PHILIPS GC Series EasyTouch Plus Garment Steamer User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Philips
Table of Contents
GC514, GC518
GC524
User manual
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. 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 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.
– The plug must be plugged to a power outlet of the same technical
characteristics of the plug only.
– 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 leaked
– 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.
– The appliance must not be left unattended while it is connected to the
supply mains.
– This appliance can be used by children aged from 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 use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
– Children shall not play with the appliance.
– Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
– 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.
– Do not let the mains cord and steam supply hose come into contact with the
hot steamer head.
– The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant
surface.
– Steam may damage or cause discoloration of certain walls, door finishes or
furniture.
– Care should be taken when using the appliance due to the emission of steam.
– Your appliance gives off steam which can cause burns. Handle your steamer
carefully. Never direct the steam towards persons or animals.
– Do not use your bare hand as a supporting surface when you steam. Pull the
sides of the garment to stretch it.
– If the appliance has a hot air outlet, it can be extremely hot and may cause
burns when touched.
CAUTION: Hot surface
– Surfaces are liable to get hot during use (for a steamer with hot symbol
marked on the appliance).
Caution
– This appliance is intended for household use only.
– Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
– Check the mains cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage
– Fully unwind the mains cord before you plug it in the wall socket.
– Do not use the appliance when the water tank is empty.
– 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.
– Do not place the steamer base on top of table or chair but rather keep the
steamer base on the floor during usage duration. If the hose forms a U shape,
steam condenses in the hose. This causes irregular steam or water droplets to
come out of the steamer head.
– Unplug the appliance during filling and cleaning.
– 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.
– Make sure that the steamer has been unplugged for at least 1 hour and has
completely cooled down, before you use De-Calc function (if the function is
available).
– 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. General description
a Steamer head
b Steam supply hose
c Steam dial
d Base
e De-calc knob
f Water tank
g Pole
h Pole lock clip
i Pants clip (GC518, GC524)| j Hanger
k Hanger hook
l Steamer head holder
m Pleat maker and brush (GC518, GC524)
n Glove
o Board (GC524)
Board cover (GC524)
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**Important**
Do not use your bare hand as a supporting surface when you steam.
Do not use the appliance on an ironing board at a low position where the hose
forms a U-shape, or do not hold the steamer head upside down. Otherwise,
condensation in the hose cannot flow back into the water tank. This may cause
irregular steam, water dripping from the steamer head and/or a croaking sound.
Assembly
Open the pole lock clip to extend the pole. Insert the pole to the base until hearing a ‘click’ sound to indicate the pole is securely locked to its base. The Pole height can be adjusted accordingly. Dock the hanger top to the pole and the steamer head can be docked to its holder.
Accessory – Board (GC524)
The board provides backing support to enhance the steaming performance.
Wear the board cover onto the board. Tighten the board cover by hooking the
side elastic band to the nearest guide provided. Place the board onto the
hanger and fit it to the pole. Note: Do not wash the board cover as it may
damage the foam material
Filling the water tank
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.
Take the water tank out of the base and turn it around to remove the filling
cap. After filling water into the tank, tighten the cap and place the tank
back to its base.
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.
Heating up and steam setting
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 at any setting.
Note: The steam supply hose becomes warm during steaming. This is normal.
Steaming clothes
You can either wear over the garment onto the hanger or directly hang a
garment on a hanger onto the hook provided.
When you are steaming, press the steamer head against the garment, and pull
the sides of the garment with your other hand to stretch it.
Move the steamer head horizontally along the collar.
For shirt pockets, move the steamer head upwards against the fabric.
To steam sleeves, start from the shoulder area and move the steamer head
downwards. Steam while you pull the sleeve diagonally down with the other
hand.
Accessory – Glove
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.
Accessory – Pleat maker
Caution: Do not attach or detach the brush/pleat maker while the steam is on or the steamer head is hot.
Cleaning and maintenance
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.
Unplug the appliance and let it cool down. Remove the De-Calc knob to drain
the water out. Tighten the De-Calc knob back to its place once completed.
Storage
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.
Wind the mains cord around the base and carry the appliance by the pole for
easy transportation.
Disassembly
Remove the steamer head from its docking and pull out the hanger top. Open
the pole lock clip and press the pole down in each segment. Close the pole
lock clip back to its place. Remove the pole from its base.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| 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 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.
SETRIKA UAP VERTICAL
GC518
220-240V, 50-60Hz, 1350-1600W
Negara Pembuat: Cina
Diimpor Oleh: PT Philips Domestic Appliances Indonesia Commercial
Gedung Cibis Nine Lantai 10
Jl. T.B. Simatupang No.2 RT. 001 RW. 005
Kel. Cilandak Timur, Kec. Pasar Minggu
Jakarta Selatan 12560 – Indonesia
Reg. No: IMKG.336.02.2021
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