CompactCare GC6540 - Iron PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CompactCare GC6540 PHILIPS

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General description (Fig. 1)

L On/off switch with power-on light

M ’Steam ready’ light (GC6540 only)

N ’Steam tank empty’ light (GC6540 only)

O Iron lock slide (GC6540/GC6530 only)

P Steam control (GC6540 only)

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

- Never immerse the iron or the steam tank in water.

- Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before

you connect the appliance.

- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the supply hose or the appliance itself

shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks.

- If the mains cord or the supply hose is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service

centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.

- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.

- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

- Do not let the mains cord and supply hose come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron.

- If steam escapes from under the steam tank cap when the appliance heats up, switch off the

appliance and tighten the steam tank cap. If steam continues to escape when the appliance heats

up, switch off the appliance and contact a service centre authorised by Philips.

- Do not remove the steam tank cap from the steam tank when the steam tank is still under

- Do not use any other cap on the steam tank than the cap that has been supplied with the

appliance, as the steam tank cap also functions as a safety valve.

- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.

- Check the mains cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage.

- Always place and use the iron and the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface.

- The iron stand and the soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns

if touched. If you want to move the steam tank, do not touch the stand.

- When you have nished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you ll or empty the

steam tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: put the iron on the iron

stand, set the on/off switch to ‘O’ and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

- Rinse the steam tank regularly according to the instructions in chapter ‘Cleaning and

- This appliance is intended for household use only.

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled

properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on

scientic evidence available today.

1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean the soleplate with a

2 Fully unwind the mains cord and supply hose.

3 Place the steam tank on a stable, level surface.

4 Place the iron on the iron stand.

Filling the steam tank

Never immerse the steam tank in water.

Do not open the steam tank cap when the iron and the steam tank are still hot.

1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

2 Slowly unscrew the steam tank cap (Fig. 2).

You may hear a sound when you remove the cap. This sound is caused by the vacuum or residual

pressure inside the steam tank and is perfectly normal.

3 Pour water into the steam tank (max. 800ml) (Fig. 3).

Use tap water to ll the tank.

If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to use 50% distilled water and 50% tap

Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the

4 Screwthesteamtankcaptightlyontothellingopeningofthesteamtank.

If the steam tank becomes empty during ironing, follow the procedure below to quickly rell the

1 Keep the appliance plugged into the mains and make sure the on/off switch is set to ‘I’ (Fig. 4).

ENGLISH 72 Press the steam trigger until you no longer hear any steam escaping from the

3 To depressurise the steam tank, keep the steam trigger pressed in and slowly unscrew the

steam tank cap anticlockwise.

Place a piece of cloth over the cap when you unscrew it. Make sure there is no steam left in the

4 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and wait approximately 15 minutes for the

appliance to cool down.

5 Fill the steam tank as described in section ‘Filling the steam tank’ and let the appliance heat

Setting the temperature

Always place the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface. Do not put the steam tank

on the soft part of the ironing board.

1 Put the iron on the iron stand.

Do not put the hot iron on the supply hose or the mains cord. Make sure the cord does not

come into contact with the hot soleplate.

2 To set the required ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial to the appropriate

Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:

Type of fabric Temperature

B Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acetate, acrylic,

viscose, polyamide, polyester) and

Z Please note that Z on the label

means that the article cannot be

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 is not visible when you wear or use the article.

Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches.

Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those made of

3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and set the on/off switch to ‘I’.

, The steam tank and the soleplate heat up.

, When the temperature light goes out, the iron has reached the set temperature. As soon as

the water in the steam tank is ready for steam ironing:

- GC6540: the ‘steam ready’ light goes on.

- GC6530/GC6520/GC6515/GC6510: the power-on light in the on/off switch goes out.

ENGLISH8Note: During steam ironing, the temperature light goes on from time to time. This indicates that the iron

is heating up to the set temperature.

