User manual PHILIPS GC-8340

[. . . ] Do not let the mains cord and supply hose come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. 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. [. . . ] Tips 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. For example: if a fabric consists of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it must be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester ( 1) and without steam. If you set a lower temperature during ironing, wait until the iron has cooled down to the set temperature before you continue ironing. To make the iron cool down faster, simply press the steam trigger or iron a piece of cloth. Using the appliance steam ironing The supply hose may become hot during a long ironing session. Note:The system may occasionally produce a pumping sound during steam ironing. This is normal and tells you that water is pumped into the steam generator. 2 minutes, the steam light stays on continuously to indicate that the steam generator is ready for steam ironing. Note: During ironing, you can adjust the steam setting with the + and - steam buttons. 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 stand. This prevents that hot steam escapes from the iron or that the iron stand gets wet. 1 Hold the iron in vertical position and press the steam trigger to steam iron hanging curtains and clothes (jackets, suits, coats) (Fig. Shot of steam A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases. If water droplets come out of the soleplate, let the iron heat up for at least one minute before you use the shot-of-steam function again. There are one or two ways to iron without steam: - All types: Simply start ironing without pressing the steam trigger. 11) Tips When you steam iron woollen fabrics, shiny patches may occur. 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. [. . . ] If steam continues to escape when the appliance is heating up, switch off the appliance and contact a service centre authorised by Philips. To optimise the steam output, release the steam lock when you do not need steam and when you put down the iron. You have not tightened the Calc-clean Steam escapes rinsing cap properly. The iron does not produce enough steam/the amount of steam decreases and increases during steam ironing. [. . . ]