Philips GC8300 Series Iron User Manual


 
- 3 for cotton
- MAX for linen
2 To set the required ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial
to the appropriate position.
3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
4 Switch on the appliance.
- Press the on/off button once.
, The power-on light of the on/off button goes on.
, The temperature light on the iron goes on. When the iron has
reached the set temperature, the temperature light goes out.
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light stays on continuously to indicate that the steam generator is
ready for steam ironing.
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- If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of,
determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that is not
visible when you wear or use the article.
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temperature. For example: if a fabric consists of 60% polyester and 40%
cotton, it must be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester (
1) and without steam.
- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature,
i.e. those made of synthetic materials.
- If you set a lower temperature during ironing, wait until the iron has
cooled down to the set temperature before you continue ironing. To
make the iron cool down faster, simply press the steam trigger or iron
a piece of cloth.
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Steam ironing
The supply hose may become hot during a long ironing session.
Note: The system may occasionally produce a pumping sound during steam
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1 Make sure there is enough water in the water tank.
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