4239 000 53157 18-05-2005 10:14 Pagina 1 Provapor GC6268, GC6265, GC6263, GC6259, GC6257, GC6068, GC6065, GC6063, GC6059, GC6057, GC6029, GC6021, GC6018
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GC6268, GC6265, GC6263, GC6259, GC6257, GC6068, GC6065, GC6063, GC6059, GC6057, GC6029, GC6021, GC6018 4239 000 53157 18-05-2005 10:14 Pagina 5 5 ENGLISH 6 15 22 30
4239 000 53157 6 18-05-2005 10:14 Pagina 6 ENGLISH General description A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O Cap of the steam tank Steam tank Iron stand On/off switch with built-in pilot light 'Steam tank heating up' pilot light(typesGC6268/GC6265/ GC6068/GC6065/GC6029 only).The pilot light goes out when the appliance is ready for steam ironing Steam control (types GC6268/GC6265/GC6068/GC6065/ GC6029 only).
4239 000 53157 18-05-2005 10:14 Pagina 7 ENGLISH 7 - The iron stand and the soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. If you want to move the steam tank, do not touch the iron stand. - Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot. - Infirm persons should not be allowed to use the appliance without supervision. Keep an eye on children to make sure that they do not play with the appliance.
4239 000 53157 8 18-05-2005 10:14 Pagina 8 ENGLISH C 3 Pour water into the steam tank (max. 1 litre). Use tap water to fill the tank up to the maximum level. If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix tap water with an equal portion of distilled water, or to use distilled water only. Do not use perfume, vinegar, starch or chemically descaled water. 4 Screw the cap tightly onto the filling aperture of the steam tank. Fast refill C 1 First set the on/off switch (D) to 'off'.
4239 000 53157 18-05-2005 10:14 Pagina 9 ENGLISH 9 Setting the temperature Always place the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface Do not put the steam tank on the soft part of the ironing board. Always place the iron on the iron stand. Do not put the hot iron on the supply hose or the mains cord. Make sure the cord does not come into contact with the hot soleplate.
4239 000 53157 10 18-05-2005 10:14 Pagina 10 ENGLISH ◗ Do not use steam when you are ironing coloured silk.This could cause stains. Steam ironing Make sure that there is enough water in the steam tank. C ◗ Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures (temperature settings 2 to MAX). 1 Set the temperature dial to the recommended position. See 'Setting the temperature'. C 2 Wait until the 'steam tank heating up' pilot light has gone out.
4239 000 53157 18-05-2005 10:14 Pagina 11 ENGLISH 11 ◗ If you have been ironing at a high temperature and subsequently set the temperature dial (I) to a lower setting, wait until the temperature pilot light (G) goes on again before you continue ironing.This will prevent damage to your fabrics. Other features Steaming in vertical position C 1 Hanging curtains and clothes (jackets, suits, coats) can be steam ironed by holding the iron in vertical position. Never direct the steam at people.
4239 000 53157 12 18-05-2005 10:14 Pagina 12 ENGLISH Anti-calc funnel (types GC6268/GC6068/GC6029 only) To ensure a longer lifetime of the iron. 1 Use the anti-calc funnel (M) when you fill the steam tank with water. After ironing C 1 Switch the appliance off by setting the on/off switch (D) to 'off'. 2 Depressurise the steam tank by pressing the steam activator button until you no longer hear any steam escaping from the appliance. 3 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
4239 000 53157 18-05-2005 10:14 Pagina 13 ENGLISH C 13 2 Rinse the steam tank with only 500 ml of fresh water. Pour out the water by holding the steam tank upside down over the sink. 3 Screw the cap back onto the steam tank. Storage 1 Make sure the iron has cooled down sufficiently before you put it away. 2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down. 3 Empty the steam tank. 4 There are handgrips on either side of the steam tank for easy transport.
4239 000 53157 14 18-05-2005 10:14 Pagina 14 ENGLISH Problem Possible cause(s) Solution Some smoke comes out of the appliance after you have switched the appliance on for the first time. This is normal. Some parts of the iron have been greased lightly in the factory. This phenomenon will cease after a short while. White particles come out of the soleplate of your new iron. This is normal with a new iron.
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