PHILIPS GC514, GC518, GC524 WALITA Garment Steamer User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Philips
Table of Contents
GC514, GC518, GC524 WALITA Garment Steamer
User Manual
GC514, GC518, GC524 WALITA Garment Steamer
1 | Steamer head | 9 | Pants clip (GC518, GC524) |
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2 | Steam supply hose | 10 | Hanger |
3 | Steam dial | 11 | Hanger hook |
4 | Base | 12 | Steamer head holder |
5 | De-calc knob | 13 | Pleat maker and brush (GC518, GC524) |
6 | Water tank | 14 | Glove |
7 | Pole | 15 | Board (GC524) |
8 | Pole lock clip | 16 | Board cover (GC524) |
Introduction
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Important
Read the separate important information leaflet and the user manual carefully
before you use the appliance. Save both documents for future reference.
This appliance has been designed for domestic use only. For any commercial
use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the
manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
Danger
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Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the tap.
Warning -
Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
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The plug must be plugged into a power outlet of the same technical characteristics as the plug only.
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Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the steam supply hose, or the appliance itself shows visible damage or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks.
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If the mains cord or the steam supply hose is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service center authorized by Philips, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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The appliance must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains.
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This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years or above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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Children shall not play with the appliance.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
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Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age when the appliance is switched on or cooling down.
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Do not let the mains cord and steam supply hose come into contact with the hot steamer head.
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The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
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Steam may damage or cause discoloration of certain walls, door finishes, or furniture.
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Care should be taken when using the appliance due to the emission of steam.
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Your appliance gives off steam which can cause burns. Handle your steamer carefully. Never direct the steam towards persons or animals.
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Do not use your bare hand as a supporting surface when you steam. Pull the sides of the garment to stretch it.
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If the appliance has a hot air outlet, it can be extremely hot and may cause burns when touched.
CAUTION: Hot surface
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Surfaces are liable to get hot during use (for a steamer with a hot symbol marked on the appliance).
Caution -
This appliance is intended for household use only.
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Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
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Check the mains cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage
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Fully unwind the mains cord before you plug it into the wall socket.
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Do not use the appliance when the water tank is empty.
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Do not add perfumed water, water from the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water, or other chemicals, as they may cause water leakage, brown staining, or damage to your appliance.
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Do not place the steamer base on top of the table or chair but rather keep the steamer base on the floor during usage duration. If the hose forms a U shape, the steam condenses in the hose. This causes irregular steam or water droplets to come out of the steamer head.
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Unplug the appliance during filling and cleaning.
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When you have finished steaming, clean the appliance, fill or empty the water tank, perform cleaning and rinsing, attach or detach the brush attachment, or leave the appliance even for a short while, switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
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Make sure that the steamer has been unplugged for at least 1 hour and has completely cooled down before you use the De-Calc function (if the function is available).
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Do not pour water, vinegar, descaling agents, or other chemicals into the opening of the De-Calc function (if the function is available).
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Recycling
- Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
- Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.
The board provides backing support to enhance the steaming performance.
Note: Do not wash the board cover as it may damage the foam material
Your appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. In case you live
in an area with hard water, fast-scale build-up may occur. Therefore, it is
recommended to use water without minerals such as distilled or purified water
to prolong the lifetime of your appliance.
Note: Do not add perfume, vinegar, mineral water, starch, descaling
agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water, or other chemicals as they
may cause water spitting, brown staining, or damage to your appliance.
Multi-steam settings are provided to save water and energy. You can increase
the steam setting for more steam power at any point of time. The appliance is
safe to use on all fabrics in any setting.
Note: The steam supply hose becomes warm during steaming. This is normal.
Put the glove on the hand you are using to hold a garment. The glove protects your hand against the steam from the steamer head.
Caution: Do not attach or detach the brush/pleat maker while the steam is on or the steamer head is hot.
To maintain optimal steam performance and prolong the lifetime of the
appliance, it is important to remove scales and impurities inside the
appliance regularly. Therefore, it is recommended to perform the de-calc
process at least once a month.
Before you start the de-calc process, make sure there is some water in the
water tank.
Note: Clean the appliance and wipe any deposits off the steamer head with
a damp cloth and non-abrasive liquid cleaning agent.
Always empty the water tank after usage, to prevent calc build-up and maintain
good steam performance.
Note: Ensure that pole is closely collapsed without any gap in between pole lock clips to remove the pole from its base.
Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
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The appliance produces no steam or irregular steam. | The steamer has not | |
heated up sufficiently | Let the appliance heat up for approximately 45 |
seconds.
| Steam has condensed in the hose.| Lift the steamer head to straighten the
hose vertically. This allows any condensation to flow back.
| The low water level in the tank or the tank is not inserted properly.|
Refill the water tank and insert it properly.
| Too much scale has built up in the
appliance.| Perform calc-clean process. Refer to section.
Water droplets drip from the steamer head or the appliance produces a croaking
sound.| You have left the steamer head and/or the steam supply hose in a
horizontal position for a long time.| Lift the steamer head to straighten the
hose vertically. This allows any condensation to
flow back.
| When the hose forms a U-shape, condensation in the hose cannot flow back
into the water tank.| Lift the steamer head to straighten the hose vertically.
This allows any condensation to
flow back.
An excessive amount of water drips out of the steamer head when the appliance
is heating up.| The water in the appliance is dirty or has been left inside
the appliance for a long time.| Perform calc-clean process. Refer to section.
Water leaks out from the steamer base.| You have not closed the water tank cap
or de-calc knob securely. The water tank is not inserted properly.| Close the
water tank cap or de-calc knob
securely.
Insert the tank properly.
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References
- Philips - United States | Philips
- Philips Customer Service Support - Home | Philips
- Product registration | Philips
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