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General description (fig. 1).
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A
Temperature control dial
B
Steam control dial
O
= no steam
q
= moderate steam
w
= maximum steam
x
= Calc-Clean function
C
Spray button
T
(types
GC1121, GC1120, GC1115 and GC1015
)
D
Spray nozzle (types
GC1121, GC1120, GC1115 and GC1015
)
E
Temperature pilot light
F
Water filling opening
G
Water tank
H
Type plate
I
Cord
J
Extra Steam function (press steam control dial) (types
GC1121 and GC1120
)
Important
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For optimal safety, read these instructions carefully and look at the illustrations
before you start using the appliance.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
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Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the mains.
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This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
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Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
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The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if
touched.
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Never use the appliance if it is damaged in any way.
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When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill or
empty the water tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while:
set the steam control to position O, put the iron on its heel and remove the
mains plug from the wall socket.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from Philips or a service agent.
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Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains
voltage before you connect the appliance.
Before first use
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1
Remove sticker or protective foil from the soleplate if there is any.
2
Heat up the iron to the maximum temperature and pass the iron over a piece
of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any residues from the soleplate.
The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This will cease
after a short while.
Filling the water tank
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Never immerse the iron in water.
1
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
2
Set the steam control to position O (= no steam) (fig. 2).
3
Tilt the iron backwards.
4
Fill the water tank with cold tap water up to the maximum level (fig. 3).
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Only use water. Do not use vinegar, starch, ironing concentrates
or chemically
descaled water.
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal
amount of distilled water or to use distilled water only.
Setting the temperature
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1
Put the iron on its heel.
2
Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature:
1
Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
1
Silk
2
Wool
3
Cotton, linen
If you do not know what kind of fabric(s) a garment is made of, determine the right
ironing temperature by ironing a part that will be invisible when you wear the
garment.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent
shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those
made of synthetic fibres.
3
Set the temperature control dial to the required ironing temperature by
turning it to the appropriate temperature indication (fig. 4).
4
Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
5
When the temperature pilot light has gone out, wait a while before you start
ironing (fig. 5).
The pilot light will go on from time to time during ironing.
Steam ironing
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1
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2
Set the temperature control dial to the recommended position.
See 'Setting the temperature'.
3
After the temperature pilot light has gone out, set the steam control to the
appropriate steam position (fig. 6).
q
for moderate steam (temperature settings
2
to MAX)
w
for maximum steam (temperature settings
3
to MAX)
The iron will start producing steam as soon as the set temperature has been
reached.
Ironing without steam
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1
Set the steam control dial to position O (= no steam).
2
Set the temperature control dial to the recommended position.
See 'Setting the temperature'.
Other features
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Spray function
Types GC1121, GC1120, GC1115 and GC1015
.
To remove stubborn creases at any temperature
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Make sure there is enough water in the water tank.
1
Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be ironed (fig. 7).
Extra Steam
Types
GC1121 and GC1120
This function provides extra steam to remove very stubborn creases.
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The Extra Steam function only works at temperature settings between
3
and
MAX.
1
Set the steam control dial to the maximum position
w
(fig. 8).
2
Press and hold the steam control dial for maximal 5 seconds (fig. 9).
3
Release the steam control dial and wait at least 1 minute before using this
function again to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.
Cleaning and maintenance
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Calc-Clean function
The Calc-Clean function removes scale and impurities.
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very
hard (i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), you should use the
Calc-Clean function more frequently.
1
Set the steam control dial to position O.
2
Set the temperature control dial to MAX.
3
Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.
4
Put the plug in the wall socket.
5
Unplug the iron when the temperature pilot light has gone out.
6
Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to the Calc-Clean
position
x
(fig. 10).
7
Pull the steam control dial slightly upwards and gently shake the iron until all
water in the tank has been used up.
Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate, flushing out impurities and
scale.
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