Philips GC 1960 User Manual

You can also use the steam boost function 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. 10).

Never direct the steam at people.

The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it 

has not been moved for a while.

 

, The automatic shut-off light flashes to indicate that the iron has

been switched off by the automatic shut-off function (Fig. 11).

To let the iron heat up again:

 1 

 Pick up the iron or move it slightly.

 

, The automatic shut-off light stops flashing.

 

, If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set 

ironing temperature, the temperature light goes on.

 2 

 If the temperature light goes on after you have moved the iron, 

wait for it to go out before you start ironing.

 1 

 Set the steam control to position O, remove the plug from the wall 

socket and let the iron cool down. 

 2 

 Pour any remaining water out of the water tank.

 3 

Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp

cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.

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