PHILIPS GC487 Easy Touch Stand Steamer User Manual

PHILIPS GC487 Easy Touch Stand Steamer

WHAT IN THE BOX

1. Steamer head
2. Steam supply hose
3. Steamer head holder
4. Hanger
5. Pole lock clip
6. Pole
7. Steam dial
8. Base
9. De-calc knob
10. Water tank
11. Mat
12. Glove

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 leaks.
• 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 the certain wall, 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 steamer with hot symbol marked on the appliance).
• 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.

WARNING

SETTINGS

HANGING

FILLING

SPEED

HOW CAN I USE IT?

PRECAUTION

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.

POWER

CLEANING

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.
• We will recommend you to store the set in an up-right position, with the steamer head docking at the top. Do avoid any bending of the hose.

CLEANING

Note

• Use a soft bristle bendable brush to clean the inner of the water tank (the brush is not included).
• 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.

ASSEMBLING

TROUBLESHOOTING

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 de-calc 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 de-calc 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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