PHILIPS GC6842-34 Iron Compact Essential User Manual

PHILIPS GC6842-34 Iron Compact Essential

Product Information

The product model is RI6833 GC6842.
This appliance is designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use, or failure to comply with the instructions may void the manufacturer’s guarantee.

Important safety precautions:

• Never immerse the appliance in water.

• Do not use the appliance if there is visible damage to the plug, mains cord, supply hose, or appliance itself.

• Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate matches the local mains voltage before connecting the appliance.

• Do not immerse the iron or steam generator in water.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended when connected to the mains.

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.

• Caution: Hot water and steam come out from the soleplate.

• Iron with heel rest & iron stand: Do not perform Calc-Clean process on the heel rest or stand position. Use the De-Calc tray for cleaning.

• The iron platform (stand) can become extremely hot. Allow it to cool down for 5 minutes before touching the surface.

• Caution: Surfaces are liable to get hot during use (for irons with a hot symbol marked on the appliance).

• Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.

• Fully unwind the mains cord before plugging it into the wall socket.

• The iron platform and soleplate can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. Do not touch the iron platform when moving the steam generator.

• Always put the iron back on the iron platform, switch off the appliance, and remove the plug from the wall socket after use or when cleaning, filling or emptying the water tank, or when leaving
  the appliance unattended, even for a short while.

• Do not add perfumed water, water from the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water, or other chemicals to the appliance as they may cause water leakage, brown staining, or damage.

• The plug must only be connected to a socket with the same technical characteristics.

• The filling hole must not be open during operation.

• This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the appliance, please read the user manual, important information leaflet, and quick start guide carefully. Follow these instructions:

1. Register your product at https://www.philips.com.br/myphilips/login.html to fully benefit from Philips support.
2. Ensure that the voltage indicated on the type plate matches the local mains voltage before connecting the appliance.
3. Do not immerse the appliance in water or leave it unattended when connected to the mains.
4. For any visible damage to the plug, mains cord, supply hose, or appliance itself, do not use the appliance. Contact Philips or an authorized service center for repair or service.
5. If using an iron with a heel rest and iron stand, perform the Calc-Clean process using the De-Calc tray instead of the heel rest or stand position.
6. Allow the iron platform (stand) to cool down for 5 minutes before touching the surface.
7. Be cautious of hot surfaces during use, especially for irons with a hot symbol marked on the appliance.
8. Connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket and fully unwind the mains cord before plugging it in.
9. Always put the iron back on the iron platform, switch off the appliance, and remove the plug from the wall socket after use or when cleaning, filling or emptying the water tank, or when leaving the appliance unattended, even for a short while.
10. Avoid adding perfumed water, water from the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water, or other chemicals to the appliance to prevent water leakage, staining, or damage.

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at https://www.philips.com.br/myphilips/login.html.
Read this user manual, the important information leaflet, and the quick start guide carefully before you use the appliance. Save them for future reference.

Important
This appliance has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

Danger

• Never immerse the appliance in water.

Warning

• Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the supply hose or the appliance itself shows visible damage or if the appliance functions abnormally in any way, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks. For repair or service, you must have the appliance inspected by Philips, a service centre authorized by Philips or similarly qualified persons.
• Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
• Do not immerse the iron or the steam generator in water.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children aged 8 or over are only allowed to clean the appliance and perform the Calc-Clean procedure under supervision.
• Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age when it is switched on or cooling down.
• The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. When you place the iron on its heel or its stand, make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable.
• Handle your iron carefully and never direct the steam towards persons or animals as your appliance gives off steam which can cause burns.
• Specific types only: When engaging/dis-engaging the water tank, do not touch the tip of the iron as the system is in operation.
• Do not let the mains cord and supply hose come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended during the Calc-Clean process.
• Always perform the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean container and do not interrupt the process.
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance.

Caution: Hot water and steam comes out from the soleplate.

• Iron with heel rest & iron stand: Do not conduct Calc-Clean process on heel rest or stand position as hot water will flow out. Kindly use De-Calc tray to perform the cleaning
• iron platform (stand) can be extremely hot , may cause burn if touched. Let it cool down for 5 minutes before touching the surface.

CAUTION: Hot surface.

• Surfaces are liable to get hot during use (for irons with hot symbol marked on the appliance).

Caution

• Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
• Fully unwind the mains cord before you put the plug in the wall socket.
• The iron platform and the soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. If you want to move the steam generator, do not touch the iron platform.
• Always put the iron back on the iron platform, switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the wall socket after you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, fill or empty the water tank, or even when you leave the appliance even for a short while.
• 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.
• The plug must only be connected to a socket with the same technical characteristics as plug.
• The filling hole must not be open during operation.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Product overview (Fig. 1)

1. Soleplate
2. Iron ready’ light
3. Steam trigger/Steam boost
4. Water supply hose
5. Water tank filling door
6. Carry lock release button
7. Iron platform
8. On/off button with power on and shut-off light
9. CALC-CLEAN button with light
10. Mains cord with plug
11. Water supply hose and mains cord storage compartment
12. Smart Calc-Clean container

Exclusive technology from Philips
OptimalTEMP technology
The OptimalTEMP technology enables you to iron all types of ironable fabrics, in any order, without adjusting the iron temperature and without sorting your garments.
It is safe to just rest the hot soleplate directly on the ironing board (Fig. 2) without putting back to the iron platform. This will help reduce the stress on your wrist.

Compact ProVelocity technology
This technology delivers continuous steam that penetrates deeply to remove creases easily. At the same time, it keeps the appliance more compact and lighter than traditional steam generators, for easier storage.

