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Service Manual

Philips Consumer Lifestyle

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Boiler Steam Iron

GC8280

09/04

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Features
Iron

- Careeza Soleplate
-  Continuous steam in horizontal & vertical position
-  Adjustable steam rate up to 140 g/min
-  Easy control & informative LCD display
-  Calc clean reminder via LCD display
-  Programmable automatic shut off
-  Programmable automatic steam lock
-  Automatic drip stop
-  Soft touch hand grip
-  Steam tip for hard-to-reach places
-  Steam hose length  :  1.7m

Stand

-  Anti-corrosion Inox boiler
- Boiler sensing 

: Electronic

-  Boiler pressure 

:  5.0 bar 

-  Fast heat-up 

:  Steam ready in 2 mins.

- Cord length 

: 2.5m

-  Hose cord storage
- Easy to rinse
-  Iron lock for safe storage
- Detachable tank  : 1.4 L

Safety Information

-  This product meets the requirements regarding 

interference suppression on radio and TV.

-  After the product has been repaired, it should function 

properly and has to meet the safety requirements as 
officially laid down as this moment.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Voltage  

: 220 - 240 V

Frequency 

:  50 - 60 Hz

Power Iron 

800 

W

  

Boiler 

: 1370 

W

Dimension (F-box) 

:  350 x 350 x 250 mm (L x W x H)

Weight (with packing)  :  6.4 kg

Water advice

If the tap water in your area is very hard, it is advisable to mix 
the tap water with an equal amount of demineralised water.

Careeza soleplate

Scratch resistant, non-stick, easy to clean & very durable.

Easy control & informative display on iron LCD

Clear visual & audible feedback on the status of iron.
Calc-clean reminder.  Pre-programmed precise temperature 
settings for 12 fabrics.

Fast ironing

Steam ready in 2 minutes & up to 5 bar of steam pressure 
penetrating deeper into the fabrics.

Iron lock

Safely store the iron on the stand.

Easy to rinse

The new design of the rinse cap makes it very easy to rinse 
the boiler regularly. Simply unscrew  the cap and pour out the 
“dirty” water into the sink.
No hassle with coins, extra tubes or anything of this sort.

Large detachable water tank

1.4 Liter water tank allows up to 3 hours freedom of ironing 
without refi lling. 

Summary of Contents for GC8280

Page 1: ...ould function properly and has to meet the safety requirements as officially laid down as this moment TECHNICAL INFORMATION Voltage 220 240 V Frequency 50 60 Hz Power Iron 800 W Boiler 1370 W Dimension F box 350 x 350 x 250 mm L x W x H Weight with packing 6 4 kg Water advice If the tap water in your area is very hard it is advisable to mix the tap water with an equal amount of demineralised water...

Page 2: ... C5 Disassemble POWER BOARD CAP 13 INLAY 4 SIQ CONTROLLER 11 DISASSEMBLY ADVICE IRON Fig 3 Rear catch of INLAY 4 Release Rear catch of INLAY 4 Fig 3 Disassemble INLAY 4 Fig 4 Inlay mounted assy D1 D2 Remove Screws D1 D2 Fig 4 Disassemble SIQ CONTROLLER 11 HOUSING 12 SOLEPLATE COVER 15 HEAT BARRIER 16 BRAIDED RUBBER HOSE 18 THERMISTOR ASSY 22 SOLEPLATE ASSY 23 Remove Screw C1 Disassemble HOUSING 12...

Page 3: ...6 21880 4239 021 32940 4239 021 32590 4239 026 22320 4239 015 56210 4239 015 55970 4239 026 21810 4239 021 42260 4239 021 31880 4239 026 22140 4239 015 53580 4239 021 32190 4239 026 21750 4239 015 70150 4239 015 56540 4239 010 09350 4239 010 10280 4239 010 10110 4239 021 18120 4239 021 43520 Backplate IQ moulded Swivel Green Hose cord assy IQ Inlay IQ Soft Touch Display cap assy Temperature button...

Page 4: ...GC8280 4 9 EXPLODEDVIEW IRON 4 5 5 10 16 8 9 15 14 17 2 1 6 7 19 13 12 18 11 21 20 3 22 23 Hose clip H F2 E1 F1 B1 C2 E3 C1 E2 C3 B2 C5 D1 D2 A C4 G ...

Page 5: ...L PRINTED 37 M1 M2 M3 12 11 10 9 Pos Connected to Pos Connected to 9 Reed switch 11 Thermistor 10 Power board 12 Hosecord Black Fig 6 Connections on CONTROL BOARD 44 DISASSEMBLY ADVICE STAND DETACHABLE WATERTANK Remove Connections 9 10 11 12 Fig 6 Remove Screws M1 M2 M3 Fig 6 Disassemble CONTROL BOARD 44 21 20 15 14 18 13 22 16 17 19 Pos Connected to Pos Connected to 13 Pump Control 18 Electrovalv...

Page 6: ...ear Tray rubber Front Tray Safe storage Stand top Green Nipple plate Cord storage lever Green Front panel printed IQ Boiler assy EE C Wall Electrovalve Braided hose Inox clamp Power board Control board Pump assy Inlet tube De air tube Pos Service code Description 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 4239 015 55980 4239 015 55990 4239 015 56050 4239 026 22490 4239 022 56490 4239 02...

Page 7: ...GC8280 7 9 EXPLODEDVIEW STAND 58 35 30 31 32 33 34 36 45 44 62 60 49 61 63 64 41 42 K4 K2 K1 K3 M2 L2 L1 M3 M1 J1 J2 J3 59 37 40 39 3 43 55 49 53 54 48 57 56 20 38 47 46 52 51 50 65 ...

Page 8: ...n 70 71 72 73 74 4239 021 32960 4239 026 22130 4239 015 55390 4239 026 22110 4239 015 56060 Water tank assy Green Tank washer Sealing ring Tank coupling Tank coupling seal Pos Service code Description 75 76 77 78 4239 026 22540 4239 010 09330 4239 015 56070 4239 021 31860 Tank lever Green Spring Pick up tube Filter assy ...

Page 9: ...Measure the temperature of the soleplate after the iron has reached steady state i e connected to the mains for at least 15 minutes The table below shows the temperature requirement Marking Soleplate temperature Deg C Material for example Test point Minimum Maximum Nominal Tolerance 1 dot 70 120 95 25 Acetate elastane polyamide polyproylene 2 dots 100 160 130 30 Cupro polyester silk triacetate vis...

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