GC2120 - Iron PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Steam iron
Brand	Philips
Model	GC2120
Power supply	220-240 V ~, 50-60 Hz
Power	Approximately 1500 W
Ironing temperatures	3 settings: synthetic (●), silk (●), wool (●●), cotton/linen (●●●)
Steam function	Yes, adjustable (3 levels)
Spray function	Yes
Steam boost function	Yes, including vertical position
Self-cleaning function	Yes
Dry ironing	Yes
Water tank capacity	Approximately 200 ml
Soleplate type	Stainless steel
Heating indicator	Orange indicator light
Auto shut-off	No
Anti-drip system	No
Maintenance	Self-cleaning, clean soleplate with damp cloth, rinse tank
Safety	Do not leave unattended, use on heel, keep out of reach of children
Usage	Household use only
Warranty	International warranty (see manual)

Frequently Asked Questions - GC2120 PHILIPS

How do I fill the water tank of the GC2120 iron?

Unplug the iron, set the steam control to 0 (no steam), tilt the iron, open the filling cover and pour water up to the MAX mark. Close the cover by pressing until it clicks.

How do I adjust the ironing temperature?

Place the iron on its heel, turn the thermostat to the desired setting (● for synthetic, ●● for wool, ●●● for cotton/linen). Check the garment care label. Wait for the orange light to go out before starting.

What should I do if the iron does not produce steam?

Check the water level in the tank and fill if necessary. Make sure the steam control is not set to 0 and that the temperature is high enough (at least ●●). Wait for the orange light to go out.

How do I use the steam boost?

Ensure the temperature is between ●● and MAX. Press and release the steam boost button. You can also use it in vertical position for curtains or hanging clothes. Never direct the steam towards people.

How do I clean the iron soleplate?

Let the iron cool down, then clean the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive liquid detergent. Do not use scouring pads, vinegar, or chemical products. Keep the soleplate smooth.

How do I use the self-cleaning function?

Set the steam control to 0, fill the tank to MAX, set the thermostat to MAX, plug in the iron. When the orange light goes out, unplug. Hold the iron over the sink, set the steam control to ● (self-clean), pull the button up, shake gently to remove impurities. Then, reinsert the rod and set to 0.

What should I do if water droplets fall on the fabric?

Check that the filling cover is properly closed (click). Ensure the ironing temperature is suitable for steam (at least ●●). If the iron has been cooled or stored horizontally, empty the tank before storing.

What type of water should I use in the iron?

Use ordinary tap water. If the water is very hard, prefer demineralised water. Never use vinegar, starch, or chemical descalers.

How should I store the iron after use?

Unplug the iron and allow it to cool. Set the steam control to 0, empty the tank. Wrap the cord around the cord storage support. Always store the iron on its heel on a stable, dry surface.

The iron is plugged in but the soleplate remains cold, what should I do?

Check the connection of the cord, plug, and socket. Ensure the thermostat is not set to the MIN position. If the problem persists, contact a Philips Authorized Service Center.

USER MANUAL GC2120 PHILIPS

GC2225, GC2220, GC2215, GC2120, GC2115, GC2110, GC2105

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DEUTSCH 12

FRANÇAIS 22

ITALIANO 32

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.
- Only connect the appliance to 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.
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.
Always place and use the iron and the stand, if provided, 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.

Before first use

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Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
2 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.
3 Heat up the iron to maximum temperature and pass the iron over a piece of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any residues from the soleplate.

The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time This will cease after a short while.

Preparing for use

Filling the water tank

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I Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
2 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
3 Open the filling cap.
(types GC2225, GC2220, GC2215 and GC2120 only)
4 Tilt the iron.

5 Use a measuring cup to fill the water tank up to maximum level.

6 Close the filling cap (click!).

(types GC2225, GC2220, GC2215 and GC2120 only)

If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to use distilled water: Do not use vinegar, starch or chemically descaled water:

Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.

Setting the temperature

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I Put the iron on its heel.
2 Set the temperature dial to the required ironing temperature by turning it to the appropriate position.
- Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature.
- ● Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
- ● Silk
- ●● Wool
- ●●● Cotton, linen
- If you do not know what kind of fabric(s) a garment is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will be invisible when you wear the garment.
- Silk, woollen and synthetic materials; iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains.

3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

4 When the amber temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you start ironing.

The amber pilot light will go on from time to time during ironing.

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For versions with auto shut-off (type GC2225 only) (see also 'Other features')

If the automatic shut-off function has been activated (red pilot light blinks), move the iron slightly to deactivate this function (red pilot light stops blinking).

Using the appliance

Steam ironing

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

1 Set the temperature dial to the recommended position. See 'Setting the temperature'.
2 Set the steam control to the appropriate steam position.

• △ for minimum steam (temperature settings ●● and ●●●).
• △ for moderate steam (temperature settings ●●● to MAX) (Types GC2225, GC2220, GC2215 and GC2120 only).
• 📄 for maximum steam (temperature settings ●●● to MAX).
  ▶ Steaming will start as soon as the set temperature has been reached.

Types GC2215, GC2120, GC2115, GC2110 and GC2105 only Water may leak from the soleplate if the set temperature is too low (MIN to ●●).

GC2225 and GC2220 only.

The iron is equipped with a drip stop system (see also 'Other features).

Ironing without steam

1 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
2 Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.

See 'Setting the temperature'.

