Philips GC900 SERIES, User Manual

Page: 6 / 60

English
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that
Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome .
This iron has been approved by The Woolmark Company Pty Ltd for the ironing of wool-only
products, provided that the garments are ironed according to the instructions on the garment label
and those issued by the manufacturer of this iron. R1601. In the United Kingdom, Eire, Hong Kong and
India, the Woolmark trademark is a certification trademark.
Read this user manual, the important information leaflet, and the quick start guide carefully before
you use the appliance. Save them for future reference.
Product overview
1 Steam supply hose
2 Steam trigger/Steam boost
3 'Iron ready' light
4 Soleplate
5 Iron platform
6 Carry lock release button
7 Water tank filling door
8 Supply hose storage compartment
9 EASY DE-CALC knob
10 Mains cord with plug
11 DE-CALC light
12 On/off button with power-on light and auto-off light
13 ECO button with light
Important
Perform the descaling process regularly for great steam and a prolonged lifetime of the appliance.
Recommended water to use
Distilled or demineralized water (Fig. 2) if you live in an area with hard water.
Preparing for use
Type of water to use
This appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. However, if you live in an area with hard
water, fast scale build-up may occur. Therefore, it is recommended to use distilled or demineralized
water to prolong the lifetime of the appliance.
Warning: Do not use perfumed water, water from the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch,
descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals, as they
may cause water spitting, brown staining or damage to your appliance.
Filling the water tank
Fill the water tank before every use or when the water level in the water tank drops below the
minimum level. You can refill the water tank at any time during use.
6
English