Philips GC5033/80 [4/22] Using the appliance

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Using the appliance

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.

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.

Ironable fabrics

1 Check whether the garment is ironable by reading the label on the garment (Fig. 1-3).

Do not iron non-ironable fabrics. Prints on the garment are not ironable either.

Steam settings

1 To change steam settings, tilt the iron up slightly (about 20 degree and more), and

press steam button on top of the handle (Fig. 1-5)

Note: All steam settings are equipped with OptimalTEMP technology and are safe to

use on all ironable fabrics.

- ( setting) (Fig. 1-6): enabled by the sensor, perfect amount of steam

is produced automatically when needed during movement of the iron. Steam stops

when the iron is not moved or put to vertical position.

It is recommended to use the setting for ultimate convenience on all garments.

- (MAX setting) (Fig. 1-7): maximum constant steam is delivered continuously for

stubborn creases. For best result on tough fabrics such as cotton, jeans and linen, it

is recommended to use the MAX setting. Steam stops when the iron is put to vertical

position.

- (ECO setting) (specic types only) (Fig. 1-8): minimum constant steam is

delivered continuously for garments with less creases. This setting also saves energy.

Steam stops when the iron is put to vertical position

- (ionic setting) (specic types only) (Fig. 1-9): powerful constant steam boost

rich with silver ions is delivered for more hygienic ironing. Steam stops when the iron is

put to vertical position.

- (steam o setting) (Fig. 1-10): select this setting to iron without steam.

Tip: In any steam setting, you can press the steam button during ironing for more steam.

Auto shut-o

The safety auto-o function automatically switches o the appliance if it has not been

used for 2 minutes resting on its soleplate or 8 minutes resting on its backplate. The

display panel ashes to indicate the appliance is at auto-o status.

To let the appliance heat up again, pick up the appliance or move it slightly. The display

panel turns to breathing and the appliance starts to heat up.