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20. chemicals in the steam tank Screw the steam tank cap tightly onto the filling opening of the steam tank Fast refill If the steam tank becomes empty during ironing follow the procedure below to quickly refill the steam tank Keep the appliance plugged into the mains and make sure the on off switch is set to Fig 8 Press the steam trigger until you no longer hear any steam escaping from the appliance Fig 9 To depressurise the steam tank keep the steam trigger pressed in and slowly unscrew the steam tank cap anticlockwise Place a piece of cloth over the cap when you unscrew it Make sure there is no steam left in the steam tank Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and wait approximately 15 minutes for the appliance to cool down Fill the steam tank as described in section Filling the steam tank and let the appliance heat up again Setting the temperature Always place the steam tank on a stable level and horizontal surface Do not put the steam tank on the soft part of the ironing board Put the iron on the iron stand Do not put the hot iron on the supply hose or the mains cord Make sure the cord does not come into contact with the hot soleplate To set the required ironing temperature turn the temperature dial to the appropriate position Fig 10 Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature Laundry care table Symbol on laundry Type of fabric Temperature Steam se
21. steam control to lt gt specific types only and let the appliance cool down Iron Clean the iron with a damp cloth Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non abrasive liquid cleaner Never immerse the iron in water nor rinse it under the tap Steam tank Rinse the steam tank once a month or after you have used the appliance approximately 10 times Carefully remove the steam tank cap Fig 6 Let the appliance cool down sufficiently before you remove the steam tank cap Rinse the steam tank with 500ml of fresh water Hold the steam tank upside down over the sink and pour out the water Fig 14 Screw the steam tank cap back onto the steam tank Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down Make sure the appliance has cooled down sufficiently before you put it away Empty the steam tank Regularly check if the mains cord and the supply hose are still undamaged and safe Specific types only For safe storage lock the iron onto the stand with the iron lock slide First put down the tip 1 and then put down the heel 2 Fig 15 Wind up the hose and cord separately E Insert the hose and cord neatly in the cord storage compartment Fig 16 Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling By doing this you help to preserve the environmen
22. Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome GC6400 SERIES PHILIPS GC6400 SERIES ENGLISH 6 INDONESIA 14 1701 2 BAHASA MELAYU 0 mun lng 39 32 83 1 45 fei AIC 2 5 2 6 ENGLISH Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers register your product at www philips com welcome Three steps for ergonomic ironing 1 Ergonomic board height Fig 1 Set the ironing board to the correct height When you stand the distance between your elbow and the ironing board has to be approximately 27cm You can use the heat resistant iron resting mat as a guide 2 Ergonomic iron design Fig 2 The upward sloping handle ensures a comfortable position of the wrist 3 Ergonomic iron resting mat Fig 3 The iron resting mat allows you to place your iron horizontally on the ironing board Only use the resting mat on an ironing board never use it on a surface that is not heat resistant Fig 4 Do not put the switched on iron on the heat resistant iron resting mat for a long period of time Only use the heat resistant iron resting mat to put down the iron briefly during ironing General description Fig 5 Supply hose Temperature dial Temperature indicator Temperature light Steam trigger Steam tank cap Iron stand Steam tank Soleplate Mains cord On off switch with power on
23. ause You have been ironing at too high temperatures You may not have tightened the steam tank cap properly or you have spilled some water around the filling hole The wet spots that appear on your garment after you have steam ironed for some time may be caused by steam that has condensed onto the ironing board Iron the wet spots without steam for some time to dry them If the underside of the ironing board is wet wipe it dry with a piece of dry cloth This iron has been designed in such a way that it can only be placed horizontally ENGLISH 3 Solution Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth Set the iron to the required ironing temperature see chapter Preparing for use section Setting the temperature Switch off the appliance and let it cool down Remove the steam tank cap wipe away the water round the filling hole and tighten the steam tank cap again Then switch on the appliance again To prevent steam from condensing onto the ironing board use an ironing board with a wire mesh top Place the iron on the heat resistant iron resting mat Aen
