Philips GC8080 User Manual
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◗ 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.
C
◗ 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.
C
◗ 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.
B
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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