PHILIPS GC800 Clothes Steamer User Manual
- October 27, 2023
- Philips
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PHILIPS GC800 Clothes Steamer User Manual
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Safety Instructions
Do not use your bare hand as a supporting surface when you steam. Pull the
sides of the garment to stretch it.
Instructions
Once the power button is activated, the ‘steam-ready’ light flashes at MAX
mode which indicates the appliance is heating up. The appliance is ready for
use after 60 seconds when the light turns steady.
ECO mode (reduced amount of steam), is provided to save water and energy
without compromising on ironing results. You can toggle to MAX setting for
more steam power at any point of time.
Press and hold the steam trigger to start steaming. Release the steam trigger
for steam stop.
Note: When appliance is ready, release the initial steam for a few
seconds before you start as it may contain water droplets.
Type of water to use
The appliance is suitable to be used with tap water. However, if you live in
an area with hard water, we recommend that you mix an equal amount of tap
water with distilled or demineralized water.This will prevent fast scale build
up and 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.
Note: Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
This appliance comes with Optimal TEMP technology steam plate. It enables you
to steam all types of ironable fabrics, in any order and without sorting your
garments.
Warning: Do not steam on non-ironable fabrics.
You can dewrinkle garments more easily if you spread the laundry properly after you have washed it. Hang the garments on hangers to dry them with fewer wrinkles
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.
Keep the steamer head a slight distance away from dresses with frills,
ruffles, ruching or sequins.
Use only the steam to loosen the fabric. You can also steam from the inside.
For garments with buttons such as shirts, jackets and pants, close the first
button to help straighten 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.
For shirt pockets, move the steamer head upwards while pressing against the
fabric.
Note: The appliance can be used for creating a natural look and for quick
touch-ups. For garments with tough wrinkles and for a more formal look, it is
recommended to use an iron instead.
The appliance comes with horizontal steaming function. It allows you to better
remove creases on difficult areas such as collar/cuffs and make crisp pleats
on sleeves/pants.
To protect your horizontal surface, do place a protective layer (eg: bedsheet,
towel) before steaming your garment. This is to prevent direct contact of
steam plate onto the horizontal surface.
Warning: Do not steam on non-heat resistant surface.
For more tips on how to steam different types of garments, please visit www.philips.com/garmentsteamers
The brush improves steam penetration to achieve faster and better steaming
result on thick and heavy garment such as coat and jacket.
Align the brush towards the top of the steam plate.
Hold onto the gripping area of the brush to attach or detach it, one side at a
time.
Brush is to be used together with steam by pressing the steam trigger and
slowly moving the bristles along the garments.
Note: Always unplug the appliance before you attach or detach the brush.
Be careful, the steamer head may still be hot.
The StyleMat provides support that enhance steaming performance.
Press the steamer head against the garment with the StyleMat behind it as a
support.
For vertical steaming, the StyleMat can be used with a clothes hanger by
using the loop at the top of the mat.
For horizontal steaming, the StyleMat serves as a protective layer. This
can be placed on any horizontal surface.
Note: Do not wash the StyleMat as it may damage the foam material.
To prolong the life time of your appliance and to maintain good steaming
performance, use Decalc (quick calc release) function once every 1 month.
If water in your area is very hard, or you see scales coming out from the
steamer head during steaming, use this function more frequently.
Note: Make sure that the appliance has been unplugged for at least 1 hour
and has completely cooled down, before you use Decalc function.
To use Decalc function, place the appliance down with Decalc function facing
up. Once Decalc door and inlet stopper are opened, invert the appliance to
shake off any scales and water deposited inside the chamber.
If the Decalc hole is blocked by scales, you may use a tool to loosen the
scales.
Warning: Do not pour water, vinegar, descaling agents or other chemicals
into the opening of the Decalc function.
When performing descaling, you may notice a small hole (as indicated in the
warning picture).
Warning: Do not cover over or insert anything in it.
Cleaning
Note: Before cleaning, do wait for the appliance to cool down for about 60
minutes.
Clean the appliance and wipe any deposits off the steamer head with a damp
cloth and non-abrasive liquid cleaning agent.
Warning: Do not use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive
liquids such as alcohol, petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
Always empty the water tank after usage to prevent calc build-up and maintain
good steam performance.
Problem
| Possible cause|
Solution
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The appliance does not heat up.| The appliance is not plugged in properly or
not switched on.| Check if the mains plug is inserted properly and its wall
socket is working. Check if the appliance is switched on.
The appliance does not produce any steam.| The appliance is not plugged in
properly or not switched on.| Check if the mains plug is inserted properly and
its wall socket is working. Check if the appliance is switched on.
| The appliance has not heated up sufficiently.| Let the appliance heat up
for 60 seconds (‘steam-ready’ light flashes). When the appliance is ready for
use, the light turns steady.
| You have not pressed the steam trigger fully.| Press the steam trigger
fully for a few seconds.
| The water level in the water tank is too low.| Unplug the appliance and
refill the water tank.
Water droplets drip from the appliance steamer head.| Scales/calc are formed
inside the appliance.| Perform Decalc function.
The steamer head is placed horizontally for a long time.| Place the appliance
in an upright position on a flat surface after each usage.
The appliance produces a pumping sound/ the handle vibrates.| Water is pumped
to the steamer head to be converted into steam.| This is normal.
| The water level in the water tank is too low.| Unplug the appliance and
refill the water tank.
Steam and water leak around Decalc door, steam trigger and gripping area.|
Decalc inlet stopper is not inserted properly.| Open the Decalc door and push
in the Decalc inlet stopper. Close the Decalc door.
If this persists, please stop using the appliance. Contact an authorized
Philips service centre.
| Water tank filling door is not closed properly| Press down the filling
door.
Steam gets weaker over time| Scales/calc are formed inside the appliance.|
Perform Decalc function.
Steam leaves stains on the garment or impurities come out of the steamer head|
Scales/calc are formed inside the appliance.| Perform Decalc function.
| Apart from tap water, you have filled other liquids / additives or
descaling agents into the water tank.| Appliance is designed to be used with
tap water. In area with hard water, it is recommended to use distilled or
demineralization water (50% demineralization/ distilled water mixed with water
could be used as well).
The Decalc hole is blocked by scales.| The water you use is very hard and/or
you have not performed Decalc function frequently. A large amount of scales
are formed inside the appliance.| Use a tool to loosen the scales. Perform
Decalc function once a month or more frequently (refer to section).
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