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Electronic safety shut-off function (GC1630 only)
The electronic safety shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it
has not been moved for a while.
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The auto-off light starts blinking to indicate that the iron has been
switched off by the safety shut-off function (fig. 9).
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In horizontal position, this will happen after 30 seconds.
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In vertical position, this will happen after 8 minutes.
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To let the iron heat up again:
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Pick up the iron or move it slightly.
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The auto-off light goes out and the temperature light goes on.
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When the temperature light has gone out and goes on again, the iron is
ready for use.
Cleaning and maintenance
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After ironing
1
Remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.
2
Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth
and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.
To keep the soleplate smooth, you should 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.
Double-Active Calc System
1
The anti-calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents (fig.
10).
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The anti-calc tablet is constantly active and does not need
replacement.
2
The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles (fig. 11).
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),
you should use the Calc-Clean function more frequently.
1
Set the steam control to position
O
.
2
Set the temperature dial to MAX.
3
Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.
4
Put the plug in the wall socket.
5
Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.
6
Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to the Calc-
Clean position
x
(fig. 12).
7
Pull the steam control slightly upwards and gently shake the iron until
all water in the tank has been used up.
Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Scale (if any) will be
flushed out.
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After having used the Calc-Clean function, press the steam control
back to its original position and set it to position
O
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Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water coming out of the iron still
contains scale particles.
After the Calc-Clean process
1
Connect the iron to the power outlet to let the soleplate dry.
2
Unplug the iron when the light has gone 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.
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