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Facilité d'utilisation
B The iron will start producing steam as soon as the set temperature has been reached. Ironing without steam 1 2 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam). Select the recommended ironing temperature. See 'Setting the temperature'. ENGLISH Features Spraying C C C You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any temperature. Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank. 1 Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be ironed. Shot of steam A powerful 'shot' of steam helps remove stubborn creases. The shot-of-steam function can only be used at temperature settings between 2 and MAX. 1 Press and release the shot-of-steam button. 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. Vertical shot of steam 1 The shot-of-steam function can also be used when you hold the iron in vertical position. Never direct the steam at people. ENGLISH Automatic anti-calc function 1 The built-in anti-calc system reduces the build-up of scale and guarantees a longer life for the iron. C Electronic safety shut-off function (Types GC4243, GC4238, GC4233 only) 1 The electronic safety shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while. . The red auto-off pilot light starts blinking to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the safety shut-off function. C To let the iron heat up again: - Pick up the iron or move it slightly. -The red auto-off pilot light goes out. If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set ironing temperature, the amber temperature pilot light goes on. - If the amber pilot light goes on after you have moved the iron, wait for it to go out before you star t ironing. - If the amber pilot light does not go on after you move the iron, the soleplate still has the right temperature and the iron is ready for use. Alert light C . Types GC4243 and GC4238 only: -The iron is equipped with a blue aler t pilot light. -The blue aler t light burns as long as the iron is plugged in, even if the iron has been switched off by the safety shut-off function. ENGLISH Cleaning and maintenance Using the calc-clean function C C NYLON SOIE LAINE COTON LIN NYLON SILK WOOL COTTON LINEN You can use the calc-clean function to remove scale and impurities. . Use the calc-clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very hard (i.e. when flakes come out from the soleplate during ironing), the calc-clean function should be used more frequently. 1 Set the steam control to position O. 2 Fill the water tank to the maximum level. Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank. 3 4 5 Select the maximum ironing temperature. Put the plug in the wall socket. Unplug the iron when the amber temperature pilot light has gone out. 6 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the calc-clean button and gently shake the iron to and fro. B Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and flakes (if any) will be flushed out. 7 Release the calc-clean button as soon as all the water in the tank has been used up. Repeat the calc-clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities. After the calc-clean process - Put the plug in the wall socket and let the iron heat up to allow the soleplate to dr y. -Unplug the iron when it has reached the set ironing temperature. -Move the hot iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on the soleplate. -Let the iron cool down before you store it. After ironing 1 2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down. Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent. 10 ENGLISH 3 4 C C C C Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth. Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after cleaning. Storage Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and set the steam control to position O. Empty the water tank. a) Let the iron cool down.Wind the mains cord around the cord storage facility and fix it with the cord clip. 1 2 3 b) Always store the emptied iron horizontally on a stable surface and use a cloth to protect the soleplate. 4 Protective heat cover (type GC4243 only) a) Put the iron on the protective heat cover. Do not use the protective heat cover during ironing. b) Wind the mains cord around the cord storage facility. c) Store the iron with the protective heat cover horizontally on a stable surface. Environment . Do not throw the appliance away 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 will help to preserve the environment. ENGLISH 11 Guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site at...
Ce manuel est également adapté pour les modèles :Fers - GC4233/02 (2.18 mb)