Other features

Spraying

To remove stubborn creases at any temperature

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

2 Press the spray button several times to moisten the garment to be ironed.

Extra Steam (type GC2105 only)

This function provides extra steam to remove really stubborn creases.

The Extra Steam function only works at temperature settings between ●●● and MAX.

I Set the steam control to maximum position 🔊.

2 Press and hold the Steam Control button down for max. 5 seconds.

3 Wait at least 1 minute before using Extra Steam again to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.

Shot of Steam (GC2225, GC2220, GC2215, GC2120, GC2115 and GC2110 only)

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

The Shot-of-Steam function only works at temperature settings between ●● and MAX.

I Press and release the Shot-of-Steam button.

Vertical Shot of Steam (types GC2225, GC2220, GC2215, GC2120 and GC2115 only)

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The 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 towards people.

Drip Stop (types GC2225, GC2220 only)

This iron is equipped with a drip stop function: the iron automatically stops steaming 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 (type GC2225 only)

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An electronic safety device will automatically switch the heating element off if the iron has not been moved for a while.

To indicate that the heating element has been switched off, the red auto-off pilot light will start blinking.

To heat up the iron again:

I Pick up the iron or move it slightly.
2 The red auto-off pilot light will go out. The amber temperature pilot light will go on, depending on the soleplate temperature.
3 If the amber pilot light goes on after the iron has been moved, wait for it to go out before you start ironing.
4 If the amber light does not go on after the iron has been moved, the iron is ready for use.

Cleaning and maintenance

Calc-Clean

The Calc-Clean function removes scale and impurities.

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.

I Set the steam control to position O.
2 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank..
3 Set the temperature dial to MAX.
4 Put the plug in the wall socket.
5 Unplug the iron when the amber pilot light has gone out.

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6 Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to position ● (Calc-Clean). The steam control knob will spring up slightly.
7 Pull the steam control knob upwards to remove the steam control needle.
8 Move the iron to and fro.

▶ Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and scale (if any) will be flushed out.

9 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle.

Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.

10 Put the steam control needle back by inserting the point of the needle exactly in the centre of the hole and by fitting the small projection on the side of the needle into the slot. Set the steam control knob to position O.
11 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities.

After the Calc-Clean process

Plug the iron in to let the soleplate dry up.
2 Unplug the iron when the amber pilot light has gone 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.

After ironing

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

2 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with metal objects.
Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals.

3 Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth.

4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after cleaning.

Storage

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket, let the iron cool down and set the steam control to position O.
2 Empty the water tank.

3 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility.

4 Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe and dry place.

Environment

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Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this you will help to preserve the environment.

Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with your iron. Please read the different sections for more details. If you are unable to solve the problem, please contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country.

Problem	Possible cause(s)	Solution
The iron is plugged in but the soleplate is cold.	Connection problem	Check the mains cord, the plug and the wall socket.
	Temperature dial set at MIN	Set the temperature dial to the required position.
I'm unable to fill the water tank to maximum level.	You have tried to fill the iron in horizontal position.	Tilt the iron during filling.
No steam	Not enough water in the water tank.	Fill the water tank (see 'Preparing for use'; section 'Filling the watertank'.)
	The steam control has been set to position O.	Set the steam position to △, △ or △(see 'Using the appliance', section 'Steam ironing').
	The soleplate is not hot enough and/or the Drip stop function (types GC2225 and GC2220 only) has been activated.	Set the temperature dial to a position in the steam area (●● to MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until the amber pilot light has gone out before you start ironing.
No shot of steam (types GC2225, GC2220, GC2215, GC2120, GC2115 and GC2110 only) or no Vertical Shot of Steam (types GC2225, GC2220, GC2215, GC2120 and GC2115 only).	The (Vertical) Shot of Steam function has been used too often within a very short period.	Put the iron in horizontal position and wait a while before using the (Vertical) Shot of Steam function again.
	The soleplate is not hot enough.	Set the temperature dial to a position in the steam area (●● to MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until the amber pilot light has gone out before you start ironing.
Flakes and impurities come out of the soleplate during ironing.	Hard water forms flakes inside the soleplate.	Use the Calc-Clean function a few times (see 'Cleaning and maintenance', section 'Calc-Clean').
Red pilot light is blinking (type GC2225 only).	The auto shut-off function has been activated. See "Automatic shut-off" section.	Shake the iron lightly to deactivate the auto shut-off function: the pilot light will stop blinking.
Water droplets on fabric (types GC2225, GC2220, GC2215 and GC2120 only)	The filling cap has not been closed properly.	Press the filling cap until you hear a click.
Water droplets on fabric (types GC2215, GC2120, GC2115, GC2110 and GC2105 only)	The temperature has been set too low.	Set the temperature dial to a position in the steam area (●● to MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until the amber pilot light has gone out before you start ironing.
Water drips from the soleplate after the iron has been stored or cooled down.	The iron has been put in horizontal position while there was still water in the water tank.	Empty the water tank before you store the iron. Set the steam control to position O and store the iron standing on its heel.

Wichtig

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- ● Synthetics, z. B. Akryl, Viskose, Polyamid, Polyester

- ● Seide

- ●● Wolle

- ●●● Baumwolle, Leinen

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Vertikaldampf (nur GC2225, GC2220, GC2215, GC2120 und GC2115)

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Défroissage vertical (GC2225, GC2220, GC2215, GC2120, et GC2115 uniquement)

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