GC-9235 - Fer à repasser vapeur PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GC-9235 PHILIPS

GC95xx,GC92xx series

Introduction We all know the fuss with traditional irons: choosing the right temperature for your jeans and delicate fabrics, waiting for the iron to warm up and cool down. Many of us have ruined clothes with an iron that was too hot for the job. Those disasters are a thing of the past with the new Philips PerfectCare. The principle of ironing is to transmit heat to the garments to remove the creases. In the past, it was done with a very hot soleplate. Then manufacturers added some steam to the soleplate to speed up the heat transfer to the garments, making ironing much quicker. Our researches have shown that a high amount of steam is actually the best way to remove the toughest creases quickly. The effect of the soleplate is minimal. The soleplate just needs to be above steam temperature to remove any moisture. This is the optimal temperature. At this temperature, not a single ironable garment can be damaged and ironing is extremely effective. The challenge was to deliver a high amount of steam at this optimal temperature. In the past this would have led to water spitting, leaking and staining. To generate the high-pressure steam that does the work with a soleplate at this optimal temperature, we developed a unique cyclonic chamber. The steam generated penetrates deep into the fabric for fast ironing with no risk of water leaking. There are no complicated dials and you do not have to wait for the iron to warm up and cool down. Nor is there any risk of scorching your favourite clothes. It is faster, no matter who does the ironing. If you want to know how the cyclonic steam chamber works, please visit our website at www.philips.com. Happy ironing! General description (Fig. 1)

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Steam supply hose

Iron platform Supply hose storage compartment Cord storage compartment Mains cord with plug ‘Water tank empty’ light On/off button with Auto-shut-off DE-CALC reset button with light EASY DE-CALC knob Water level indication Detachable water tank Filling hole Carry lock release button Carry lock Soleplate ’Iron ready’ light Steam trigger Steam boost button

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger -- Never immerse the iron or the steam generator in water. Warning -- 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 qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. -- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. -- This appliance can be used by children aged 8 or above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given instructions in safe use of the appliance or supervision to establish safe use and if they have been made aware of the hazards involved. -- Do not allow children to play with the appliance. -- Keep the iron and its mains cord out of the reach of children aged 8 or under when the appliance is switched on or cooling down. -- Children are only allowed to clean the appliance and perform the CalcClean procedure under supervision. -- Do not let the mains cord and supply hose come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. -- If steam or hot water droplets escape from under the EASY DECALC knob when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and tighten the EASY DE-CALC knob. 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 EASY DE-CALC knob from the steam generator when the steam generator is still hot or under pressure. -- Do not use any other cap on the steam generator than the EASY DECALC knob that has been supplied with the appliance. Caution -- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. -- Always place and use the iron and the steam generator on a stable, level and horizontal surface. -- Check the mains cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage. -- Fully unwind the mains cord before you plug it in the wall socket. -- The iron platform and the soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. If you want to move the steam generator, do not touch the iron platform. -- When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill or empty the steam generator and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: put the iron back on the iron platform, switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

-- Descale the steam generator regularly according to the instructions in chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’. -- This appliance is intended for household use only. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. Preparing for use Filling the detachable water tank Do not put hot water, perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank. Note: Do not tilt or shake the steam generator when the water tank is full, otherwise water may spill out of the filling hole. You can detach the water tank and fill it at any time during use. Fill the water tank before first use and as soon as the ‘water tank empty’ light flashes. 1 Remove the detachable water tank from the steam generator. 2 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the MAX indication. Note: If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled water.

3 Slide the water tank back into the steam generator (‘click’).

Note: If the water tank is not properly placed, the iron does not produce any steam. Water tank refill light When the water tank is almost empty, the ‘water tank empty’ light goes on and steam ironing is no longer possible. 1 Remove the water tank and fill it. 2 Put the water tank back into the steam generator. ,, The iron is ready for steam ironing again.

Optimal Temp technology Do not iron non-ironable fabrics. This steam generator is supplied with Optimal Temp technology, which enables you to iron all types of ironable fabrics without adjusting the iron temperature or steam setting. 1 Fabrics with these symbols are ironable, for example linen, cotton, polyester, silk, wool, viscose, rayon.

2 Fabrics with this symbol are not ironable. These fabrics include synthetic fabrics such as Spandex or elastane, Spandex-mixed fabrics and polyolefins (e.g. polypropylene), but also prints on garments.

1 Place the steam generator on a stable and level surface, e.g. on the hard part of the ironing board or on a table. 2 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank (see section ‘Filling the detachable water tank’). 3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the on/off button to switch on the steam generator.

,, The ‘iron ready’ light flashes to indicate that the steam generator is heating up.

,, When the steam generator is ready for use, the ‘iron ready’ light lights up continuously.

4 Specific types only: Press the carry lock release button to unlock the iron from the iron platform.

5 Press and hold the steam trigger to start steam ironing.

Steam boost function

You can use the steam boost function to remove stubborn creases. 1 Press the steam boost button. Never direct steam at people. Note: Some water droplets may come out of the soleplate when you use the steam boost function for the first time.This stops after you have used the steam boost function for some time.