Preparing for use

Type of water to use
This appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. However, if you live in an area with hard water, fast scale build-up may occur. Therefore, it is recommended to use distilled or demineralized water to prolong the lifetime of the appliance.

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. 3).

2. Fill the water tank up to the MAX indication (Fig. 4).

3. Close the water tank filling door (‘click’).

Using the appliance

Ironable fabrics
Do not iron non-ironable fabrics.

• Fabrics with these symbols (Fig. 5) are ironable, for example linen, cotton, polyester, silk, wool, viscose and rayon.

• Fabrics with this symbol (Fig. 6) 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

• Place the appliance 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.

• Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

• Remove the mains cord and water supply hose from the storage compartment.

• Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the on/off button to switch on the appliance. Wait until the ‘iron ready’ light lights up continuously (Fig. 7). This takes about 2 minutes.

• Press the carry lock release button to unlock the iron from the iron platform (Fig. 8).

• Press and hold the steam trigger to start ironing (Fig. 9).

Note: 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.

Steam boost function

• Press the steam trigger twice quickly to release a powerful boost of steam for 3 seconds (Fig. 10).

Note: It is recommended to use the steam boost function only for stubborn crease.

Vertical ironing
Warning: Hot steam is emitted from the iron. Never attempt to remove wrinkles from a garment while someone is wearing it (Fig. 11). Do not apply steam near your or someone else’s hand.

You can use the steam iron in vertical position to remove wrinkles from hanging fabrics.

• Hold the iron in vertical position, press the steam trigger and touch the garment lightly with the soleplate and move the iron up and down (Fig. 12).

Safe rest
Resting the iron while rearranging your garment
While rearranging your garment, you can rest the iron either on the iron platform or horizontally on the ironing board (Fig. 2). The Optimal TEMP technology ensures the soleplate will not damage the ironing board cover.

Auto shut-off

• The appliances enters the standby mode if it has not been used for 5 minutes. The light of the on/off button starts to flash.
• To activate the appliance again, press the on/off button or the steam trigger. The appliance starts to heat up again.
• The appliance switches off automatically if it has not been used for another 10 minutes after it enters the standby mode. The light in the on/off button goes off.
  Warning: Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. Always unplug the appliance after use.

Cleaning and maintenance

Smart Calc-Clean System
Your appliance has been designed with a Smart Calc-Clean system to ensure that descaling and cleaning is done regularly. This helps to maintain a strong steam performance and prevents dirt and stains coming out of the soleplate over time. To ensure that the cleaning process is performed, the appliance gives regular reminders.

Sound and light Calc-Clean reminder
After 1 to 3 months of use, the Calc-Clean light starts flashing and the appliance starts beeping to indicate that you have to perform the Calc-Clean process (Fig. 13).

Besides that, a second defense step to protect the appliance from scale is integrated: the steam function gets disabled if descaling is not done (Fig. 14). After descaling is done, the steam function will be restored. This takes place regardless of the type of water used.

Note: The Calc-Clean process can be performed at any time, even when the sound and light reminder is not activated yet.

Performing the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean container
Warning: Do not leave the appliance unattended during the Calc-Clean process.
Caution: Always perform the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean container. Do not interrupt the process by lifting the iron up from the Calc-Clean container, as hot water and steam will come out of the soleplate.

1. Fill up the water tank halfway.
   Note: Make sure that the appliance is plugged in and switched ON during the Calc-Clean process.

2. Place the Calc-Clean container on the ironing board or any other even, stable surface.

3. Place the iron stably on the Calc-Clean container (Fig. 15).

4. Press and hold the CALC-CLEAN button for 2 seconds until you hear short beeps (Fig. 16).

Note: The Calc-Clean container has been designed to collect scale particles and hot water during the Calc-Clean process. It is perfectly safe to rest the iron on this container during the entire process.

5. During the Calc-Clean process, you hear short beeps and a pumping sound (Fig. 17).Wait approximately 2 minutes for the appliance to complete the process (Fig. 18). When the Calc-Clean process is  completed, the iron stops beeping and the CALC-CLEAN light stops flashing.

6. Wipe the iron with a piece of cloth and put it back on the base station (Fig. 19).

Caution: The iron is hot.

7. As the Calc-Clean container becomes hot during the Calc-Clean process, wait about 5 minutes before you touch it.
   Then carry the Calc-Clean container to the sink, empty it and store it for future use (Fig. 20).

8. If necessary, you can repeat steps 1 to 8. Make sure that you empty the Calc-Clean container before you start the Calc-Clean process.

Note: During the Calc-Clean process, clean water may come out of the soleplate if no scale has accumulated inside the iron. This is normal.
For more information on how to carry out the Calc-Clean process, refer to the videos in this link:
http://www.philips.com/descaling-iron.

Cleaning the soleplate

To properly maintain your appliance, clean it regularly.

• Clean the appliance with a moist cloth.
• To easily and effectively remove stains, let the soleplate heat up and move the iron over a moist cloth (Fig. 21).

Tip: Clean the soleplate regularly to ensure smooth gliding.

Storage

• Switch off the appliance and unplug it.

• Pour the water out of the water tank into the sink (Fig. 22).

• Fold the mains cord and water supply hose together. Push them into the storage compartment (Fig. 23).

• Push the carry lock to lock the iron onto the iron platform (Fig. 24). You can carry the appliance by the handle of the iron when it is locked onto the iron platform (Fig. 25).

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 https://www.philips.com.br/c-m/atendimento-ao-consumidor or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit https://www.philips.com.br/c-m/atendimento-ao-consumidor for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.

References

• Tela inicial de suporte | Philips
• How To Descale My Iron | Philips
• Tela inicial de suporte | Philips
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