PHILIPS GC6815/26 PerfectCare Compact Essential Steam Generator Iron User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Philips

Table of Contents

Introduction
Product overview (Fig. 1)
Exclusive technology from Philips
Preparing for use
Using the appliance
Safe rest
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the soleplate
Storage
Troubleshooting
References
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PHILIPS GC6815 26 PerfectCare Compact Essential Steam Generator Iron -
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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.
Read this user manual, the important information leaflet, and the quick start guide carefully before you use the appliance. Save them for future reference.

Product overview (Fig. 1)

PHILIPS GC6815 26 PerfectCare Compact Essential Steam Generator Iron -
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Soleplate
Iron ready’ light
Steam trigger/Steam boost
Water supply hose
Water tank filling door
Carry lock release button (GC6819, GC6820, and GC6830 series only)
Iron platform
On/off button with power on and shut-off light
CALC-CLEAN button with light
Mains cord with plug
Water supply hose and mains cord storage compartment
Smart Calc-Clean container

Exclusive technology from Philips

OptimalTEMP technology
The OptimalTEMP technology enables you to iron all types of ironable fabrics, in any order, without adjusting the iron temperature and without sorting your garments.
It is safe to just rest the hot soleplate directly on the ironing board (Fig. 2) without putting back to the iron platform. This will help reduce the stress on your wrist.
This iron has been approved by The Woolmark Company Pty Ltd for the ironing of wool-only products, provided that the garments are ironed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this iron. R1701. The Woolmark symbol is a certification mark in many countries.

Compact ProVelocity technology
This technology delivers continuous steam that penetrates deeply to remove creases easily. At the same time, it keeps the appliance more compact and lighter than traditional steam generators, for easier storage.

Preparing for use

Type of water to use
This appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. However, if you live in an area with hard water, fast-scale build-up may occur. Therefore, it is recommended to use distilled or demineralized water to 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.

Filling the water tank
Fill the water tank before every use or when the water level in the water tank drops below the minimum level. You can refill the water tank at any time during use.

Open the water tank filling door (Fig. 3).
Fill the water tank up to the MAX indication (Fig. 4).
Close the water tank filling door (‘click’).

Using the appliance

Ironable fabrics

Do not iron non-ironable fabrics.

Fabrics with these symbols (Fig. 5) are ironable, for example, linen, cotton, polyester, silk, wool, viscose, and rayon.
Fabrics with this symbol (Fig. 6) are not ironable. These fabrics include synthetic fabrics such as Spandex or elastane, Spandex-mixed fabrics, and polyolefins (e.g. polypropylene). Prints on garments are not ironable either.

Ironing

Place the appliance on a stable and even surface.
Note: In order to ensure safe ironing we recommend always place the base on a stable ironing board.
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
Remove the mains cord and water supply hose from the storage compartment.
Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the on/off button to switch on the appliance. Wait until the ‘iron ready’ light lights up continuously (Fig. 7). This takes about 2 minutes.
For GC6819, GC6820, and GC6830 series only: press the carry lock release button to unlock the iron from the iron platform (Fig. 8).
Press and hold the steam trigger to start ironing (Fig. 9).

Note: For best ironing results, after ironing with steam, perform the last strokes without steam.
Warning: Never direct steam at people.
Note: When you use the appliance for the first time, it may take 30 seconds for steam to come out of the appliance.
Note: The pump is activated each time you press the steam trigger. It produces a subtle rattling sound, which is normal. When there is no water in the water tank, the pump sound is louder. Fill up the water tank with water when the water level drops below the minimum level.

Steam boost function

Press the steam trigger twice quickly to release a powerful boost of steam for 3 seconds (Fig. 10).
Note: It is recommended to use the steam boost function only for the stubborn creases.

Vertical ironing
Warning: Hot steam is emitted from the iron. Never attempt to remove wrinkles from a garment while someone is wearing it (Fig. 11). Do not apply steam near your or someone else’s hand.
You can use the steam iron in a vertical position to remove wrinkles from hanging fabrics.
Hold the iron in a vertical position, press the steam trigger and touch the garment lightly with the soleplate and move the iron up and down (Fig. 12).

Safe rest

Resting the iron while rearranging your garment
While rearranging your garment, you can rest the iron either on the iron platform or horizontally on the ironing board (Fig. 2). The OptimalTEMP technology ensures the soleplate will not damage the ironing board cover.

Auto shut-off

The appliance enters standby mode if it has not been used for 5 minutes. The light of the on/the off button starts to flash.
To activate the appliance again, press the on/off button or the steam trigger. The appliance starts to heat up again.
The appliance switches off automatically if it has not been used for another 10 minutes after it enters the standby mode. The light in the on/off button goes off.

Warning: Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. Always unplug the appliance after use.

Cleaning and maintenance

Smart Calc-Clean System
Your appliance has been designed with a Smart Calc-Clean system to ensure that descaling and cleaning is done regularly. This helps to maintain a strong steam performance and prevents dirt and stains from coming out of the soleplate over time. To ensure that the cleaning process is performed, the appliance gives regular reminders.
Sound and light Calc-Clean reminder
After 1 to 3 months of use, the Calc-Clean light starts flashing and the appliance starts beeping to indicate that you have to perform the Calc-Clean process (Fig. 13). Besides that, a second defense step to protect the appliance from the scale is integrated: the steam function gets disabled if descaling is not done (Fig. 14). After descaling is done, the steam function will be restored. This takes place regardless of the type of water used.
Note: The Calc-Clean process can be performed at any time, even when the sound and light reminder is not activated yet.