Vertical steam ironing

Hot steam is emitted from the iron. Never attempt to remove creases from a garment that is worn. Do not apply steam near your or someone else’s hand. 1 Hang the garment on a clothes hanger and pull the garment tight with one hand. 2 Hold the iron in vertical position with the other hand and press the steam trigger to steam the garment. 3 Touch the garment lightly with the soleplate of the iron to remove creases. 4 Use the steam boost button together with the steam trigger to successfully remove stubborn creases.

Auto-shut-off function

The steam generator automatically switches off when it has not been used for a while (approx.10 minutes) and the auto-shut-off light in the on/ off button starts to flash. To activate the steam generator again, press any button on the steam generator. The steam generator starts to heat up again. Cleaning and maintenance Descaling the steam generator with the EASY DE-CALC knob To prevent scale build-up inside the steam generator and to ensure longlasting steaming performance, this steam generator has a DE-CALC light on the control panel. This light flashes after about a month or 10 ironing sessions. When this light flashes, perform the descaling procedure with the EASY DE-CALC knob by following the steps below. Never remove the EASY DE-CALC knob when the steam generator is hot. 1 Press the on/off button to switch off the steam generator and remove the plug from the wall socket. 2 Let the steam generator cool down for 2 hours. 3 Place the steam generator on a stable table top, with the EASY DE-CALC knob over the edge of the table top. Tip:You can also take the steam generator to a sink and place it so that the EASY DE-CALC knob is pointing towards the sink. 4 Hold a cup of at least 350cc under the EASY DE-CALC knob to collect the water that flows out.

5 Turn the EASY DE-CALC knob anti-clockwise to remove it and let the water with scale particles flow into the cup.

Note:Water starts to flow out of the steam generator as soon as you turn the EASY DE-CALC knob to remove it. Note:This steam generator is specially designed to remove scale together with the water easily and effectively. It is not necessary to shake or tilt the steam generator. 6 When no more water comes out of the steam generator, reinsert the EASY DE-SCALE knob and turn it clockwise to fasten it. 7 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the DE-CALC reset button to reset the EASY DE-CALC function. The DE-CALC light goes out.

Cleaning the soleplate Clean the soleplate regularly to remove stains from the soleplate. 1 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the on/off button to switch on the steam generator and let it heat up. 2 After approx. 2 minutes, press the on/off button again to switch off the steam generator and remove the plug from the wall socket. 3 Place a piece of moist cotton cloth on the ironing board. 4 Iron over the cotton cloth repeatedly to remove stains from the soleplate. Storage 1 Press the on/off button to switch off the steam generator and remove the plug from the wall socket. 2 Remove the detachable water tank and empty it. 3 Place the iron on the iron platform.

4 Specific types only: Push the carry lock over the tip of the soleplate to lock the iron onto the iron platform.

5 Fold the supply hose and mains cord to store them in their respective storage compartments.

6 Specific types only:You can now easily carry the whole appliance by the handle of the iron with one hand.

Do not carry the appliance by holding the water tank release lever.

-- Do not throw away the appliance 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 help to preserve the environment.

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 find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer. Troubleshooting 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

The steam generator produces a pumping sound.

Water is pumped into the boiler inside the steam generator. This is normal.

If the pumping sound continues nonstop, switch off the steam generator and remove the plug from the wall socket. Contact an authorised Philips service centre.

The steam generator does not produce any steam.

There is not enough water in the water tank.

Fill the water tank.

The steam generator is not hot enough to produce steam.

Wait until the ‘iron ready’ light on the iron lights up continuously.

You do not press the steam trigger.

Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed while you steam iron.

The water tank is not placed properly in the Slide the water tank firmly back steam generator. into the steam generator (‘click’).

The appliance is not switched on.

The steam generator has switched off.

Insert the plug in the wall socket and press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.

The auto-shut-off function is activated

Press the on/off button to switch automatically when the steam generator has on the steam generator again. not been used for more than 10 minutes.

The light in the on/ off button flashes.

The auto-shut-off function is activated

Press the on/off button to switch automatically when the steam generator has on the steam generator again. not been used for more than 10 minutes.

Water droplets come out of the soleplate.

When you start steam ironing and when you continue steam ironing after an interruption, the steam that was still present in the hose has cooled down and condensed into water. This causes water droplets to come out of 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, steam instead of water comes out of the soleplate.

Wet spots appear on the garment during ironing.

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 of dry cloth.

Water spots appear on the garment during use of the steam boost function.

The water spots on your garment are caused by condensation in the supply hose.

When the supply hose cools down, the steam that is still present in the hose cools down and condenses into water.

The water droplets stop coming out of the soleplate when you have used the steam boost function for some time.

Flakes and impurities come out of the soleplate or the soleplate is dirty.

Impurities or chemicals present in the water Clean the soleplate with a damp have deposited in the steam vents and/or cloth. on the soleplate.

Water leaks from the steam generator.

Too much scale and minerals have accumulated inside the steam generator.

Descale the steam generator regularly (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Descaling the steam generator with the EASY DE-CALC knob’).

If you tilt the steam generator during transport or place it on an uneven surface when the water tank is full, water may spill out of the water tank.

Do not tilt the steam generator when the water tank is full.

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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.