Philips gc1630 User Manual

A

 Spray nozzle

B

 Filling opening

C

 Spray button T

D

 Steam control

O

= no steam

q = moderate steam

w = maximum steam

x = Calc-Clean function

E

 Extra-steam function (GC1630/GC1621/

GC1620)

F

 Electronic safety shut-off function (GC1630

only)

G

 Temperature dial

H

 Temperature light

I

 Mains cord

J

 Type plate

K

 Anti-calc tablet

L

 Water tank

Read these instructions for use carefully before

using the appliance and save them for future

reference.

Check if the voltage indicated on the type 

plate corresponds to the local mains voltage 

before you connect the appliance.

If the appliance is provided with an earthed 

plug, it must be plugged into 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 is 

leaking.

Check the cord regularly for possible damage.

If the mains cord is damaged, it must 

be 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 and the stand, if 

provided, in water.

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. 

The soleplate of the iron can become 

extremely hot and may cause burns if 

touched.

Do not allow the cord to 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 O, 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

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user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on

scientific evidence available today.

 1 

 Remove any sticker or protective foil from 

the soleplate.

 2 

 Let the iron heat up to maximum 

temperature and 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 position O (= no 

steam) (Fig. 2).

 3 

 Tilt the iron backwards. 

 4 

 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the 

maximum level.  (Fig. 3)

Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.

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.

Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling 

agents, ironing additives, chemically descaled 

water or other chemicals in the water tank.

 1 

 Put the iron on its heel.

 2 

 Set the required ironing temperature 

by turning the temperature dial to the 

appropriate position (Fig. 4).

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(s) of fabric(s) 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.

 4 

 When the temperature light has gone out, 

wait a while before you start ironing (Fig. 5).

The temperature light will go 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 

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select is suitable for the ironing temperature 

selected: (Fig. 6)

q for moderate steam (temperature settings

2

to MAX)

w for maximum steam (temperature settings

3

to MAX)

 1 

 Set the steam control to position O (= no 

steam).

 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. 7).
Extra steam (GC1630/GC1621/GC1620)

This function provides extra steam to remove very

stubborn creases.

The extra-steam function only works at 

temperature settings between 3 and 

MAX. 

 1 

 Set the steam control to position w (= 

maximum steam).  (Fig. 8)

 2 

 Press and hold the steam control for a 

maximum of 5 seconds (Fig. 9).

 3 

 Release the steam control and wait at least 

1 minute before using this function again 

to prevent water from dripping out of the 

soleplate. 
Electronic safety shut-off function 

The electronic safety shut-off function automatically

switches off the iron if it has not been moved for

a while.

The auto-off light starts blinking to indicate 

that the iron has been switched off by the 

safety shut-off function (Fig. 10).

In horizontal position, this will happen after 30 

seconds.

In vertical position, this will happen after 8 

minutes.

To let the iron heat up again:

Pick up the iron or move it slightly.

The auto-off light goes out and the

temperature light goes on.

When the temperature light has gone out and

goes on again, the iron is ready for use.
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) cleaning agent.

To keep the soleplate smooth, you should 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 iron with a damp 

cloth.

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