Philips Elance GC3106 User manual

Elance 3100

GC3135, GC3130, GC3126, GC3125, GC3121, GC3120,

GC3116, GC3115, GC3111, GC3110, GC3106

ENGLISH 4

DEUTSCH 11

FRANÇAIS 19

NEDERLANDS 27

ESPAÑOL 35

ITALIANO 43

NORSK 51

SUOMI 58

DANSK 65

 72

POLSKI 80

ČESKY 88

GC3135, GC3130, GC3126, GC3125, GC3121, GC3120, GC3116, GC3115,

GC3111,GC3110, GC3106

Important

Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and

save them for future reference.

◗Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to

the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.

◗Check the cord regularly for possible damage.

◗Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance

itself is damaged.

◗If the mains 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.

◗Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the

mains.

◗Never immerse the iron in water.

◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

◗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.

◗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 mains plug from the wall

socket.

◗This appliance is intended for household use only.

Before first use

C1Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.

2Let 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.

BThe iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time.This

will cease after a short while.

Preparing for use

Filling the water tank

Never immerse the iron in water.

1Make sure the appliance is unplugged.

C2Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam).

3Open the cap of the filling opening.

4Tilt the iron backwards.

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C5Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level by

means of the filling cup.

Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.

◗If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to use

distilled water.

Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing additives

chemically descaled water or other chemicals in the water tank.

6Close the filling cap (click!).

Setting the temperature

1Put the iron on its heel.

C2Set the required ironing temperature by turning the

temperature dial to the appropriate position.

Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:

-1Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)

-1Silk

-2Wool

-3Cotton, linen

If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) an article is made of,

determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will not

be visible when you wear or use the article.

Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric

to prevent shiny patches.Avoid using the spray function to prevent

stains.

Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature,

such as those made of synthetic fibres.

3Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

C4When the amber temperature pilot light has gone out, wait a

while before you start ironing.

The amber pilot light will go on from time to time during ironing.

Using the appliance

Steam ironing

1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

2Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter

'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').

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C3Select the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam

setting you select is suitable for the ironing temperature

selected:

- 1 - 2 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2to 3)

- 3 - 4 for maximum steam (temperature settings 3to MAX)

BThe iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been

reached.

Ironing without steam

1Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam).

2Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter

'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').

Features

Spray function

You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any

temperature.

1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

C2Press 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 2and MAX.

C1Press and release the shot-of-steam button.

Vertical shot of steam

BTypes GC3135, GC3130, GC3126, GC3125, GC3120, GC3121,

GC3117, GC3116, GC3115, GC3111, GC3110.

C1The shot-of-steam function can also be used when you hold

the iron in vertical position.

This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.

Never direct the steam towards people.

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Drip stop

BTypes GC3135, GC3130, GC3126, GC3125, GC3120, GC3121,

GC3115.

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.

Automatic anti-calc system

BTypes GC3135, GC3130, GC3126, GC3125, GC3120, GC3121,

GC3117, GC3116.

C1The built-in anti-calc system reduces the build-up of scale and

guarantees a longer life for the iron.

Electronic safety shut-off function

BType GC3135 only.

C◗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.

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 start 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.

Cleaning and maintenance

After ironing

1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron

cool down.

2Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a

damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.

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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.

3Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.

4Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water

tank after cleaning.

Calc-clean function

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 of the soleplate

during ironing), the calc-clean function should be used more

frequently.

1Make sure the appliance is unplugged.

2Set the steam control to position 0.

3Fill the water tank to the maximum level.

Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank.

C4Select the maximum ironing temperature.

5Put the plug in the wall socket.

6Unplug the iron when the amber temperature pilot light has

gone out.

C7Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the calc-clean

button and gently shake the iron to and fro.

Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and

flakes (if any) will be flushed out.

8Release 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 dry.

- 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.

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Storage

1Make sure the appliance is unplugged and set the steam control

to position O.

C2Empty the water tank.

C3Let the iron cool down.Wind the mains cord around the cord

storage facility and fix it with the cord clip.

4Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place.

Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips

website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care

Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the

worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in

your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service

Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could

encounter with your iron. Please read the different sections for more

details. If you are unable to solve the problem, contact the Customer

Care Centre in your country.

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Solution

Check the mains cord, the plug and

the wall socket.

Set the temperature dial to the

required position.

Fill the water tank (see chapter

'Preparing for use').

Set the steam control to a position

between 1 and 4 (see chapter 'Using

the appliance').

Select an ironing temperature that is

suitable for steam ironing (2to

MAX). Put the iron on its heel and

wait until the amber pilot light has

gone out before you start ironing.

Continue ironing in horizontal position

and wait a while before using the

(vertical) shot-of-steam function again.

Select an ironing temperature that is

suitable for steam ironing (2to

MAX). Put the iron on its heel and

wait until the amber pilot light has

gone out before you start ironing.

Press the filling cap until you hear a

click.

Rinse the water tank and do not put

any additive in the water tank.

Use the calc-clean function a few

times (see chapter 'Cleaning and

maintenance').

Move the iron slightly to deactivate

the safety shut-off function.The pilot

light goes out.

Possible cause(s)

There is a connection problem.

The temperature dial has been set to

MIN.

There is not enough water in the

water tank.

The steam control has been set to

position 0.

The iron is not hot enough and/or the

drip-stop function has been activated.

The (vertical) shot-of-steam function

has been used too often within a very

short period.

The iron is not hot enough.

The cap of the filling opening has not

been closed properly.

An additive has been poured into the

water tank.

Hard water forms flakes inside the

soleplate.

The safety shut-off function has

switched the iron off (see chapter

'Features').

Problem

The iron is plugged in but the soleplate

is cold.

No steam.

No shot of steam or no vertical shot of

steam (specific types only).

Water droplets drip onto the fabric.

Flakes and impurities come out of the

soleplate during ironing.

The red pilot light blinks (type GC3135

only).

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