Philips gc1408 User Manual

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 Cap of filling opening

B

 Steam control

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= steam

t

 = no steam

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= Calc-Clean function

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 Spray button 8  

D

 Temperature dial

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 Temperature light

F

 Mains cord

G

 Spray nozzle

H

 Water tank

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 Type plate

Read this user manual carefully before you use the

appliance and save it for future reference.

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 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 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 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.

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Remove any sticker or protective foil from

the soleplate.

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Let the iron heat up to maximum

temperature.

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Pass the iron over a piece of damp cloth for

several minutes to remove any residues from

the soleplate.

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 filling opening (Fig. 3).

 5

Fill the water tank with tap water up to the

maximum level. (Fig. 4)

Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX

indication.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling

agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the

water tank.

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Close the cap of the filling opening.

 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)
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 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 fibres.

 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.

 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.

 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 flakes 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 flushed out.

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After you have used the Calc-Clean function,

set the steam control to the ‘no steam’

position.

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Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water

that comes out of the iron still contains scale

particles.
After the Calc-Clean process

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Connect the iron to the mains to let the

soleplate dry.

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