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Read this user manual carefully before you use the 

appliance and save it for future reference.

Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate 

corresponds to the local mains voltage before you 

connect the appliance.

Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall 

socket.

Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or 

the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the 

appliance has been dropped or leaks.

Check the cord regularly for possible damage.

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.

Never immerse the iron in water.

Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

The soleplate of the iron can become extremely 

hot and may cause burns if touched.

Do not let the mains cord come into contact with 

the soleplate when it is hot.

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 0, 

put the iron on its heel and remove the mains plug 

from the wall socket.

Always place and use the iron and the stand, if 

provided, 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.

A

  Spray nozzle

B

  Filling opening with cap

C

  Steam boost button (9) 

D

  Spray button (8) 

E

  Steam control

F

  Amber temperature light (GC3360 only: and red 

auto-off light)

G

  Calc-Clean button

H

  Temperature dial

I

  Mains cord

J

  Heel

K

  Anti-Calc tablet (GC3388/3360/3340/3332/3331/33

30/3321 only)

L

  Water tank

  1 

 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from 

the soleplate (Fig. 2).
Preparing for use 
Filling the water tank

Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, 

ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank.

  1 

 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.

  2 

 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no 

steam) (Fig. 3).

  3 

 Open the cap of the filling opening.

  4 

 Tilt the iron backwards and fill the water tank with 

tap water up to the maximum level with a filling 

cup.  (Fig. 4)

Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.

  5 

 Close the cap of the filling opening (‘click’).

  1 

 Put the iron on its heel.

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  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, nylon, 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 will not be 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 

 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

The amber temperature light goes on.

  4 

 When the temperature light goes out, wait a while 

before you start to iron  (Fig. 6).

The temperature light goes on from time to time during 

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 

 Select the appropriate steam setting. Make sure 

that the steam setting you select is suitable for the 

ironing temperature selected: (Fig. 7)

1 - 2 for moderate steam (temperature settings 

2

 

to 

3

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3 - 4 for maximum steam (temperature settings 

3

 to MAX) 

2

  1 

 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no 

steam) (Fig. 3).

  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 several times to moisten the 

article to be ironed (Fig. 8).
Steam boost

A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn 

creases.

The steam boost function can only be used at 

temperature settings between 

2

 and MAX. 

  1 

 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 9).

The concentrated steam boost from the long vents in 

the Steam Tip enhances the distribution of steam into 

every part of your garment. The concentrated steam 

boost function can only be used at temperature settings 

between 

2

 and MAX. 

  1 

 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 10).

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Never direct the steam at people.
The steam boost function can also be used when 

you hold the iron in vertical position. This is useful for 

removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.

  1 

 Hold the iron in vertical position and press and 

release the steam boost button (Fig. 11).
Drip stop (GC3388/3360/3340/3332/3331/ 

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 may hear a 

sound. 

If the iron has not been moved for a while, the electronic 

safety shut-off function automatically switches off the iron.

The red auto-off light starts to flash to indicate that 

the iron has been switched off by the safety shut-off 

function (Fig. 6).

To let the iron heat up again, pick it up or move it slightly. 

The red auto-off light goes out.

If the temperature light goes on, wait until it goes out 

before you start to iron.

If the temperature light does not go on, the iron is 

ready for use.
Cleaning and maintenance
Double-Active Calc System (GC3388/3360/ 

The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Antic-Calc 

tablet combined with the Calc-Clean function.

The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging 

the steam vents. The tablet is constantly active and 

does not require replacement (Fig. 12).

The Calc-Clean function removes the 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 

out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean 

function more frequently.

  1 

 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.

  2 

 Set the steam control to position 0. 

  3 

 Fill the water tank to the maximum level. 

Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the 

water tank.

  4 

 Set the temperature dial to MAX.

  5 

 Put the plug in the wall socket.

  6 

 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes 

out.

  7 

 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the 

Calc-Clean button and gently shake the iron to and 

fro (Fig. 13).

Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate. 

Impurities and flakes (if any) are flushed out.

  8 

 Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as all the 

water in the tank has been used up. 

  9 

 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still 

contains a lot of impurities.
After the Calc-Clean process

  1 

 Put the plug in the wall socket and let the iron heat 

up to allow the soleplate to dry.

  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 may have formed on 

the soleplate. 

  4 

 Let the iron cool down before you store it.

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