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Ironing without steam

There are one or two ways to iron without steam:

-All types: Simply start ironing without pressing the steam trigger.

-Select steam setting a (no steam) and start ironing.

-When you steam iron woollen fabrics, shiny patches may occur.To prevent this, use a dry pressing cloth or turn the article inside out and iron the reverse side.

-Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches.

-Iron velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches in one direction only (along with the nap) while you apply very little pressure.

-Do not use steam when you iron coloured silk.This could cause stains.

Cleaning and maintenance

1

off the appliance.

2Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down.

3Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp

4Clean the upper part of the iron and the outside of the steam generator with a moist cloth.

5Empty the water tank after cleaning.

Calc-Clean function

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

VERY IMPORTANT: Rinse the steam generator once a month or after every 10 times of use, to prevent damage to the appliance and for optimal steaming performance.

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

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Philips GC8300 Series manual Ironing without steam, Cleaning and maintenance, Calc-Clean function