PerfectCare Compact Plus GC7929 - Iron PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PerfectCare Compact Plus GC7929 PHILIPS

1 Soleplate 2 ‘Iron ready’ light 3 Steam trigger/Steam boost 4 Water supply hose 5 Iron platform 6 Carry lock release button 7 Water tank release lever 8 Filling hole 9 Detachable water tank 10 Water supply hose storage compartment 11 Mains cord with plug 12 Smart Calc-Clean container 13 CALC-CLEAN button with light 14 On/o button with power on and shut-o light Preparing for use Type of water to use This appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. However, if you live in an area with hard water, fast scale build-up may occur. Therefore, it is recommended to use distilled or demineralized water )50% demineralized/distilled water mixed with water could be used as well( to prolong the lifetime of the appliance.

Warning: Do not use perfumed water, water from the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch, descaling

agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals, as they may cause water spitting, brown staining or damage to your appliance. Filling the water tank Fill the water tank before every use or when the water level in the water tank drops below the minimum level. You can rell the water tank at any time during use. 1 Press the lever in the water tank handle and remove the water tank from the base )Fig. 2(. 2 Fill the water tank up to the MAX indication )Fig. 3(. 3 Push the water tank back into the appliance until it locks in place )‘click’(. Using the appliance Ironable fabrics Do not iron non-ironable fabrics. - Fabrics with these symbols )Fig. 4( are ironable, for example linen, cotton, polyester, silk, wool, viscose and rayon. - Fabrics with this symbol )Fig. 5( are not ironable. These fabrics include synthetic fabrics such as Spandex or elastane, Spandex-mixed fabrics and polyolens )e.g. polypropylene(. Prints on garments are not ironable either. English7 Ironing 1 Place the appliance on a stable and even surface. Note: In order to ensure safe ironing we recommend to always place the base on a stable ironing board, a table, or the oor. 2 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank. 3 Remove the water supply hose from the storage compartment. 4 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the on/o button to switch on the appliance )Fig. 6(. Wait until the ‘iron ready’ light lights up continuously )Fig. 7(. This takes about 2 minutes. 5 Press the carry lock release button to unlock the iron from the iron platform )Fig. 8(. 6 Press and hold the steam trigger to start ironing (Fig. 9). Note: When you start your ironing session and especially during the rst usage of steam trigger, it may take more than 30 seconds for steam to come out of the appliance. Note: The pump is activated each time you press the steam trigger. It produces subtle rattling sound. When there is no water in the water tank, the pump sound is louder. 7 For best ironing results, after ironing with steam, perform the last strokes without steam. Note: If you do not release the trigger early enough and lift the iron to the base, you might notice that steam still comes out, which is normal. To avoid that eect, we recommand you to leave the iron on the board while rearranging the garment.

Warning: Never direct steam at people.

MAX mode function For more powerful steam, you can use the MAX steam mode, which is safe on all ironable fabrics. For fabrics such as cotton, jeans and linen, you are recommended to use the MAX steam mode. 1 Press and hold the on/o button for 2 seconds until the light turns white. 2 To deactivate the MAX mode, press and hold the on/o button for 2 seconds again until the light turns blue. Steam boost function 1 Press the steam trigger twice quickly to release a powerful boost of steam for 3 seconds )Fig. 10(. Note: It is recommended to use the steam boost function only for stubborn crease. Vertical ironing

Warning: Hot steam is emitted from the iron. Never attempt to remove wrinkles from a garment

You can use the steam iron in vertical position to remove wrinkles from hanging fabrics. 1 Hold the iron in vertical position, press the steam trigger and touch the garment lightly with the soleplate and move the iron up and down (Fig. 12). Safe rest Resting the iron while rearranging your garment While rearranging your garment, you can rest the iron either on the iron platform or horizontally on the ironing board )Fig.13(. The OptimalTEMP technology ensures the soleplate will not damage the ironing board cover. Autoshut-o - The appliances enters the standby mode if it has not been used for 5 minutes. The light of the on/o button starts to ash. - To activate the appliance again, press the on/o button or the steam trigger. The appliance starts to heat up again. English8 - The appliance switches o automatically if it has not been used for another 10 minutes after it enters the standby mode. The light in the on/o button goes o.

Warning: Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. Always unplug

the appliance after use. Cleaning and maintenance Smart Calc-Clean System Your appliance has been designed with a Smart Calc-Clean system to ensure that descaling and cleaning is done regularly. This helps to maintain a strong steam performance and prevents dirt and stains coming out of the soleplate over time. To ensure that the cleaning process is performed, the appliance gives regular reminders. Sound and light Calc-Clean reminder After 1 to 3 months of use, the Calc-Clean light starts ashing and the appliance starts beeping to indicate that you have to perform the Calc-Clean process )Fig. 14). Besides that, a second defense step to protect the appliance from scale is integrated: the steam function gets disabled if descaling is not done )Fig. 15(. After descaling is done, the steam function will be restored. This takes place regardless of the type of water used. Note: The Calc-Clean process can be performed at any time, even when the sound and light reminder is not activated yet. Performing the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean container

Warning: Do not leave the appliance unattended during the Calc-Clean process.

