Philips GC 8638/20 [7/76] English

Energy saving - ECO mode

By using the ECO mode (reduced amount of steam), you can save energy without compromising

on the ironing result.

Note: For the shortest ironing time, we advise you to use the ‘OptimalTemp’ mode.

1 Press the ECO button when the appliance is switched on (Fig. 4).

2 To go back to the ‘OptimalTemp’ mode, press the ECO button again.

Safety auto-off mode (specic types only)

To save energy, the steam generator switches off automatically when it has not been used for 10

minutes. The light in the on/off button ashes.

To avoid any risk of burns, make sure the appliance has been unplugged for at least 2 hours and

has completely cooled.

Tip: When you perform the descaling procedure, place the appliance on the edge of the table top or near

the sink. Water may ow out of the appliance when the EASY DE-CALC knob is opened.

1 Hold a cup under the EASY DE-CALC knob and turn the knob anti-clockwise. (Fig. 5)

2

Remove the EASY DE-CALC knob and let the water with scale particles ow into the cup (Fig. 6)

.

3 When no more water comes out of the appliance, reinsert the EASY DE-CALC knob and

tighten it. (Fig. 7)

Descaling the soleplate

EASY DE-CALC knob. (Fig. 8)

3 Switch on the appliance and wait for 5 minutes.

4 Keep the steam trigger pressed continuously while you iron a piece of thick cloth in a

back-and-forth motion for 3 minutes. (Fig. 9)

Hot, dirty water comes out of the soleplate.

5 Stop cleaning when no more water comes out of the soleplate or when steam starts coming

out of the soleplate.

6 Unplug the steam generator and let it cool down for at least 2 hours. Remove the EASY

DE-CALC knob and let the remaining water ow out. Tighten the EASY DE-CALC knob.

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