Note: If you have been ironing at a high temperature and then set the temperature dial to a lower

setting, wait until the temperature light goes on and goes out again before you continue ironing. This

prevents damage to your fabrics.

- If the fabric consists of various kinds of bres, always select the temperature required by the

most delicate bre, i.e. the lowest temperature. For example: if an article consists of 60%

polyester and 40% cotton, it should be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester ( 1)

- When you steam iron woollen fabrics, shiny patches may occur. To prevent this, use a dry

pressing cloth or turn the article inside out and iron the reverse side.

- Iron velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches in one direction only (along with

the nap) while you apply very little pressure.

- Do not use steam when you iron coloured silk. This could cause stains.

1 Make sure that there is enough water in the steam tank.

2 Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’).

Note: Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures (temperature settings 2 to MAX).

3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and set the on/off switch to ‘I’.

- The power-on light in the on/off switch and the temperature light on the iron go on to indicate

that the steam tank and the iron start to heat up.

4 GC6540: Select a steam setting suitable for the selected ironing temperature: (Fig. 7)

- Select steam setting ECO for temperature setting 2.

- Select a steam setting between ECO and ; for temperature settings 3 to MAX.

5 The steam tank and the soleplate heat up.

- Cold start: the soleplate takes approximately 2 minutes to heat up and the steam tank takes

approximately 6 minutes to heat up.

- Quick reheat: if you rell the steam tank during the ironing process, the water in the steam

tank takes approximately 6 minutes to heat up.

, When the iron has reached the set temperature, the temperature light goes out.

, As soon as the water in the steam tank is ready for steam ironing:

- GC6540: the ‘steam ready’ light goes on (Fig. 8).

Note: During steam ironing, the ‘steam ready’ light goes out from time to time. This indicates that the

steam tank is heating up to the right temperature.

- GC6530/GC6520/GC6515/GC6510: the power-on light in the on/off switch goes out.

6 Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed while you steam iron (Fig. 5).

Tip: When you put down the iron during ironing, put it on its heel.

Note: If you have not used the steam function for some time, the steam that was still present in the

supply hose has condensed into water. When you start steam ironing again, this may cause some

spluttering in the appliance and a few droplets of water may escape from the soleplate.

Note: To prevent droplets from falling onto your garments, hold the iron over an old cloth and press the

steam trigger until the steam production has normalised before you start steam ironing again.

ENGLISH 9Steam lock function

The steam lock allows you to steam iron non-stop without having to press the steam trigger

1 To steam iron non-stop, slide the steam lock to position ‘ON’ (Fig. 9).

- To stop steam ironing, slide the steam lock to position ‘OFF’, the iron now only produces steam

when you press the steam trigger.

Ironing without steam

1 Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’).

2 Iron without pressing the steam trigger.

, Some steam escapes if you press the steam trigger by accident while you iron.

, If the steam tank is empty or has not heated up yet, you hear a clicking sound inside the

steam tank. This happens when the steam valve opens and is perfectly harmless.

Vertical steam ironing

You can also steam iron when you hold the iron in vertical position. This is useful for removing

creases from hanging clothes (e.g. jackets, suits and coats), curtains etc.

1 Hold the iron in vertical position and press the steam trigger (Fig. 10).

Never direct the steam at people.

Steam boost (GC6540 only)

During steam ironing, you can use the steam boost function to remove stubborn creases.

1 Set the temperature dial to a setting between 3 and MAX.

2 Press the steam boost button. (Fig. 11)

Note: Use the steam boost function intermittently. If water droplets come out of the soleplate, let the iron

heat up for at least one minute before you use the steam boost function again.

Never direct the steam at people.

Variable steam (GC6540 only)

The steam control is continuously adjustable and can be set to any position between ECO and ;

(see chapter ‘Preparing for use’).

‘Steam tank empty’ light (GC6540 only)

When the water in the steam tank runs out during use, the ‘steam tank empty’ light goes on.

