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General description
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A
Spray nozzle
B
Filling opening
C
Spray button
T
D
Steam control
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O
= no steam
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q
= moderate steam
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w
= maximum steam
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x
= Calc-Clean function
E
Extra-steam function (GC1630/GC1620)
F
Electronic safety shut-off function (GC1630 only)
G
Temperature dial
H
Temperature light
I
Power cord
J
Type plate
K
Anti-calc tablet
L
Water tank
Important
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Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save
them for future reference.
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Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the
local voltage before you connect the appliance.
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Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself is
damaged.
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If the 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.
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Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the power
outlet.
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Never immerse the iron in water.
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Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
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Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or
other chemicals in the water tank.
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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.
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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 plug from the wall socket.
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Never use the appliance if it is damaged in any way.
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This appliance is intended for household use only.
Before first use
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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.
B
The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This
will cease after a short while.
Preparing for use
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Filling the water tank
Never immerse the iron in water.
1
Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2
Set the steam control to position O (= no steam) (fig. 1).
3
Tilt the iron backwards.
4
Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level (fig. 2).
Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.
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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.
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