GC2600 - GC2500 SERIES 1 A B C D E F G H I L K J 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 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. General description (Fig. 1) A Spray nozzle B Cap of filling opening C Steam control - O = no steam - l = minimum steam - ; = maximum steam - 1 = Calc-Clean function D E F G H I J K L Shot-of-steam button 9 (specific types only) Spray button T Automatic shut-off light (specific types only) Mains cord Anti-Calc tablet (specific types only) Temperature light Type plate Water tank Temperature dial Preparing for use Filling the water tank Donotputperfume,vinegar,starch,descalingagents, ironingaids,chemicallydescaledwaterorother chemicalsinthewatertank. 1 Switchofftheapplianceandunplugit. 2 SetthesteamcontroltopositionO(=no steam)(Fig.2). 3 Openthecapofthefillingopening. 4 Tilttheironandfillthewatertankuptomaximum levelunderthetap(Fig.3). Note: Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication. Note: If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to use distilled water. Do not use chemically descaled water. 5 Closethecapofthefillingopening(`click'). Setting the temperature 1 Puttheirononitsheel(Fig.4). 2 Tosettherequiredironingtemperature,turnthe temperaturedialtotheappropriateposition. Check the laundry care 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 or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that is not visible when you wear or use the article. 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 Plugintheappliance.Iftheappliancehasanearthed plug,putthemainspluginanearthedwallsocket. , Thetemperaturelightgoeson. 4 Whenthetemperaturelightgoesout,waitawhile beforeyoustartironing. , Duringironing,thetemperaturelightgoesonfrom timetotime.Thisindicatesthattheironisheating uptothesettemperature. Using the appliance Note:The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time.This stops after a short while. Steam ironing 1 Makesurethatthereisenoughwaterinthewater tank. 2 Settherecommendedironingtemperature(see chapter`Preparingforuse',section`Settingthe temperature'). 3 Settheappropriatesteamsetting.Makesure thatthesteamsettingissuitablefortheironing temperatureselected:(Fig.2) - Features Spray function You can use the spray function at any temperature to moisten the article to be ironed. This helps remove stubborn creases. 1 Makesurethatthereisenoughwaterinthewater tank. 2 Pressthespraybuttonseveraltimestomoistenthe articletobeironed(Fig.5). Shot of steam (specific types only) A powerful shot of steam helps to remove very stubborn creases. The shot-of-steam function only works at temperature settings between 2 and MAX. 1 Pressandreleasetheshot-of-steambutton(Fig.6). Vertical shot of steam (specific types only) You can also use the shot-of-steam function when you hold the iron in vertical position. This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc. 1 Holdtheironinverticalpositionandpressand releasetheshot-of-steambutton(Fig.7). Neverdirectthesteamatpeople. Drip stop (specific types only) This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function: the iron automatically stops producing steam when the temperature is too low to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate. When this happens you hear a click. Automatic shut-off function (specific types only) The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while. , Theautomaticshut-offlightflashestoindicatethat theironhasbeenswitchedoffbytheautomatic shut-offfunction.(Fig.8) To let the iron heat up again: 1 Pickuptheironormoveitslightly. , Theautomaticshut-offlightgoesout. , Ifthetemperatureofthesoleplatehasdropped belowthesetironingtemperature,thetemperature lightgoeson. 2 Ifthetemperaturelightgoesonafteryouhave movedtheiron,waitforittogooutbeforeyou startironing. Note: If the temperature light does not go on after you move the iron, the soleplate still has the right temperature and the iron is ready for use. Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning 1 SetthesteamcontroltopositionO,removethe plugfromthewallsocketandlettheironcool down. 2 Wipeflakesandanyotherdepositsoffthe soleplatewithadampclothandanon-abrasive (liquid)cleaningagent. Tokeepthesoleplatesmooth,avoidhardcontactwith metalobjects.Neveruseascouringpad,vinegaror otherchemicalstocleanthesoleplate. 3 Cleantheupperpartoftheironwithadampcloth. 4 Regularlyrinsethewatertankwithwater.Empty thewatertankafteryouhaverinsedit(Fig.9). Double-Active Calc System (specific types only) The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the water tank combined with the CalcClean function. - The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. The tablet is constantly active and does not need to be replaced (Fig. 10). - The Calc-Clean function removes scale particles from the iron. Calc-Clean function Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very hard (i.e. when flakes come 2/9 Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger Never immerse the iron in water. Warning Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks. If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. Caution If the appliance has an earthed plug, it must be plugged into an earthed wall socket. Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage. The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. 