PHILIPS GC514 EasyTouch Plus Garment Steamer User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Philips

Table of Contents

Introduction
Important
Recycling
Guarantee and support
References
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GC514, GC518
GC524, GC527

User manual

Steamer head
Steam supply hose
Steam dial
Base
De-calc knob
Water tank
Pole
Pole lock clip
Pants clip
(GC518, GC524, GC527)
Hanger
Hanger hook
Steamer head holder
Pleat maker and brush
(GC518, GC524, GC527)
Glove
Board (GC524, GC527)
Board cover (GC524, GC527)

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.

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 into 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 main 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 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 main 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 curtain 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 (Fig.1)
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.
Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
Check the mains cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage
Fully unwind the main cord before you plug it into 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 a table or chair but rather keep the steamer base on the floor during usage duration. If the house forms a U-shape, the 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 (if the brush is available for this model), 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 the 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

This symbol (Fig. 2) means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU).
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 in 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
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 Hosein 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 aU-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’s 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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