User manual PHILIPS GC 8325

[. . . ] If steam escapes from under the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and tighten the Calc-Clean rinsing cap. If steam continues to escape when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and contact a service centre authorised by Philips. Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the steam generator is hot. Do not use any other cap on the steam generator than the Calc-Clean rinsing cap that has been supplied with the appliance, as this cap also functions as a safety valve. [. . . ] Note:The system may occasionally produce a pumping sound during steam LURQLQJ7KLV LV QRUPDO DQG WHOOV \RX WKDW ZDWHU LV SXPSHG LQWR WKH VWHDP JHQHUDWRU 1 Make sure there is enough water in the water tank.  Steam ironing is only possible at ironing temperatures higher than 2. Note: During ironing, you can adjust the steam setting with the + and - steam EXWWRQV , W WDNHV D IHZ PRPHQWV EHIRUH WKH DPRXQW RI VWHDP LV DGMXVWHG 5 Press the steam trigger to start steam ironing. When you put down the iron during ironing, put it on its heel or on the iron stand. Steam lock function The steam lock allows you to steam iron non-stop without having to press the steam activator continuously. - When you slide the steam lock forwards, the iron produces steam continuously. - When the steam lock is deactivated, the iron only produces steam when you press the steam trigger. Note: Release the steam lock when you put the iron on its heel or on the iron VWDQG7KLV SUHYHQWV WKDW KRW VWHDP HVFDSHV IURP WKH LURQ RU WKDW WKH LURQ VWDQG JHWV ZHW Vertical steaming Never direct the steam at people. Shot of steam A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases. 1RWH 8VH WKH VKRWRIVWHDP IXQFWLRQ LQWHUPLWWHQWO\ , I ZDWHU GURSOHWV FRPH RXW of the soleplate, let the iron heat up for at least one minute before you use the VKRWRIVWHDP IXQFWLRQ DJDLQ Ironing without steam There are one or two ways to iron without steam: - All types: Simply start ironing without pressing the steam trigger. To prevent this, use a dry pressing cloth or turn the article inside out and iron the reverse side. silk , woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. Iron velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches in one direction only (along with the nap) while you apply very little pressure. 2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down. 3 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp FORWK DQG D QRQDEUDVLYH OLTXLG FOHDQHU 4 Clean the upper part of the iron and the outside of the steam generator with a moist cloth. VERY IMPORTANT: Rinse the steam generator once a month or after every 10 times of use, to prevent damage to the appliance and for optimal steaming performance. 4 Turn the steam generator on its side with the Calc-Clean rinsing cap facing upwards, and remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap. 5 To move the appliance, carry it by the handgrips on either side of the steam generator. Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste DW WKH HQG RI LWV OLIH EXW KDQG LW LQ DW DQ RIÀFLDO FROOHFWLRQ SRLQW IRU recycling. Guarantee & service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. [. . . ] When the appliance pumps water into the steam generator, the steam amount sometimes decreases. This is probably when you think that the iron does not produce enough steam. However, this is a normal phenomenon and the steam output normalises within a few seconds. The wet spots that appear on the fabric after you have steam ironed for some time may be caused by steam that has condensed onto the ironing board. [. . . ]