User Manual

If the temperature of the soleplate has
dropped below the set ironing temperature,
the amber temperature light goes on.
2 If the amber temperature light goes on after
you have moved the iron, wait for it to go out
before you start ironing.
Note: If the amber 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
Cleaning
1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove
the plug from the wall socket and let the iron
cool down.
2 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.
3 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp
cloth.
4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water.
Empty the water tank after you have rinsed
it (Fig. 12).
Double-Active Calc System (all types
except GC3320)
The Double-Active Calc System consists of an
Anti-Calc tablet inside the water tank combined
with the Calc-Clean function.
1 The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from
clogging the steam vents. This tablet is
constantly active and does not need to be
replaced (Fig. 13).
2 The Calc-Clean function removes the scale
particles from the iron.
Calc-Clean function
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 0.
3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents in
the water tank.
4 Set the temperature dial to MAX.
5 Plug in the appliance. If the appliance has an
earthed plug, 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, press and hold
the Calc-Clean button and gently shake the
iron to and fro (Fig. 14).
Steam and boiling water come out of the
soleplate.Impuritiesandakes(ifany)are
ushedout.
8 Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as all
the water in the tank has been used up.
9 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still
contains a lot of impurities.
After the Calc-Clean process
1 Put the plug back into the wall socket and let
the iron heat up to let the soleplate dry.
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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.
Storage
1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove
the plug from the wall socket and let the iron
cool down.
2 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage
facility (Fig. 15).
3 Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry
place.
Environment
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. 16).
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem,
please visit the Philips website at www.philips.
com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre
in your country (you nd its phone number in
the worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no
Customer Care Centre in your country, go 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 the
appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem
with the information below, contact the Customer
Care Centre in your country.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The iron is plugged in, but the
soleplate stays cold.
There is a connection problem. Check the mains cord, the plug and
the wall socket.
The temperature dial is set to
MIN.
Set the temperature dial to the
required position
The iron does not produce
any steam.
There is not enough water in
the water tank.
Fill the water tank (see chapter
‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Filling the
water tank).
The steam control is set to
position 0.
Set the steam control to a position
between 1 and 4 (see chapter
‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Steam
ironing’).
The iron is not hot enough
and/or the drip-stop function
has been activated (all types
except GC3321/GC3320).
Set an ironing temperature that is
suitable for steam ironing ( 2 to
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
wait until the amber temperature
light goes out before you start
ironing.
Water droplets drip onto the
fabric during ironing.
The temperature dial has been
set to a temperature that is too
low for steam ironing.
Set an ironing temperature that
is suitable for steam ironing
(temperature settings 2 to MAX).
Put the iron on its heel and wait
until the amber temperature light
goes out.
You have put an additive in the
water tank.
Rinse the water tank and do not put
any additive in the water tank.
You have not closed the cap of
the lling opening properly.
Press the cap until you hear a click.
Flakes and impurities come
out of the soleplate during
ironing.
Hard water forms akes inside
the soleplate.
Use the Calc-Clean function one or
more times (see chapter ‘Cleaning
and maintenance’, section ‘Calc-
Clean function’).
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