Philips GC1409 User manual

GC1409
Philips
Brand
Philips
Model
GC1409
Category
Irons
Type
User manual

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Philips GC1409: Powerful steam iron with adjustable temperature control, spray function for stubborn creases, and Calc-Clean function for long-lasting performance. Ideal for all your ironing needs, ensuring smooth and wrinkle-free results.

Philips GC1409: Powerful steam iron with adjustable temperature control, spray function for stubborn creases, and Calc-Clean function for long-lasting performance. Ideal for all your ironing needs, ensuring smooth and wrinkle-free results.

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General description (Fig. 1)
A Capofllingopening
B Steamcontrol
;=steam
t =nosteam
u=Calc-Cleanfunction
C Spraybutton8
D Temperaturedial
E Temperaturelight
F Mainscord
G Spraynozzle
H Watertank
I Typeplate
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typeplate
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qualied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nishedironing,whenyou
cleantheappliance,whenyoulloremptythe
watertankandalsowhenyouleavetheiron
evenforashortwhile:setthesteamcontrol
tothe‘nosteam’position,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.
Thisapplianceisintendedforhouseholduse
only.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
ThisPhilipsappliancecomplieswithallstandards
regardingelectromagneticelds(EMF).Ifhandled
properlyandaccordingtotheinstructionsinthis
usermanual,theapplianceissafetousebasedon
scienticevidenceavailabletoday.
Before first use
1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from
the soleplate.
2 Let the iron heat up to maximum
temperature.
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3 Pass the iron over a piece of damp cloth for
several minutes to remove any residues from
the soleplate.
Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you
use it for the rst time. This ceases after a short while.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
Never immerse the iron in water.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to the ‘no steam’
position (Fig. 2).
3 Tilt the iron backwards.
4 Openthecaptheofllingopening(Fig.3).
5 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the
maximum level. (Fig. 4)
DonotllthewatertankbeyondtheMAX
indication.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling
agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the
water tank.
Note: 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.
6 Closethecapofthellingopening.
Setting the temperature
1 Put the iron on its heel.
2 To set the required ironing temperature, turn
the temperature dial to the appropriate
position (Fig. 5).
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.
Topreventstains,donotusethesprayfunction.
Startironingthearticlesthatrequirethelowest
ironingtemperature,suchasthosemadeof
syntheticbres.
3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
The temperature light goes on (Fig. 6).
4 When the temperature light has gone out,
wait a while before you start ironing.
Thetemperaturelightgoesonfromtimetotime
duringironing.
Using the appliance
Steam ironing
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the
water tank.
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature
(see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section
‘Setting the temperature’).
3 Afterthetemperaturelighthasgoneout,set
the steam control to the appropriate steam
position. Make sure that the steam setting you
select is suitable for the ironing temperature
selected: (Fig. 7)
Temperaturesettings
2 to 3forminimumto
moderatesteam.
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Temperaturesettings3toMAXformoderate
tomaximumsteam.
Theironstartstoproducesteamassoonas
itreachesthesettemperature.
Ironing without steam
1 Set the steam control to the ‘no steam’
position (Fig. 2).
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature
(see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section
‘Setting the temperature’).
Features
Spray function
Youcanusethesprayfunctiontoremovestubborn
creasesatanytemperature.
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the
water tank.
2 Press the spray button ( 8)several times to
moisten the article to be ironed. (Fig. 8)
Cleaning and maintenance
After ironing
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket
and let the iron cool down.
2 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the
soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-
abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact
with metal objects. Never use a scouring pad,
vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate.
3 Clean the upper part of the appliance with a
damp cloth.
4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water.
Empty the water tank after cleaning.
Calc-Clean function
UsetheCalc-Cleanfunctiononceeverytwo
weeks.Ifthewaterinyourareaisveryhard(i.e.
whenakescomeoutofthesoleplateduring
ironing),usetheCalc-Cleanfunctionmore
frequently.
1 Set the steam control to the ‘no steam’
position (Fig. 2).
2 Setthetemperature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 mains plug in the wall socket.
5 Unplug the iron when the temperature light
goes out.
6 Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam
control to the Calc-Clean position .
7 Hold the steam control at the Calc-Clean
position and gently shake the iron until all the
water in the tank has been used up (Fig. 9).
Steam and boiling water come out of the
soleplate.Scale(ifany)isushedout.
8 AfteryouhaveusedtheCalc-Cleanfunction,
set the steam control to the ‘no steam’
position.
9 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water
that comes out of the iron still contains scale
particles.
After the Calc-Clean process
1 Connect the iron to the mains to let the
soleplate dry.
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2 Unplug the iron when the temperature
light goes out.
3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used
cloth to remove any water stains that have
formed on the soleplate.
4 Let the iron cool down before you store it.
Storage
1 Unplug the appliance and set the steam
control to the ‘no steam’ position.
2 Empty the water tank (Fig. 10).
3 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage
facility. (Fig. 11)
4 Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry
place.
Environment
Donotthrowawaytheappliancewiththe
normalhouseholdwasteattheendofitslife,
buthanditinatanofcialcollectionpointfor
recycling.Bydoingthis,youhelptopreserve
theenvironment(Fig.12).
Guarantee & service
Ifyouneedinformationorifyouhaveaproblem,
pleasevisitthePhilipswebsiteatwww.philips.
comorcontactthePhilipsCustomerCareCentre
inyourcountry(younditsphonenumberin
theworldwideguaranteeleaet).Ifthereisno
CustomerCareCentreinyourcountry,goto
yourlocalPhilipsdealerorcontacttheService
DepartmentofPhilipsDomesticAppliancesand
PersonalCareBV.
Troubleshooting
Thischaptersummarisesthemostcommon
problemsyoucouldencounterwithyouriron.If
youareunabletosolvetheproblem,contactthe
CustomerCareCentreinyourcountry.
Problem Cause Solution
Theiron
isplugged
inbutthe
soleplateis
cold.
Thereisa
connection
problem.
Checkthemains
cord,theplugand
thewallsocket.
The
temperature
dialissetto
MIN.
Setthe
temperaturedial
totherequired
temperature.
Theiron
doesnot
produce
anysteam.
Thereis
notenough
waterinthe
watertank.
Fillthewater
tank(seechapter
‘Preparingforuse’).
Thesteam
controlis
settothe
‘nosteam’
position.
Setthesteam
controltoa
steamsetting(see
chapter‘Usingthe
appliance’).
Water
leaks
fromthe
soleplate
during
ironing.
Theiron
isnothot
enough.
Setthe
temperaturedial
toatemperature
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.
Thespray
function
doesnot
work.
Thereis
notenough
waterinthe
watertank.
Fillthewater
tank(seechapter
‘Preparingforuse’).
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Problem Cause Solution
Flakesand
impurities
comeout
ofthe
soleplate
during
ironing.
You
haveused
hardwater,
whichhas
caused
scaleakes
todevelop
insidethe
soleplate.
UsetheCalc-Clean
functiononeor
moretimes(see
chapter‘Cleaning
andmaintenance’).
Water
leaks
fromthe
soleplate
whilethe
ironcools
downor
afterit
hasbeen
stored.
Youhaveput
theironin
horizontal
position
whilethere
isstillwater
inthewater
tank.
Emptythewater
tankandsetthe
steamcontrol
tothe‘nosteam’
positionbeforeyou
storetheiron(see
chapter‘Storage’).
Storetheironon
itsheel.
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Philips GC1409 User manual

GC1409
Philips
Brand
Philips
Model
GC1409
Category
Irons
Type
User manual
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Philips GC1409: Powerful steam iron with adjustable temperature control, spray function for stubborn creases, and Calc-Clean function for long-lasting performance. Ideal for all your ironing needs, ensuring smooth and wrinkle-free results.

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