PHILIPS Iron User Manual

PHILIPS Iron GC6700 series 

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.Read this user manual, the important information leaflet, and the quick start guide carefully before you use the appliance. Save them for future reference

Product overview

  1. Soleplate
  2. ‘Iron ready’ light
  3. CALC-CLEAN button with light
  4. Steam trigger/Steam boost
  5. Temperature dial
  6. Water supply hose
  7. Heel
  8. Water tank filling door
  9. Carry lock release button (GC6730 series only)
  10. Iron platform
  11. On/off switch
  12. Mains cord with plug
  13. Water supply hose and mains cord storage compartment
  14. Smart Calc-Clean container

Exclusive technology from Philips.

Compact ProVelocity technology

This technology delivers continuous steam that penetrates deeply to remove creases easily. At the same time, it keeps the appliance more compact and lighter than traditional steam generators, for easier storage.

Preparing for use

Type of water to use

This appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. However, if you live in an area with hard water, fast scale build-up may occur. Therefore, it is recommended to use distilled or demineralized water to prolong the lifetime of the appliance.

Warning: Do not use perfumed water, water from the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals, as they may cause water spitting, brown staining or damage to your appliance.

Fill the water tank before every use or when the water level in the water tank drops below the minimum level. You can refill the water tank at any time during use.

  1. Open the water tank filling door (Fig. 2).
  2. Fill the water tank up to the MAX indication (Fig. 3).
  3. Close the water tank filling door (‘click’)

Using the appliance

Ironing
Temperature setting Automatic steam setting Fabric type
SYNTH to ● Synthetic fabrics (e.g., acetate, acrylic, nylon, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
●● Silk, wool
●●● to LINEN Cotton, linen

 

  1. Place the appliance on a stable and even surface.Note: In order to ensure safe ironing we recommend to always place the base on a stable ironing board.
  2. Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
  3. Remove the mains cord and water supply hose from the storage compartment.
  4. Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the on/off switch to switch on the appliance.
  5. Turn the temperature dial to set the appropriate temperature according to the table above. The appliance adjusts the steam automatically depending on the temperature chosen.Note: refer to the garment label for recommended temperature setting. Do not iron non-ironable fabrics.
  6. Wait until the ‘iron ready’ light lights up continuously (Fig. 4). This takes about 2 minutes.
  7. For GC6730 series only: press the carry lock release button to unlock the iron from the iron platform (Fig. 5).
  8. Press and hold the steam trigger to start ironing (Fig. 6).

Warning: Never direct steam at people.

Note: When you use the appliance for the first time, it may take 30 seconds for steam to come out of the appliance.

Note: The pump is activated each time you press the steam trigger. It produces subtle rattling sound, which is normal. When there is no water in the water tank, the pump sound is louder. Fill up the water tank with water when the water level drops below the minimum level.

Steam boost function
  1. Press the steam trigger twice quickly to release a powerful boost of steam for 3 seconds (Fig. 7).

Note: it is recommended to use the steam boost function only for stubborn crease.

Vertical ironing

Warning: Hot steam is emitted from the iron. Never attempt to remove wrinkles from a garment while someone is wearing it (Fig. 8). Do not apply steam near your or someone else’s hand.

You can use the steam iron in vertical position to remove wrinkles from hanging fabrics.

  1. Hold the iron in vertical position, press the steam trigger and touch the garment lightly with the soleplate and move the iron up and down (Fig. 9).
Auto shut-off
  • The appliances enters the standby mode if it has not been used for 15 minutes. The “iron ready” light starts to flash.
  • To activate the appliance again, press the steam trigger. The appliance starts to heat up again.
  • The appliance switches off automatically if it has not been used for another 10 minutes after it enters the standby mode. The “iron ready” light goes off.

Warning: Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. Always unplug the appliance after use.

Cleaning and maintenance

Smart Calc-Clean System

Your appliance has been designed with a Smart Calc-Clean system to ensure that descaling and cleaning is done regularly. This helps to maintain a strong steam performance and prevents dirt and stains coming out of the soleplate over time. To ensure that the cleaning process is performed, the appliance gives regular reminders.

Sound and light Calc-Clean reminder

After 1 to 3 months of use, the Calc-Clean light starts flashing and the appliance starts beeping to indicate that you have to perform the Calc-Clean process (Fig. 10).Besides that, a second defense step to protect the appliance from scale is integrated: the steam function gets disabled if descaling is not done (Fig. 11). After descaling is done, the steam function will be restored. This takes place regardless of the type of water used.Note: The Calc-Clean process can be performed at any time, even when the  sound and light reminder is not activated yet.

Performing the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean container

Warning: Do not leave the appliance unattended during the Calc-Clean process.

Caution: Always perform the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean container. Do not interrupt the process by lifting the iron up from the Calc-Clean container, as hot water and steam will come out of the soleplate.