24. enough to produce steam You are not pressing the steam trigger There is not enough water in the steam tank Superheated i e high quality steam is hardly visible especially when the temperature dial is set to maximum position and even less so when the ambient temperature is relatively high Impurities or chemicals present in the water have deposited on the soleplate Solution This phenomenon ceases after a short while These particles are harmless and stop coming out of the soleplate after you have used the iron a few times Set an ironing temperature that is suitable for steam ironing temperature settings to MAX Set the on off switch to Put the steam tank on a stable and even surface This is normal Hold the iron over an old cloth and press the steam trigger The cloth absorbs the drops After a few seconds the steam production becomes normal Set the on off switch to I Wait 6 minutes for the steam tank to heat up Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed while you steam iron Fill the steam tank See chapter Preparing for use Filling the Steam tank To check if the iron really produces steam hold a cold mirror in front of the soleplate vents Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth Problem Steam escapes from the filling hole area during ironing Wet spots appear on the garment during ironing cannot put the iron on its heel C
25. l to a lower setting wait until the temperature light goes on and goes out again before you continue ironing This prevents damage to your fabrics Tips _ If the fabric consists of various kinds of fibres always select the temperature required by the most delicate fibre i e the lowest temperature For example if an article consists of 60 polyester and 40 cotton it should be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester and without steam 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 Iron velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches in one direction only along with he nap while you apply very little pressure Do not use steam when you iron coloured si Using the appliance Steam ironing k This could cause stains Make sure that there is enough water in the steam tank Set the required ironing temperature see chapter Preparing for use Note Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures temperature settings to MAX Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and set the on off switch to The power on light in the on off switch and the temperature light on the iron go on to indicate that the steam tank and the iron start to heat up Specific types only Select a steam setting suitable for the selected ironing temperature Fig 11 Se
26. lect steam setting ECO for temperature setting 10 ENGLISH Select a steam setting between ECO and amp for temperature settings to MAX The steam tank and the soleplate heat up Cold start the soleplate takes approximately 2 minutes to heat up and the steam tank takes approximately 6 minutes to heat up Quick reheat if you refill the steam tank during the ironing process the water in the steam tank takes approximately 6 minutes to heat up When the iron has reached the set temperature the temperature light goes out As soon as the water in the steam tank is ready for steam ironing GC6450 GC6440 the steam ready light goes on Fig 12 Note During steam ironing the steam ready light goes out from time to time This indicates that the steam tank is heating up to the right temperature GC6433 GC6430 GC6420 GC6410 GC6406 GC6405 the power on light in the on off switch goes out El Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed while you steam iron Fig 9 Note If you have not used the steam function for some time the steam that was still present in the supply hose has condensed into water When you start steam ironing again this may cause some spluttering in the appliance and a few droplets of water may escape from the soleplate Note To prevent droplets from falling onto your garments hold the iron over an old cloth and press the steam activator until the steam production has normali
27. light Steam ready light GC6450 GC6440 only Steam tank empty light GC6450 GC6440 only ron lock slide GC6450 GC6440 GC6430 only Steam control GC6450 GC6440 only eat resistant iron resting mat GC6450 GC6440 GC6430 only eat resistant iron resting mat GC6433 GC6420 GC6410 GC6406 GC6405 only lt 0 6 7 70 60 1 7 5 2 0700 Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference Danger Never immerse the iron or the steam tank 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 the supply hose or the appliance itself shows visible damage or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks Ifthe mains cord or the supply hose 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 ENGLISH 7 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 the
28. sed before you start steam ironing again Ironing without steam Set the required ironing temperature see chapter Preparing for use Iron without pressing the steam trigger D Some steam escapes if you press the steam trigger by accident while you iron BD If the steam tank is empty or has not heated up yet you hear a clicking sound inside the steam tank This happens when the steam valve opens and is perfectly harmless Vertical steam ironing You can also steam iron when you hold the iron in vertical position This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes e g jackets suits and coats curtains etc Hold the iron in vertical position and press the steam trigger Fig 13 Never direct the steam at people Variable steam specific types only The steam control is continuously adjustable and can be set to any position between ECO and amp see chapter Preparing for use Steam tank empty light specific types only When the water in the steam tank runs out during use the steam tank empty light goes on Refill the steam tank with water see chapter Preparing for use Fast refill Steam ready light specific types only When the steam tank is ready for steam ironing the steam ready light goes on ENGLISH 11 Cleaning and maintenance After ironing Set the on off switch to O Fig 8 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket Put the iron on the iron stand set the
