Philips GC8080 [11/102] Iron off function

◗ During steam ironing, the 'steam tank heating up' pilot light goes

on from time to time to indicate that the steam tank is heating up

to maintain the right temperature and pressure.

◗ The opening and closing of the steam valve in the steam tank will

cause a clicking sound.This is perfectly normal.

◗ The steam function is controlled automatically and it is linked to

the selected temperature.The steam symbol is shown on the

display when the temperature of the iron is high enough for steam

ironing.

- 2: visible wet steam

- MAX: invisible dry steam

◗ The steam function will be automatically disabled at ironing

temperatures that are not suitable for steam ironing.

Ironing without steam

1 Start ironing without pressing the steam activator.

Features

Vertical steaming

Never direct the steam at people.

◗ You can steam iron hanging curtains and clothes (jackets, suits,

coats) by holding the iron in vertical position and pressing the

steam activator.

Iron-off function

The iron-off function automatically switches off the soleplate when the

steam activator has not been pressed for a particular number of

minutes, depending on the iron-off time you have selected.

You can select an iron-off time of 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes (see section

'Display menu').

1 The display will show the text "Iron off" and you will hear an

intermittent beep.

2 If you want to start ironing again, press any button on the iron.

The soleplate will then start heating up again.

NB: the Iron-off function switches off the soleplate but does not switch

off the steam tank. If you intend to stop ironing, you should switch the

appliance off and unplug the steam tank.

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