GC505, GC507
GC508, GC509
GC508, GC509
GC508, GC509
GC508, GC509
GC505, GC507
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General description
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Steamer head
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Steamer head holder
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Steam supply hose
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Pole lock clip
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Single pole
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Pole release lock
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Steam selection dial
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Water tank
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De-Calc knob
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Base
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Pole release lock
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De-Calc knob
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Double pole
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Hanger with pants clip
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Hanger hook
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Brush
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Pleat maker
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Glove
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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
.
Important
Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance
and save it for future reference.
Danger
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Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it
under the tap.
Warning
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Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
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Do not use the appliance if the plug, mains cord or the appliance itself
shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks.
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Do not connect the appliance to a direct current supply.
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Always return the appliance to a service centre authorised by Philips
for examination or repair. Do not attempt to repair the appliance
yourself, otherwise the guarantee becomes invalid.
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If the mains cord is damaged you must have it replaced by Philips, a
service centre authorized by Philips or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
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Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
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When you have finished steaming, when you fill or empty the water
tank, when you perform cleaning and rinsing and when you leave
the appliance even for a short while, remove the mains plug from the
wall socket.
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Keep the appliance and its mains cord out of reach of children.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
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Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
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Do not open the De-Calc knob when the appliance is ON. Follow
instruction manual recommendation on the cooling time before
opening.
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Do not place the appliance on a surface with the steamer head
touching the surface while the appliance is hot or connected to the
mains.
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Do not let the mains cord come into contact with hot steam when
the appliance is in operation.
Caution
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Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage.
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Beware of hot steam and hot water that comes out from steamer
nozzle during use. Steam and hot water can cause burns.
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The nozzle of steamer head can become extremely hot and may
cause burns if touched.
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This appliance is intended for household use only.
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Never drag or pull the appliance across the floor.
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Do not place the steamer base on top of table or chair but rather
keep the steamer base on the floor during usage duration.
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If the hose forms a U shape, steam condenses in the hose. This
causes irregular steam or water droplets to come out of the steamer
head.
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Steam may damage or cause discolouration of certain wall or door
finishes.
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Do not use the appliance when the water tank is empty.
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Your appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. In
case you live in an area with hard water, fast scale build-up may
occur. Therefore, it is recommended to use water without minerals
such as distilled or purified water to prolong the lifetime of your
appliance.
Take the water tank out of the base and turn it around to remove
the filling cap. After filling water into the tank, tighten the cap and
place the tank back to its base.
Note
: Do not add perfume, vinegar, mineral water, starch, descaling
agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals
as they may cause water spitting, brown staining, or damage to
your appliance.
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Do not use your bare hand as a supporting surface when you
steam.
Do not use the appliance on an ironing board at a low position
where the hose forms a U-shape, or do not hold the steamer head
upside down. Otherwise, condensation in the hose cannot flow
back into the water tank. This may cause irregular steam, water
dripping from the steamer head and/or a croaking sound.
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Insert the pole to the base. A ‘click’ sound indicates that pole is
securely locked to its base. Pole height can be adjusted according
to individual preference. Dock the hanger top to the pole and
steamer head can be docked to its holder.
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Setting up
Important
Filling the water tank
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Multiple steam settings are provided
to save water and energy. If you are not
getting the steaming results you want,
you can increase the steam setting for
more steam power.
Note
: The steam supply hose becomes
warm during steaming. This is normal.
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Heating up and steam setting
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To maintain optimal steam performance and prolong the lifetime of
the appliance, it is important to remove scales and impurities inside
the appliance regularly. Therefore, it is recommended to perform
the De-Calc function (easy rinse calc solution) once every 1 month.
Before you start De-Calc function, make sure there is some water
in the water tank.
Unplug the appliance and let it cool down. Remove De-Calc knob
to drain the water out. Tighten De-Calc knob back to its place once
completed.
Accessory - Brush (GC508, GC509)
Cleaning and maintenance
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When you are steaming, press the steamer head against the
garment, and pull the sides of the garment with your other hand to
stretch it.
Move the steamer head horizontally along the collar.
For shirt pockets, move the steamer head upwards against the fabric.
To steam sleeves, start from the shoulder area and move the
steamer head downwards. Steam while you pull the sleeve diagonally
down with the other hand.
Steaming clothes
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Caution
: Do not attach or detach the pleat maker and brush while
the steam is on or the steamer head is hot.
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Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The appliance
produces no
steam or irregular
steam.
The steamer has
not heated up
sufficiently.
Let the appliance heat
up for approximately
1 minute.
Steam has
condensed in the
hose.
Lift the steamer head
to straighten the hose
vertically. This allows
any condensation to
flow back.
Water in the tank is
insufficient or the
tank is not inserted
properly.
Refill the water tank
and insert it properly.
Too much scale
has built up in the
appliance.
Perform De-Calc
function. Refer to
section.
Water droplets
drip from the
steamer head
or the appliance
produces a
croaking sound.
You have left the
steamer head and/
or the steam supply
hose in horizontal
position for a long
time.
Lift the steamer head
to straighten the hose
vertically. This allows
any condensation to
flow back.
When the hose
forms a U-shape,
condensation in the
hose cannot flow
back into the water
tank.
Lift the steamer head
to straighten the hose
vertically. This allows
any condensation to
flow back.
An excessive
amount of
water drips out
of the steamer
head when the
appliance is
heating up.
The water in the
appliance is dirty or
has been left inside
the appliance for a
long time.
Perform De-Calc
function. Refer to
section.
Water leaks out
from the steamer
base.
You have not closed
the water tank cap
or De-Calc knob
securely.
Close the water tank
cap or De-Calc knob
securely.
Storage
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Always empty the water tank after usage, to prevent calc build-up
and maintain good steam performance.
Wind the mains cord around the base and carry the appliance by
the pole for easy transportation.
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Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Recycling
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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 environment.
Guarantee and service
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/
support
or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.
