Philips GC6704 FastCare Compact User manual

GC6704

FastCare Compact

User Manual

Gebrauchsanleitung

GC6704

ENGLISH 4

DEUTSCH 24

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Table of contents

Important 5

Exclusive technology from Philips 8

Compact ProVelocity technology 8

Product overview 9

Before rst use 10

Preparing for use 10

Type of water to use 10

Filling the water tank 10

Using your appliance 11

Heating up 11

Steam trigger 13

Steam boost function 14

Vertical ironing 14

Ironing tips 14

Cleaning and maintenance 15

Smart Calc-Clean System 15

Sound and light Calc-Clean reminder 15

Performing the Calc-Clean process with the

Calc-Clean container 16

Cleaning the soleplate 18

Storage 18

Guarantee and support 19

Troubleshooting 19

Technical information 23

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Important

Congratulations on your purchase and

welcome to Philips! To fully benet from

the support that Philips oers, register your

product at www.philips.com/welcome. Read

this user manual and the quick start guide

carefully before you use the appliance. Save

them for future reference.

Danger

-Never immerse the appliance in water.

Warning

-Do not use the appliance if the plug,

the mains cord, the supply hose or the

appliance itself shows visible damage or if

the appliance functions abnormally in any

way, or if the appliance has been dropped

or leaks. For repair or service, you must

have the appliance inspected by Philips,

a service centre authorised by Philips or

similarly qualied persons.

-Check if the voltage indicated on the

type plate corresponds to the local mains

voltage before you connect the appliance.

-Do not immerse the iron or the steam

generator in water.

-Do not leave the appliance unattended

when it is connected to the mains.

-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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-Children aged 8 or over are only allowed

to clean the appliance and perform the

Calc-Clean procedure under supervision.

-Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of

children less than 8 years of age when it is

switched on or cooling down.

-The appliance must be used and placed

on a at, stable, heat-resistant surface.

When you place the iron on its heel or its

stand, make sure that the surface on which

you place it is stable.

-Handle your iron carefully and never direct

the steam towards persons or animals as

your appliance gives o steam which can

cause burns.

-Specic types only: When engaging/dis-

engaging the water tank, do not touch the

tip of the iron as the system is in operation.

-Do not let the mains cord and supply hose

come into contact with the hot soleplate of

the iron.

-Do not leave the appliance unattended

during the Calc-Clean process.

-Always perform the Calc-Clean process

with the Calc-Clean container and do not

interrupt the process.

-Do not allow children to play with the

appliance.

Caution: Hot water and steam comes out

from the soleplate.

-Specic types only: Do not let the iron rest

on its heel during the Calc-Clean process

as hot water comes out.

-Specic types only: The iron platform

(stand) can become extremely hot, and

may cause burns if touched. Let it cool

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down for 5 minutes when performing

cartridge replacement.

CAUTION: Hot surface

-Surfaces are liable to get hot during use

(for irons with hot symbol marked on the

appliance).

Caution

-Only connect the appliance to an earthed

wall socket.

-Fully unwind the mains cord before you

put the plug in the wall socket.

-The iron platform and the soleplate of

the iron can become extremely hot and

may cause burns if touched. If you want to

move the steam generator, do not touch

the iron platform.

-Always put the iron back on the iron

platform, switch o the appliance and

remove the plug from the wall socket after

you have nished ironing, when you clean

the appliance, ll or empty the water tank,

or even when you leave the appliance

even for a short while.

-Do not add perfumed water, water from

the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch, descaling

agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled

water or other chemicals, as they may

cause water leakage, brown staining or

damage to your appliance.

-The plug must only be connected

to a socket with the same technical

characteristics as plug.

-The lling hole must not be open during

operation.

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Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all

applicable standards and regulations regarding

exposure to electromagnetic elds.

Recycling

-This symbol means that this product shall

not be disposed of with normal household

waste (2012/19/EU).

-Follow your country’s rules for the separate

collection of electrical and electronic

products. Correct disposal helps prevent

negative consequences for the environment

and human health.

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.

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Product overview

13 12

43 5 6

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 lling door

9 Iron platform

10 On/o switch

11 Mains cord with plug

12 Water supply hose and

mains cord storage

compartment

13 Smart Calc-Clean

container

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Before rst use

This appliance is intended for ironing and

refreshing fabrics only.

Remove all packaging material.

Always place the appliance on a stable and

horizontal surface.

Fill the water tank before every use.

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.

Filling the water tank

Fill the water tank before every use or when

the water level in the water tank drops below

the minimum level. You can rell the water tank

at any time during use.

1 Open the water tank lling door.

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