Philips 8000 Series, Manual

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Features
Vertical steaming
Never direct the steam at people.
You can steam iron hanging curtains and clothes (jackets, suits,
coats) by holding the iron in vertical position and pressing the steam
activator.
shot of steam (GC8261/GC8260/GC8220 only)
A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases.
1 Set the temperature dial to a position between
3
and MAX.
2 Press the shot-of-steam button.
The shot-of-steam function must be used intermittently. If water
droplets come out of the soleplate, let the iron heat up for at least
one minute before using the shot-of-steam function again.
Cleaning and maintenance
after ironing
1 Put the iron on the stand and switch the iron off.
2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
down.
Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp
cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth.
5 Empty the water tank after cleaning.
Calc-Clean function
Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the steam tank is hot.
VERY IMPORTANT: Rinse the steam tank once a month or after every
10 times of use, to prevent damage to the appliance and for optimal
steaming performance.
1 Make sure that the appliance has been unplugged and has cooled
down for more than 2 hours.
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