1 Rellthesteamtankwithwater(seechapter‘Preparingforuse’,section‘Fastrell’).

’Steam ready’ light (GC6540 only)

When the steam tank is ready for steam ironing, the ‘steam ready’ light goes on.

ENGLISH10Cleaning and maintenance

1 Set the on/off switch to ‘O’ (Fig. 4).

2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

3 Put the iron on the iron stand, set the steam control to ECO (GC6540 only) and let the

appliance cool down.

1 Clean the iron with a damp cloth.

2 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive

Never immerse the iron in water nor rinse it under the tap.

Rinse the steam tank once a month or after you have used the appliance approximately 10 times.

1 Carefully remove the steam tank cap (Fig. 2).

Lettheappliancecooldownsufcientlybeforeyouremovethesteamtankcap.

2 Rinse the steam tank with 500ml of fresh water.

3 Hold the steam tank upside down over the sink and pour out the water (Fig. 12).

4 Screw the steam tank cap back onto the steam tank.

1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down.

Makesuretheappliancehascooleddownsufcientlybeforeyouputitaway.

2 Empty the steam tank.

3 Regularly check if the mains cord and the supply hose are still undamaged and safe.

4 GC6540/GC6530 only: For safe storage, lock the iron onto the stand with the iron lock slide.

First put down the tip (1) and then put down the heel (2) (Fig. 13).

5 Wind up the hose and cord separately.

6 Insert the hose and cord neatly in the cord storage compartment (Fig. 14).

- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life,

- but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve

- the environment (Fig. 15).

Guarantee and service

If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at

www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you nd its

phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your

country, go to your local Philips dealer.

ENGLISH 11Troubleshooting

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, contact the Consumer Care

Centre in your country.

Problem Cause Solution

This is normal. Some parts of the

appliance have been greased lightly in

This phenomenon ceases after a

This is normal with a new iron. These particles are harmless

and stop coming out of the

soleplate after you have used the

The temperature dial has been set to

a temperature that is too low for

Set an ironing temperature that is

suitable for steam ironing

(temperature settings 2 to MAX).

The appliance is not switched on. Set the on/off switch to ‘I’.

The steam tank has been placed on an

unstable and/or uneven surface.

Put the steam tank on a stable and

When you start steam ironing, the

hose is cold. Steam condenses in the

hose, causing droplets of water to

escape from the soleplate.

This is normal. Hold the iron over an

old cloth and press the steam trigger.

The cloth absorbs the drops. After a

few seconds, the steam production

The appliance is not switched on. Set the on/off switch to ‘I’

The steam tank is not hot enough to

Wait 6 minutes for the steam tank

You are not pressing the steam trigger. Press the steam trigger and keep

it pressed while you steam iron.

There is not enough water in the

Fill the steam tank. See chapter

‘Preparing for use - Filling the

Superheated (i.e. high-quality) steam is

hardly visible, especially when the

temperature dial is set to maximum

position and even less so when the

ambient temperature is relatively high.

To check if the iron really produces

steam, hold a (cold) mirror in front

of the soleplate vents.

Impurities or chemicals present in the

water have deposited on the soleplate.

Clean the soleplate with a damp

You have been ironing at too high

Clean the soleplate with a damp

cloth. Set the iron to the required

ironing temperature (see chapter

‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Setting

You may not have tightened the steam

tank cap properly or you have spilled

some water around the lling hole

Switch off the appliance and let it

cool down. Remove the steam tank

cap, wipe away the water round the

lling hole and tighten the steam

tank cap again. Then switch on the

The wet spots that appear on your

garment after you have steam ironed

for some time may be caused by

steam that has condensed onto the

ironing board. Iron the wet spots

without steam for some time to dry

them. If the underside of the ironing

board is wet, wipe it dry with a piece

To prevent steam from condensing

onto the ironing board, use an

ironing board with a wire mesh top.

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