EasySpeed GC1960 - Iron PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EasySpeed GC1960 PHILIPS

A B C D E F G IH J N K O M LIntroduction

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support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.

General description (Fig. 1)

A Spray nozzle (all types except GC1903/GC1910)

B Cap of lling opening

- small cloud = minimum steam

- large cloud = maximum steam

- x = Calc-clean position

D Spray button 8 (all types except GC1903/GC1910)

E Steam boost button \ (all types except GC1903/GC1905/GC1910/GC1920)

F Automatic shut-off light (GC1990/GC1991 only)

H Double-Active Calc System (all types except GC1903/GC1905/GC1910/

M MAX water level indication

O Heat-resistant storage cover (GC1981/1991 only)

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

- Never immerse the iron in water.

- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains

voltage before you connect the appliance.

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

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

- If the mains cord 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

- 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

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

- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.

- Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage.

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

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

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

- Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other

chemicals in the water tank.

- 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.

2 Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature and pass the iron over a piece

of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any residues from the soleplate.

Filling the water tank

This iron is designed to be used with tap water.

If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal

amount of distilled water. Do not use distilled water only.

Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically

descaled water or other chemicals in the water tank.

1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.

2 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam) (Fig. 2).

3 Openthecapofthellingopening(Fig.3).

4 Tilttheironandllthewatertankuptomaximumlevelunderthetap(Fig.4).

Note: Do not ll the water tank beyond the MAX indication.

5 Closethecapofthellingopening(‘click’).

Selecting temperature and steam setting

Check the laundry care label of the article to be ironed to determine the required

ironing temperature.

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

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

shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains.

1 To set the appropriate ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial to the

appropriate position (see the table above) (Fig. 5).

2 Put the iron on its heel.

3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

, The temperature light goes on.

Do not set the steam control to a steam setting if you have set a low ironing

temperature (below 2/ WOOL setting) or when the iron is still heating up (as

long as the temperature light is on). Otherwise water will leak from the iron.

4 When the temperature light goes out, wait a while before you start ironing.

, During ironing, the temperature light goes on from time to time. This indicates

that the iron is heating up to the set temperature.

5 Set the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam setting you select

is suitable for the set ironing temperature:

- O for no steam (for all temperature settings). (Fig. 2)

- small cloud for minimum steam (temperature settings 2 and 3. (Fig. 6)

- large cloud for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX. (Fig. 7)

Spray function (specic types only)

You can use the spray function at any temperature to moisten the article to be

ironed. This helps remove stubborn creases.

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

2 Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be

Steam boost function (specic types only)

A powerful boost of steam helps to remove very stubborn creases.

The steam boost function only works at temperature settings between 3 and

1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 9).

Vertical shot of steam (specic types only)

You can also use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in vertical position.

This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.

1 Hold the iron in vertical position and press and release the steam boost

Never direct the steam at people.

Automatic shut-off function (specic types only)

The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been

, Theautomaticshut-offlightashestoindicatethattheironhasbeenswitched

off by the automatic shut-off function (Fig. 11).

To let the iron heat up again:

1 Pick up the iron or move it slightly.

4239.000.7224.1Note: If you use the heat-resistant soleplate cover, you do not have to let the iron cool

down rst. If you want to store the iron without the soleplate cover, let it cool down rst.

- 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. 23).

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.

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 Possible cause Solution

There is a connection

Check the mains cord, the plug and

The temperature dial is

Set the temperature dial to the

Fill the water tank (see chapter

‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Filling

The steam control is

Set the steam control to the small

cloud or large cloud (see chapter

‘Using the appliance, section

‘Selecting temperature and steam

Put the iron on its heel or continue

ironing in horizontal position and

wait a while before you use the

steam boost function again.

Set an ironing temperature at which

the steam boost function can be

used ( 3 to MAX). Put the

iron on its heel and wait until the

temperature light goes out before

you use the steam boost function.

more times (see chapter ‘Cleaning

The automatic shut-off

activated (see chapter

‘Automatic shut-off’).

Pick up the iron or move it slightly

to deactivate the automatic shut-off

function. The automatic shut-off light

the cap of the lling

Press the cap until you hear a click.

is too low for steam

Set an ironing temperature that is

suitable for steam ironing ( 2 to

MAX). Put the iron on its heel and

wait until the temperature light goes

out before you start ironing.

additive in the water

Rinse the water tank and do not put

any additive in the water tank.

Specic types only: you

Set the temperature dial to a setting

Specic types only: you

often within a short

Put the iron on its heel or continue

ironing in horizontal position and

wait a while before you use the

steam boost function again.

, Theautomaticshut-offlightstopsashing.

, If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set ironing

temperature, the temperature light goes on.

2 If the temperature light goes on after you have moved the iron, wait for it to

go out before you start ironing.

Note: If the temperature light does not go on after you move the iron, the soleplate still

has the right temperature and the iron is ready for use.

Cleaning and maintenance

1 Set the steam control to position O, remove the plug from the wall socket and

let the iron cool down.

2 Pour any remaining water out of the water tank.

3 Wipeakesandanyotherdepositsoffthesoleplatewithadampclothanda

non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.

To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects. Never use a

scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate.

4 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.

5 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after you

have rinsed it (Fig. 12).

Double-Active Calc System (specic types only)

Note: See chapter ‘General description’ for the type numbers that are equipped with the

Double-Active Calc System.

The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the water tank

combined with the Calc-Clean function.

- The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. The tablet is

constantly active and does not need to be replaced (Fig. 13).

- The Calc-Clean function removes scale particles from the iron.

Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very

hard (i.e. when akes come out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean

function more frequently.

1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.

2 Set the steam control to position O.

3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.

Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.

4 Set the temperature dial to MAX (Fig. 14).

5 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.

7 Hold the iron over the sink and turn the steam control to the Calc-Clean

position x. (Fig. 15)

8 Pull the steam control slightly upwards and gently shake the iron until all water

in the tank has been used up (Fig. 16).

, Steamandboilingwatercomeoutofthesoleplate.Scale(ifany)isushedout.

9 After you have used the Calc-Clean function, press down the steam control

while you turn it to position O. (Fig. 17)

Note: Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water that comes out of the iron still contains

After the Calc-Clean process

1 Put the plug in the wall socket and let the iron heat up to let the soleplate dry.

2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.

3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains

that may have formed on the soleplate.

4 Let the iron cool down before you store it.

Cleaning the steam control needle

1 Pull the steam control out of the appliance. (Fig. 18)

2 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle (Fig. 19).

Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.

3 Reinsert the steam control. Place the point of the needle exactly in the centre

oftheholeandtthesmallprojectiononthesideoftheneedleintothe

4 Set the steam control to position O.

1 Set the steam control to position O and remove the plug from the wall socket.

2 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility (Fig. 21).

3 Specictypesonly:puttheironintheheat-resistantstoragecoverandfasten

the cover with the Velcro strips (Fig. 22).

You have put the iron

in horizontal position

while there was still

Empty the water tank and set the

steam control to position O after

use. Store the iron on its heel.

onto the ironing board.

Iron wet spots without steam from

time to 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.

- x = position Calc-clean