PHILIPS Perfectcare 8000 Series Steam Generator User Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Philips
Table of Contents
PerfectCare
8000 Series
User manual
Please read this instruction carefully before using the appliance.
Please keep this instruction book for future reference.
Important
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!
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Important
Read the user manual carefully before you use the appliance.
Save the document 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 iron or the steam generator in water.
Warning
– Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local
mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
– 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 centre authorized by Philips or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
– Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.
– This appliance can be used by children aged 8 or above and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given instructions in safe use of the appliance or
supervision to establish safe use and if they have been made aware of the
hazards involved.
– Do not allow children to play with the appliance.
– Keep the iron and its mains cord out of the reach of children aged 8 or
under when the appliance is switched on or cooling down.
– Children are only allowed to clean the appliance and perform descale or
Calc-Clean procedure under supervision.
– Do not let the mains cord and steam supply hose come into contact with the
hot soleplate of the iron.
– Before performing descale or calc-clean, unplug the appliance and cool it
down for at least 2 hours to avoid risk of burns.
– Do not open and remove the EASY DE-CALC knob from the steam generator during
use and or when the steam generator is still hot or under pressure.
– If steam or hot water droplets escape from under the EASY DECALC knob when
the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and cool it down for at least
2 hours. Tighten the EASY DE-CALC knob. If steam continues to escape, switch
off the appliance and contact the service center authorized by Philips.
– Do not use any other cap on the steam generator than the EASY DE-CALC knob
that has been supplied with the appliance.
– Keep your fingers or hand away from the soleplate when steam is activated to
avoid burns during ironing.
– Never direct the steam towards persons or animals.
– 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.
– The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, heat-resistant surface.
When you place the iron on its stand, make sure that the surface on which you
place it is stable. Stand is the heel of the iron or the part, which the iron
is placed when at rest.
– Check the mains cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage.
– The plug must only be connected to a socket with the same technical
characteristics as plug.
– Fully unwind the mains cord before you plug it 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.
– When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill
or empty the steam generator and when you leave the iron even for a short
while: put the iron back on the iron platform, switch off the appliance and
remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
– Unplug the appliance and cool it down for at least 2 hours to avoid risk of
burns. Descale or calc clean the steam generator according to the instructions
in chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
– 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.
– This appliance is intended for household use only.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This appliance complies with the 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.
Warranty and support
Versuni offers a two-year warranty after purchase on this product.
This warranty is not valid if a defect is due to incorrect use or poor
maintenance. Our warranty does not affect your rights under law as a consumer.
For more information or for invoking the warranty, please visit our website
www.philips.com/support.
Product overview
Filling water tank
Warning
Using the appliance
Descaling appliance
Descaling
soleplate
Storage
Trouble shooting
If you have any problems, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|
The ironing board cover becomes wet or there are water droplets on the garment
during ironing.| Steam has condensed on the ironing board cover after a long
ironing session.| Replace the ironing board cover if the foam material has
worn out.
You can also add an extra layer of felt material under the ironing board cover
to prevent condensation on the ironing board. You can buy felt in a fabric
shop.
| You have an ironing board cover that is not designed to cope with the high
steam rate of the appliance.| Put an extra layer of felt material under the
ironing board cover to prevent condensation on the ironing board. You can buy
felt in a fabric shop.
Water droplets come out of the soleplate.| The steam that was still present in
the hose has cooled down and condensed into water. This causes water droplets
to come out of the soleplate.| Steam away from the garment for a few seconds.
Steam and/or water come out from under the EASY DE-CALC knob.| The EASY DE-
CALC knob is not tightened properly.| Switch off the appliance and let the
appliance cool down for 2 hours. Unscrew the EASY DE-CALC knob and screw it
back onto the appliance properly. Note: Some water may escape when you remove
the knob.
| The rubber sealing ring of the EASY DECALC knob is worn.| Contact an
authorised Philips service centre for a new EASY DECALC knob.
Dirty water and impurities come out of the soleplate or the soleplate is
dirty.| Impurities or chemicals present in the water have deposited in the
steam vents and/or on the soleplate.| Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
| Too much scale and minerals have accumulated inside the appliance.| Descale
the appliance regularly (see chapter ‘Descaling appliance’).
Problem| Cause| Solution
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The iron leaves a shine or an imprint on the garment.| The surface to be
ironed was uneven, for instance because you were ironing over a seam or a fold
in the garment.| PerfectCare is safe on all garments. The shine or imprint is
not permanent and will come off if you wash the garment. Avoid ironing over
seams or folds or you can place a cotton cloth over the area to be ironed to
avoid imprints at seams and folds.
The appliance does not produce any steam.| There is not enough water in the
water tank (the ‘water tank empty’ light flashes).| Fill the water tank (see
chapter ‘Using your appliance’, section ‘Filling the water tank’).
| The appliance is not hot enough to produce steam.| Wait until the ‘iron
ready’ light on the iron lights up continuously.
| You did not press the steam trigger.| Press the steam trigger and keep it
pressed while you iron.
| The water tank is not placed in the
appliance properly.| Slide the water tank back into the appliance firmly
(‘click’).
| Automatic steam mode or speed mode
is off.| If you prefer to use the automatic steam mode or speed mode, ensure
that the light indicator for the mode is lighted up on top of the handle, and
thereafter move your Philips Steam Generator Iron to have steam.
The appliance has switched off.
The light in the on/off button flashes.| The auto-off function is activated
automatically when the appliance has not been used for more than 10 minutes.|
Press the power on/off button to switch on the appliance again.
The appliance produces a pumping sound and/or a
metallic rattling sound.| This is caused by the water being pumped into the
boiler inside the appliance. This is normal and will be
more frequent for Speed and Auto modes.| If the pumping sound continues
nonstop, switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the wall socket.
Contact an authorised Philips service centre.
PHILIPS and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke
Philips N.V. and are used under license.
This product has been manufactured by and is sold under the responsibility of
Versuni Holding B.V., and Versuni Holding B.V. is the warrantor in relation to
this product.