29. set the on off switch to O and remove the mains plug from the wall socket Rinse the steam tank regularly according to the instructions in chapter Cleaning and maintenance 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 Before first use Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean the soleplate with a soft cloth Fully unwind the mains cord and supply hose Place the steam tank on a stable level surface Place the iron on the iron stand Preparing for use Filling the steam tank Never immerse the steam tank in water Do not open the steam tank cap when the iron and the steam tank are still hot Remove the mains plug from the wall socket Slowly unscrew the steam tank cap Fig 6 8 ENGLISH You may hear a sound when you remove the cap This sound is caused by the vacuum or residual pressure inside the steam tank and is perfectly normal Pour water into the steam tank max 800ml Fig 7 Use tap water to fill the tank If the tap water in your area is very hard we advise you to use 50 distilled water and 50 tap water Do not put perfume vinegar starch descaling agents ironing aids or other
30. t Fig 17 Guarantee amp service If you need service or information or if you have a problem please visit the Philips website at www philips com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country go to your local Philips dealer 12 ENGLISH Troubleshooting 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 Problem Some smoke comes out of the appliance after it has been switched on for the first time Dirt particles come out of the soleplate of the new iron Droplets of water escape from the soleplate The appliance does not produce any steam No steam comes out of the soleplate The soleplate is dirty Cause This is normal Some parts of the appliance have been greased lightly in the factory This is normal with a new iron The temperature dial has been set to a temperature that is too low for steam ironing The appliance is not switched on The steam tank has been placed on an unstable and or uneven surface When you start steam ironing the hose is cold Steam condenses in the hose causing droplets of water to escape from the soleplate The appliance is not switched on The steam tank is not hot
31. tting care label setting specific types only a Synthetic fabrics e g acetate acrylic viscose polyamide polyester and silk pa Wool eo ESO ER Cotton linen to Max ECO to amp ENGLISH 9 Symbol on laundry Type of fabric Temperature Steam setting care label setting specific types only z Please note that 8 on the label 1 means that the article cannot be ironed 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 Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature such as those made of synthetic fibres Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and set the on off switch to I The steam tank and the soleplate heat up D When the temperature light goes out the iron has reached the set temperature As soon as the water in the steam tank is ready for steam ironing GC6450 GC6440 the steam ready light goes on GC6433 GC6430 GC6420 GC641 0 GC6406 GC6405 the power on light in the on off switch goes out Note During steam ironing the temperature light goes on from time to time This indicates that the iron is heating up to the set temperature Note If you have been ironing at a high temperature and then set the temperature dia
32. y do not play with the appliance 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 steam tank cap when the appliance heats up switch off the appliance and tighten the steam tank cap If steam continues to escape when the appliance heats up switch off the appliance and contact a service centre authorised by Philips Do not remove the steam tank cap from the steam tank when the steam tank is still under pressure Do not use any other cap on the steam tank than the cap that has been supplied with the appliance as the steam tank cap also functions as a safety valve Do not put the switched on iron on the heat resistant iron resting mat for a long period of ime Only use the heat resistant iron resting mat to put down the iron briefly during ironing Caution Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket Check the mains cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage Always place and use the iron and the steam tank on a stable level and horizontal surface The iron stand and the soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched If you want to move the steam tank do not touch the stand When you have finished ironing when you clean the appliance when you fill or empty the steam tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while put the iron on the iron stand
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