User manual PHILIPS GC8260

[. . . ] Do not allow the mains cord and supply hose to come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot. Always place and use the iron and the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface. 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: put the iron on the stand, switch the appliance off and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. If steam escapes from under the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the appliance is heating up, switch the appliance off and tighten the CalcClean rinsing cap. [. . . ] , To make the iron cool down faster, simply apply steam or iron a piece of cloth. Using the appliance steam ironing The supply hose may become hot during a long ironing session. Note:The system may occasionally produce a pumping sound during steam ironing. This is normal and tells you that water is being pumped into the steam tank. 2 minutes the steam light stays on continuously to indicate that the steam tank is ready for steam ironing. During steam ironing the steam light starts blinking from time to time, to indicate that the steam tank is heating up to maintain the right temperature and pressure. , During ironing you can adjust the steam setting by means of the + and - steam buttons. When you put the iron down during ironing, put it on its heel or on the iron stand. , The opening and closing of the steam valve in the steam tank will cause a clicking sound. Steam lock function The steam lock allows you to steam iron non-stop without having to press the steam activator continuously. When the steam lock has been set to `off', the iron will only steam when you press the steam activator. Release the steam lock when you put the iron on its heel or on the iron stand. This prevents hot steam from escaping from the iron or from wetting the iron stand. Ironing without steam 1 Start ironing without pressing the steam activator. , You can steam iron hanging curtains and clothes (jackets, suits, coats) by holding the iron in vertical position and pressing the steam activator. Shot of steam (GC8261/GC8260/GC8220 only) A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn creases. If water droplets come out of the soleplate, let the iron heat up for at least one minute before using the shot-of-steam function again. 2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down. Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner. VERY IMPORTANT: Rinse the steam tank once a month or after every 10 times of use, to prevent damage to the appliance and for optimal steaming performance. 1 Make sure that the appliance has been unplugged and has cooled down for more than 2 hours. Turn the steam tank on its side and remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap. [. . . ] Steam escapes from The Calc-clean rinsing cap has not been under the Calctightened properly. The iron does not produce enough steam/the amount of steam decreases and increases during steam ironing. When the appliance pumps water into the boiler, the steam amount sometimes decreases. This is probably when you think that the iron does not produce enough steam. [. . . ]