Philips GC7833/80 - Manual (Page 7)

Warning: 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.
Filling the water tank
Fill the water tank before every use or when the water level in the water tank drops below the
minimum level. You can refill the water tank at any time during use.
1 Open the water tank filling door (Fig. 4).
2 Fill the water tank up to the MAX indication (Fig. 5).
3 Close the water tank filling door ('click').
Using the appliance
Ironable fabrics
Do not iron non-ironable fabrics.
- Fabrics with these symbols (Fig. 6) are ironable, for example linen, cotton, polyester, silk, wool,
viscose and rayon.
- Fabrics with this symbol (Fig. 7) are not ironable. These fabrics include synthetic fabrics such as
Spandex or elastane, Spandex-mixed fabrics and polyolefins (e.g. polypropylene). Prints on
garments are not ironable either.
Ironing
1 Place the steam generator on a stable and even surface.
Note: In order to ensure safe ironing we recommend to always place the base on a stable ironing
board.
2 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the on/off button to switch on the steam
generator.Wait until the 'iron ready' light lights up continuously (Fig. 8). This takes approx. 2
minutes.
4 Remove the water supply hose from the water supply hose storage compartment.
5 Press the carry lock release button to unlock the iron from the iron platform (Fig. 9).
6 Press and hold the steam trigger to start ironing (Fig. 10).
7 For best ironing results, after ironing with steam, perform the last strokes without steam.
Warning: Never direct steam at people.
Note: When you use the appliance for the first time, it may take 30 seconds for steam to come out
of the appliance.
Note: The pump is activated each time you press the steam trigger. It produces subtle rattling
sound, which is normal. When there is no water in the water tank, the pump sound is louder. Fill up
the water tank with water when the water level drops below the minimum level.
For more powerful steam, you can use the TURBO steam mode, which is safe on all ironable fabrics.
For fabrics such as cotton, jeans and linen, you are recommended to use the TURBO steam mode.
1 Press and hold the on/off button for 2 seconds until the light turns white.
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