Philips GC3388 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 2

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important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- 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
- Only connect the appliance to 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 position 0, 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.
- 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 user
manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific
evidence available today.
General description (Fig. 1)
A Spray nozzle
B Filling opening with cap
C Steam boost button (9)
D Spray button (8)
E Steam control
F Temperature light
g Calc-Clean button
h Temperature dial
i
Mains cord
J
Heel
K Anti-Calc tablet
l
Water tank
Before first use
1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from
the soleplate (Fig. 2).
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents,
ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no
steam) (Fig. 3).
3 Open the cap of the filling opening.
4 Tilt the iron backwards and fill the water tank with
tap water up to the maximum level with a filling
cup. (Fig. 4)
Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.
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5 Close the cap of the filling opening ('click').
Setting the temperature
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:
- Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide,
1
polyester)
- Silk
1
- Wool
2
- Cotton, linen
3
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. 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.
The amber temperature light goes on.
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4 When the temperature light goes out, wait a while
before you start to iron (Fig. 6).
The temperature light goes on from time to time during
ironing.
Using the appliance
Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for
the first time. This stops after a short while.
steam 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 Select the appropriate steam setting. Make sure
that the steam setting you select is suitable for the
ironing temperature selected: (Fig. 7)
- 1 - 2 for moderate steam (temperature settings
to )
3
- 3 - 4 for maximum steam (temperature settings
to MAX)
3
Note: The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it
has reached the set temperature.
Ironing without steam
1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no
steam) (Fig. 3).
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. 8).
Steam boost
A powerful steam boost helps to remove stubborn
creases.
The steam boost function can only be used at
temperature settings between
2
1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 9).
Vertical steam boost
Never direct the steam at people.
The steam boost function can also be used 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).
Drip stop
This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function: the
iron automatically stops producing steam when the
temperature is too low to prevent water from dripping out
of the soleplate. When this happens you may hear a sound.
Cleaning and maintenance
After ironing
1 Set the steam control to 0, remove the mains plug
from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.
2 Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the
soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive
(liquid) cleaning agent.
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 iron with a damp cloth.
4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty
the water tank after cleaning (Fig. 11).
Double-Active Calc System
The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Antic-Calc
tablet combined with the Calc-Clean function.
The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging
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the steam vents. The tablet is constantly active and
does not require replacement (Fig. 12).
The Calc-Clean function removes the scale
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particles from the iron.
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 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0.
3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the
water tank.
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4 Set the temperature dial to MAX.
5 Put the plug in the wall socket.
6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes
out.
7 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the
Calc-Clean button and gently shake the iron to and
fro (Fig. 13).
Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate.
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Impurities and flakes
(if any) are flushed out.
8 Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as all the
water in the tank has been used up.
9 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still
contains a lot of impurities.
After the Calc-Clean process
1 Put the plug in the wall socket and let the iron heat
up to allow the soleplate to dry.
2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes
out.
3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to
remove any water stains that may have formed on
the soleplate.
4 Let the iron cool down before you store it.
storage
and MAX. 1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the
mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron
cool down.
2 Empty the water tank (Fig. 11).
3 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage
facility (Fig. 14).
4 Always store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry
place.
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