Performing the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean container

Warning: Do not leave the appliance unattended during the Calc-Clean process.
Caution: Always perform the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean container. Do not interrupt the process by lifting the iron up from the Calc-Clean container, as hot water and steam will come out of the soleplate.

Fill up the water tank halfway.
Note: Make sure that the appliance is plugged in and switched ON during the Calc-Clean process.
Place the Calc-Clean container on the ironing board or any other even, stable surface.
Place the iron stably on the Calc-Clean container (Fig. 15).
Press and hold the CALC-CLEAN button for 2 seconds until you hear short beeps (Fig. 16).
Note: The Calc-Clean container has been designed to collect scale particles and hot water during the Calc-Clean process. It is perfectly safe to rest the iron on this container during the entire process.
During the Calc-Clean process, you hear short beeps and a pumping sound (Fig. 17).
Wait approximately 2 minutes for the appliance to complete the process (Fig. 18). When The calc-Clean process is completed, the iron stops beeping and the CALC-CLEAN light stops flashing.
Wipe the iron with a piece of cloth and put it back on the base station (Fig. 19).
Caution: The iron is hot.
As the Calc-Clean container becomes hot during the Calc-Clean process, wait about 5 minutes before you touch it. Then carry the Calc-Clean container to the sink, empty it and store it for future use (Fig. 20).
If necessary, you can repeat steps 1 to 8. Make sure that you empty the Calc-Clean container before you start the Calc-Clean process.
Note: During the Calc-Clean process, clean water may come out of the soleplate if no scale has accumulated inside the iron. This is normal.
For more information on how to carry out the Calc-Clean process, refer to the videos in this link: http://www.philips.com/descaling-iron.

Cleaning the soleplate

To properly maintain your appliance, clean it regularly.

Clean the appliance with a moist cloth.
To easily and effectively remove stains, let the soleplate heat up and move the iron over a moist cloth (Fig. 21).
Tip: Clean the soleplate regularly to ensure smooth gliding.

Storage

Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
Pour the water out of the water tank into the sink (Fig. 22).
Fold the mains cord and water supply hose together. Push them into the storage compartment (Fig. 23).
For GC6819, GC6820, and GC6830 series only: push the carry lock to lock the iron onto the iron platform (Fig. 24). You can carry the appliance by the handle of the iron when it is locked onto the iron platform (Fig. 25).

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions, or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.

Problem	Possible cause	Solution

The iron does not
produce any steam.| There is not enough water in the water tank.| Fill the water tank beyond the MIN indication. Press and hold the steam trigger until steam comes out. It may take up to 30 seconds until steam comes out.
| You did not press the steam trigger.| Press and hold the steam trigger until steam comes out.
| The steam function has been disabled until you have performed the Calc-Clean process.| Perform the Calc-Clean process to restore the steam function. (see chapter ‘ Cleaning and maintenance)
| At the start of your ironing session, the steam trigger has not been pressed long enough.| Press and hold the steam trigger until steam comes out. It may take up to 30 seconds until steam comes out.
The light of the CALC CLEAN button flashes and the appliance beeps.| This is the Calc-Clean reminder.| Perform the Calc-Clean after the CalcClean reminder is given (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance).
No steam comes out of the soleplate, the light of the CALC CLEAN button flashes, and the appliance beeps.| You have not done or have
not completed the Calc-Clean
process.| Perform the Calc-Clean process to enable the steam function again (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance).
The appliance has
switched off.| The auto shut-off function is
activated automatically. The
appliance enters the standby
mode if has not been used for
5 minutes and switches off if it
has not been used for another
10 minutes.| To activate the appliance again, press the on/off button. The appliance starts to heat up again.
The appliance produces a loud pumping sound.| The water tank is empty.| Fill the water tank with water and press the steam trigger until the pumping sound becomes softer and steam comes out of the soleplate.
Water droplets come out of the soleplate.| After the Calc-Clean process
the remaining water may drip out
of the soleplate.| Wipe the soleplate dry with a piece of cloth. If the Calc- Clean light still flashes and the appliance still beeps, perform the Calc- Clean process (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance).
| You have used the steam
boost function too frequently.| Use the steam boost function only for stubborn creases. It is recommended not to use it more than 5 times within 3 minutes.
| The Calc-Clean process has
not been completed.| You have to perform the Calc-Clean process again (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance).
| The steam condenses into water in the hose when you use steam for the first time or have not used it for a long time.| This is normal. Hold the iron away from the garment and press the steam trigger. Wait until steam instead of water comes out of the soleplate.
Dirty water and
impurities come out of
the soleplate.| Impurities or chemicals present in the water have been deposited in the steam vents and/or soleplate.| Perform the Calc-Clean process regularly (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance).
| The steam condenses into water in the hose when you use steam for the first time or have not used it for a long time.| This is normal. Hold the iron away from the garment and press the steam trigger. Wait until steam instead of water comes out of the soleplate.
Water flushes out of the
soleplate.| You have accidentally started the Calc-Clean process (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance).| Switch off the appliance. Then switch it back on again. Let the iron heat up until the ‘iron ready’ light lights up steadily.
The Calc-Clean process
does not start.| You have not pressed the
CALC-CLEAN button for 2
seconds until the appliance started beeping.| See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance.
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.
| There was not enough felt in the ironing board cover.| Put an extra layer of felt material under the ironing board cover.
The ironing board cover
becomes wet, or there
are water droplets on
the floor/garment.| Steam has condensed on the ironing board cover after a long ironing session.| Replace the ironing board cover if the foam or felt 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 have an ironing board
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.