Philips EasyCare GC8328, User Manual

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ironing without steam
There are one or two ways to iron without steam:
- All types: Simply start ironing without pressing the steam trigger.
- Select steam setting
a
(no steam) and start ironing. (Fig. 11)
Tips
- When you steam iron woollen fabrics, shiny patches may occur. To prevent this, use a dry
pressing cloth or turn the article inside out and iron the reverse side.
- Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches.
- Iron velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches in one direction only (along with
the nap) while you apply very little pressure.
- Do not use steam when you iron coloured silk. This could cause stains.
Cleaning and maintenance
after ironing
1 Put the iron on the iron stand (see chapter ‘Storage’) and switch off the appliance (Fig. 12).
2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down.
3 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive
(liquid) cleaner.
4 Clean the upper part of the iron and the outside of the steam generator with a moist cloth.
5 Empty the water tank after cleaning.
Calc-Clean function
Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the steam generator is hot.
VERY IMPORTANT: Rinse the steam generator once a month or after every 10 times of use, to
prevent damage to the appliance and for optimal steaming performance.
1 Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for 2 hours.
2 Remove the detachable water tank (Fig. 13).
3 Hold the steam generator with both hands and shake well (Fig. 14).
4 Turn the steam generator on its side with the Calc-Clean rinsing cap facing upwards, and
remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap (Fig. 15).
5 Empty the steam generator into the sink (Fig. 16).
6 Fill the steam generator with fresh water and shake again (Fig. 17).
7 Empty the steam generator into the sink again (Fig. 16).
8 Repeat steps 6 & 7 twice to obtain the best result.
9 Screw the Calc-Clean rinsing cap tightly back onto the steam generator (Fig. 18).
Calc-Clean light
1 The Calc-Clean light flashes for 30 seconds when it is time to rinse the steam
generator (Fig. 19).
The steam generator does not heat up during these 30 seconds.
2 Switch off the appliance immediately and let it cool down.
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