Caution: Always perform the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean container. Do not interrupt the process by lifting the iron up from the Calc-Clean container, as hot water and steam will come out of the soleplate. 1 Fill up the water tank halfway. Note: Make sure that the appliance is plugged in and switched ON during the Calc-Clean process. 2 Place the Calc-Clean container on the ironing board or any other even, stable surface. 3 Place the iron stably on the Calc-Clean container )Fig. 16). 4 Press and hold the CALC-CLEAN button for 2 seconds until you hear short beeps )Fig. 17). Note: The Calc-Clean container has been designed to collect scale particles and hot water during the Calc-Clean process. It is perfectly safe to rest the iron on this container during the entire process. 5 During the Calc-Clean process, you hear short beeps and a pumping sound )Fig. 18). 6 Wait approximately 2 minutes for the appliance to complete the process )Fig. 19). When the Calc-Clean process is completed, the iron stops beeping and the CALC-CLEAN light stops ashing. 7 Wipe the iron with a piece of cloth and put it back on the base station )Fig. 20). Caution: The iron is hot. 8 As the Calc-Clean container becomes hot during the Calc-Clean process, wait about 5 minutes before you touch it. Then carry the Calc-Clean container to the sink, empty it and store it for future use )Fig. 21). 9 If necessary, you can repeat steps 1 to 8. Make sure that you empty the Calc-Clean container before you start the Calc-Clean process. Note: During the Calc-Clean process, clean water may come out of the soleplate if no scale has accumulated inside the iron. This is normal. For more information on how to carry out the Calc-Clean process, refer to the videos in this link: http://www.philips.com/descaling-iron. English9 Storage 1 Switch o the appliance and unplug it. Note: it is recommended to empty the water tank after every use. 2 Place the iron on the iron platform and lock it by pushing the carry lock release button )Fig. 22(. 3 Fold the supply hose and wind the supply hose inside the supply hose storage compartment )Fig.23(. 4 Fold the mains cord and fasten it with the Velcro strip. 5 You can carry the appliance with one hand by the handle of the iron when the iron is locked on the iron platform. Troubleshooting This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country. Problem Possible cause Solution The iron does not produce any steam. There is not enough water in the water tank. Fill the water tank. Press and hold the steam trigger until steam comes out. It may take up to 30 seconds until steam comes out. You did not press the steam trigger. Press and hold the steam trigger until steam comes out. The steam function has been disabled until you have performed the Calc-Clean process. Perform the Calc-Clean process to restore the steam function. )see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’) At the start of your ironing session, the steam trigger has not been pressed long enough. Press and hold the steam trigger until steam comes out. It may take up to 30 seconds until steam comes out. No steam comes out of the soleplate, the light of the CALC CLEAN button ashes and the appliance beeps. You have not done or have not completed the Calc-Clean process. Perform the Calc-Clean process to enable the steam function again )see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’). Water droplets come out of the soleplate. After the Calc-Clean process remaining water may drip out of the soleplate. Wipe the soleplate dry with a piece of cloth. If the Calc-Clean light still ashes and the appliance still beeps, perform the Calc- Clean process (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’). You have used the steam boost function too frequently. Use the steam boost function only for stubborn creases. It is recommended not to use it for more than 5 times within 3 minutes. The Calc-Clean process has not been completed. You have to perform the Calc-Clean process again (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’). Steam condenses into water in the hose when you use steam for the rst time or have not used it for a long time. This is normal. Hold the iron away from the garment and press the steam trigger.Wait until steam instead of water comes out of the soleplate. English10 English Problem Possible cause Solution Dirty water and impurities come out of the soleplate. Impurities or chemicals present in the water have deposited in the steam vents and/or soleplate. Perform the Calc-Clean process regularly (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’). Water ushes out of the soleplate. You have accidentally started the Calc-Clean process (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’). Switch o the appliance. Then switch it back on again. Let the iron heat up until the ‘iron ready’ light lights up steadily. The Calc-Clean process does not start. You have not pressed the CALC- CLEAN button for 2seconds until the appliance started beeping. See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.11 Introduktion Tillykke med dit køb og velkommen til Philips! Få alle fordele af den support, som Philips tilbyder, ved at registrere dit produkt på www.philips.com/welcome Læs denne brugervejledning, folderen med vigtige oplysninger og lynhåndbogen omhyggeligt igennem, inden apparatet tages i brug. Gem dem til senere brug.