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. Always place and use the iron on a stable, level and horizontal surface. Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank. This appliance is intended for household use only. - - - - Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. Before first use 1 Removeanystickerorprotectivefoilfromthe soleplate. 2 Lettheironheatuptomaximumtemperatureand passtheironoverapieceofdampclothforseveral minutestoremoveanyresiduesfromthesoleplate. Note:The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it has reached the set temperature. ç for minimum steam (temperature settings 2 and 3). é for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX). Specific types only: Water may leak from the soleplate if the set temperature is too low (MIN to 2). Ironing without steam 1 SetthesteamcontroltopositionO(=nosteam). 2 Settherecommendedironingtemperature(see chapter`Preparingforuse',section`Settingthe temperature'). 4239.000.6145.8 out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean function more frequently. 1 Makesuretheapplianceisunplugged. 2 SetthesteamcontroltopositionO. 3 Fillthewatertanktothemaximumlevel. Donotpourvinegarorotherdescalingagentsintothe watertank. 4 SetthetemperaturedialtoMAX(Fig.11). 5 Plugintheappliance.Iftheappliancehasanearthed plug,putthemainspluginanearthedwallsocket. 6 Unplugtheironwhenthetemperaturelightgoes out. 7 Holdtheironoverthesinkandsetthesteam controltotheCalc-Cleanposition(1).Thesteam controlspringsupslightly. 8 Pullthesteamcontrolupwardsandremove it(Fig.12). 9 Holdtheironoverthesinkandmoveittoand fro(Fig.13). , Steamandboilingwatercomeoutofthesoleplate. Impuritiesandflakes(ifany)areflushedout. 10Usevinegartoremovescale,ifany,fromthesteam controlneedle(Fig.14). Donotbendordamagethesteamcontrolneedle. 11Putthesteamcontrolbackintotheiron.Insert thepointoftheneedleexactlyinthecentreofthe holeandfitthesmallprojectiononthesideofthe needleintotheslot.Pressdownthesteamcontrol whileyouturnittopositionO(Fig.15). 12RepeattheCalc-Cleanprocessiftheironstill containsalotofimpurities. After the Calc-Clean process 1 Puttheplugbackintothewallsocketandletthe ironheatuptoletthesoleplatedry. 2 Unplugtheironwhenthetemperaturelightgoes out. 3 Movetheirongentlyoverapieceofusedclothto removeanywaterstainsthatmayhaveformedon thesoleplate. Storage 1 SetthesteamcontroltopositionO,removethe plugfromthewallsocketandlettheironcool down. 2 Windthemainscordroundthecordstorage facility(Fig.16). 3 Storetheirononitsheelinasafeanddryplace. Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 17). Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. Problem The iron is plugged in, but the soleplate is cold. Cause There is a connection problem. Solution Check the mains cord, the plug and the wall socket. The temperature dial is set to MIN. The iron does not produce any steam. There is not enough water in the water tank. The steam control is set to position O. The soleplate is not hot enough and/or the drip-stop function has been activated (specific types only). The shot-ofsteam function does not work (specific types only). You have used the shot-of-steam function too often within a very short period. The iron is not hot enough. Set the temperature dial to the required position. Fill the water tank (see chapter `Preparing for use', section `Filling the water tank'). Set the steam position to ç or é (see chapter `Using the appliance', section `Steam ironing'). Set an ironing temperature that is suitable for steam ironing ( 2 to MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until the temperature light goes out before you start ironing. Continue ironing in horizontal position and wait a while before you use the shot-of-steam function again. Set an ironing temperature that is suitable for steam ironing ( 2 to MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until the temperature light goes out before you start ironing. Use the Calc-Clean function one or more times (see chapter `Cleaning and maintenance', section `Calc-Clean function'). Pick the iron up or move it slightly to deactivate the automatic shut-off function. The automatic shut-off light goes out. Press the cap until you hear a click. Flakes and impurities come out of the soleplate during ironing. The light on the handle flashes (specific types only). There are water droplets on the fabric. There are water droplets on the fabric (specific types only). Water drips from the soleplate after the iron has cooled down or has been stored (specific types only). Hard water forms flakes inside the soleplate. The automatic shut-off function has been activated (see chapter `Features', section `Automatic shut-off '). You have not closed the cap of the filling opening properly. The set temperature is too low for steam ironing. Set an ironing temperature that is suitable for steam ironing ( 2 to MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until the temperature light goes out before you start ironing. Empty the water tank and set the steam control to position O after use. Store the iron on its heel. Guarantee & service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips. com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide ...