inlay
Jet of steam knob
Iron Lamp
Micro switch
Iron Handle
Intermediate cable + micro switch
Swivel
Steam deviator assy
Thermostat bush
Iron skirt
Soleplate unit + skirt
Electrovalve trigger
= changed

GC6068
DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY ADVICE - STAND
SAFETY CAP 21
COMPLETE TRAY 22
Press tray anchorage rubber 23 through
the tray
BACK REST ASSY 34
HOSE CLAMP 35
With tray lifted, use a screw driver to
upwardly unplug hose clamps at the
foot of back rest.
Note: Hose clamps MUST BE
unplugged before back rest can
be removed.
When both hose clamps are unplugged,
remove back rest by pulling one leg
first, then the other leg.
SUPERIOR STAND
PRINTED 32
Remove screws A (4x)
A 4x
Remove the SUPERIOR STAND and
you will see the respective parts of the
Boiler.
REASSEMBLY
COMPLETE TRAY 22
Insert back rest through the complete
tray, hose clamps added to the legs of
the back rest as shown above.
REMEMBER to plug in the hose
clamps after inserting back rest to the
superior stand.
Note: The hose clamps lock the back
rest into position.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - STAND
- For disassembly, you will need a Torx screwdriver 362 TR T20 x 100
- Be careful of the sharp edges of the stainless steel tray assy. Use a thick glove when
removing the tray assy.
- To avoid damage to the sealings and components of the boiler, NEVER clean the
boiler with vinegar, descaling agent or other chemicals.
- Apply loctite to the screws on the boiler heating element upon any unscrewing/
screwing operation.
- The boiler is required to be rinsed after every 10 times usage.
- ALWAYS replaced boiler assy (Pos 26) when
•mechanical safety valve at the cap has been activated
•thermal fuse/thermostat at boiler bottom is open
4-5
= changed

GC6068
PARTS LIST & EXPLODED VIEW - STAND
32
22
35
34 21
36
37
25
26
33
23
A
A
A
A
30
31
24
27
38
28
29
5-5
Pos Service code Description
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
4239 021 19600
4239 021 19590
4239 015 55310
4239 015 55280
4239 000 09150
4239 000 09260
4239 021 19540
4239 010 08870
4239 026 15610
4239 021 19610
Safety cap printed assy
Complete tray
Tray rubber foot
Boiler rubber foot
Intermediate supply cable (Europe)
Intermediate supply cable (Italy)
Boiler assy welded
Electrovalve
Steam Dial
Steam regulator
Pos Service code Description
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
4239 017 08960
4239 017 08810
4239 021 19580
4239 026 15770
4239 021 19650
4239 026 00230
4239 015 55300
4239 021 19680
4239 017 09151
Lamp
Main switch
Superior stand
Inferior stand
Back rest assy
Hose clamp
Filling hole gasket
Anti calc funnel assy
Teflon ring