Philips GC8560 [8/112] Steam boost function

Note: Do not tilt or shake the steam generator when the water tank is full, otherwise water may spill out

of the lling hole.

3 Make sure that the water tank is rmly attached to the steam generator, otherwise the iron

does not produce any steam.

4 Place the iron resting mat on the ironing board. (Fig. 5)

5 Slide the carry lock slide to the left to unlock the iron from the steam generator. Place the

iron on the iron resting mat.

6 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and switch on the steam generator.

7 To set the required ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial to the appropriate

position (Fig. 6).

Note: Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures (temperature settings 2 or higher).

8 Turn the power knob to the desired steam setting to switch on the appliance. Make sure the

steam setting is suitable for the selected ironing temperature (Fig. 7).

1 Set to ECO steam (temperature settings 2 to MAX).

2 Set to moderate steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX).

3 Set to maximum steam (temperature setting to MAX).

, The corresponding steam setting light ashes to indicate that the steam generator is heating

up (Fig. 8).

, After approx. 2 minutes, the corresponding steam setting light stays on to indicate that the

steam generator is ready for steam ironing.

9 Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed while you steam iron. (Fig. 9)

To iron without steam, simply use the iron without pressing the steam trigger.

Note: You can safely put the hot iron on the iron resting mat during ironing. Do not place the mat with

hot iron on a surface that can be scorched by heat.

Note: Do not touch the iron resting mat for some time after you have removed the hot iron from it, as

the mat is hot.

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During steam ironing, you can use the steam boost function to remove stubborn creases.

1 Set the temperature dial to a setting between 3 and MAX.

2 Press the steam boost button. (Fig. 10)

Never direct the steam at people.

Note: Some water droplets may appear when you use the steam boost function for the rst time. The

water droplets disappear after you have used the steam boost function for some time.

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Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the steam generator is hot.

Note: The Anti-Calc tablet helps to reduce scale build-up in the steam generator. Rinse the steam

generator once a month or after every 10 times of use for optimal steaming performance.

1 Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for 2 hours.

2 Remove the detachable water tank. Hold the steam generator with both hands and shake

well. (Fig. 11)

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