  1. Fill up the water tank halfway (Fig. 12).Note: Make sure that the appliance is plugged in and switched ON during the Calc-Clean process.
  2. Place the Calc-Clean container on the ironing board or any other even, stable surface (Fig. 13).
  3. Place the iron stably on the Calc-Clean container (Fig. 14).
  4. Press and hold the CALC-CLEAN button for 2 seconds until you hear short beeps (Fig. 15).Note: The Calc-Clean container has been designed to collect scale particles and hot water during the Calc-Clean process. It is perfectly safe to rest the iron on this container during the entire process.
  5. During the Calc-Clean process, you hear short beeps and a pumping sound (Fig. 16).
  6. Wait approximately 2 minutes for the appliance to complete the process (Fig. 17). When the Calc-Clean process is completed, the iron stops beeping and the CALC CLEAN light stops flashing.
  7. Wipe the iron with a piece of cloth and put it back on the base station (Fig. 18).Caution: The iron is hot.
  8. As the Calc-Clean container becomes hot during the Calc-Clean process, wait about 5 minutes before you touch it. Then carry the Calc-Clean container to the sink, empty it and store it for future use (Fig. 19).
  9. If necessary, you can repeat steps 1 to 8. Make sure that you empty the Calc Clean container before you start the Calc-Clean process.Note: During the Calc-Clean process, clean water may come out of the soleplate if no scale has accumulated inside the iron. This is normal.For more information on how to carry out the Calc-Clean process, refer to the videos in this link: http://www.philips.com/descaling-iron.
Cleaning the soleplate

To properly maintain your appliance, clean it regularly.

  1. Clean the appliance with a moist cloth.
  2. To easily and effectively remove stains, let the soleplate heat up and move the iron over a moist cloth (Fig. 20).

Tip: Clean the soleplate regularly to ensure smooth gliding.

Storage

  1. Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
  2. Pour the water out of the water tank into the sink (Fig. 21).
  3. Fold the mains cord and water supply hose together. Push them into the storage compartment (Fig. 22).
  4. For GC6730 series only: push the carry lock release button to lock the iron onto the iron platform (Fig. 23).You can carry the appliance by the handle of the iron when it is locked onto the iron platform (Fig. 24).

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.

Problem Possible cause Solution
The iron does not produce any steam. There is not enough water in the water tank. Fill the water tank beyond the MIN indication. Press and hold the steam trigger until steam comes out. It may take up to 30 seconds until steam comes out.
  You did not press the steam trigger. Press and hold the steam trigger until steam comes out.
  The steam function has been disabled until you have performed the Calc-Clean process. Perform the Calc-Clean process to restore the steam function. (see chapter ‘ Cleaning and maintenance’)
  At the start of your ironing session, the steam trigger has not been pressed long enough. Press and hold the steam trigger until steam comes out. It may take up to 30 seconds until steam comes out.
  You have set the temperature dial to ●. Steam is not available at ●. To use the steam, set the temperature dial to ●● or higher.
The light of the CALC- CLEAN button flashes and the appliance beeps. This is the Calc-Clean reminder. Perform the Calc-Clean after the Calc- Clean reminder is given (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
No steam comes out of the soleplate, the light of the CALC-CLEAN button flashes and the appliance beeps. You have not done or have not completed the Calc-Clean process. Perform the Calc-Clean process to enable the steam function again (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
The appliance has switched off. The auto shut-off function is activated automatically. The appliance enters the standby mode if it has not been used for 15 minutes and switches off if it has not been used for another 10 minutes. To switch on the appliance again, set the on/off switch to “off” position and then to “on” position.
The appliance produces a loud pumping sound. The water tank is empty. Fill the water tank with water and press the steam trigger until the pumping sound becomes softer and steam comes out of the soleplate.
Water droplets come out of the soleplate. After the Calc-Clean process remaining water may drip out of the soleplate. Wipe the soleplate dry with a piece of cloth. If the Calc-Clean light still flashes and the appliance still beeps, perform the Calc-Clean process (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
  The Calc-Clean process has not been completed. You have to perform the Calc-Clean process again (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
  Steam condenses into water in the hose when you use steam for the first time or have not used it for a long time. This is normal. Hold the iron away from the garment and press the steam trigger. Wait until steam instead of water comes out of the soleplate.
Dirty water and impurities come out of the soleplate. Impurities or chemicals present in the water have deposited in the steam vents and/or soleplate. Perform the Calc-Clean process regularly (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
  Steam condenses into water in the hose when you use steam for the first time or have not used it for a long time. This is normal. Hold the iron away from the garment and press the steam trigger. Wait until steam instead of water comes out of the soleplate.
Water flushes out of the soleplate. You have accidentally started the Calc-Clean process (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’). Switch off the appliance. Then switch it back on again. Let the iron heat up until the ‘iron ready’ light lights up steadily.
The Calc-Clean process does not start. You have not pressed the CALC-CLEAN button for 2 seconds until the appliance started beeping. See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
The ironing board cover becomes wet, or there are water droplets on the floor/garment. Steam has condensed on the ironing board cover after a long ironing session. Replace the ironing board cover if the foam or felt material has worn out. You can also add an extra layer of felt material under the ironing board cover to prevent condensation on the ironing board.
  You have an ironing board that is not designed to cope with the high steam rate of the appliance. Put an extra layer of felt material under the ironing board cover to prevent condensation on the ironing board.

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