PHILIPS GC362 Walita Steam&Go Handheld Garment Steamer User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Philips
Table of Contents
PHILIPS GC362 Walita Steam&Go Handheld Garment Steamer
- Steamer head
- Steam ready light
- Water tank
- Power button
- Power cord
- Brush
- Heat-resistant bag
- Glove
- Steam trigger button
Do not use your bare hand as a supporting surface when you steam Pull the
sides of the garment to stretch it.
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.
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Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the tap.
Warning -
Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
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The plug must be plugged to a power outlet of the same technical characteristics of the plug only.
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Do not use the appliance if the plug, mains cord or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks.
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If the mains cord 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.
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The appliance must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains.
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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 ina safe way and understand the hazards involved. -
Children shall not play with the appliance.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
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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.
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Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot steamer head.
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The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat resistant surface.
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Steam may damage or cause discolouration of certain wall, door finishes or furniture.a
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Care should be taken when using the appliance due to the emission of steam.
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Your appliance gives off steam which can cause burns. Handle your steamer carefully. Never direct the steam towards persons or animals.
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Do not use your bare hand as a supporting surface when you steam. Pull the sides of the garment to stretch it
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Surfaces are liable to get hot during use (for steamer with hot symbol marked on the appliance).
Caution -
This appliance is intended for household use only.
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Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
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Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage.
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Fully unwind the mains cord before you plug it in the wall socket.
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Do not use the appliance when the water tank is empty.
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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.
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Unplug the appliance during filling and cleaning.
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When you have finished steaming, clean the appliance, fill or empty the water tank, perform cleaning and rinsing, attach or detach the brush attachment, or leave the appliance even for a short while, switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
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Make sure that the steamer has been unplugged for at least 1 hour and has completely cooled down, before you use De-Calc function (if the function is available).
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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)
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.
Guarantee and support
if you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/welcome or read the separate
worldwide guarantee leaflet.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.
For garments with buttons such as shirts, jackets and pants, close the first
button to help straighten the fabric.For shirt pockets, move the steamer head
upwards while pressing against 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 garment with collar, move the
steamer horizontally along the collar.
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 in addition.
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.
Garment may be placed on a horizontal surface (e.g. ironing board, sofa,
mattress) to make crisp pleats on sleeves and pants and better remove creases
on difficult areas such as shirt collar or cuffs.
For more tips on how to steam different types of garments, please visit www.
philips.com/garmentsteamers. Your appliance has
been designed to be used with tap wate Warning: Do not add perfume, water from
tumble dryer, vinegar, magnetically treated water (e.g., Aqua+), starch,
descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals
as they may cause water spitting, brown staining or damage to your
appliance.
The ‘steam ready’ lights up when the steamer is plugged in and powered on to
indicate that the steamer is heating up. The steamer is ready to be used
approximately after 45 seconds when the light goes off.When steam is ready,
direct the steam away for a few seconds before you begin your session, as the
initial steam may contain water droplets.Always keep the steam trigger pressed
during steaming.The steaming process can create small wet spots in the
garment. The garment may also be slightly damp due to the steam.After your
session, leave your garment out to dry before you keep or wear
it.
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.
The brush attachment improves steam penetration to achieve faster and better
steaming result on thick and heavy garment such as coat and jacket. Brush is
to be used together with steam by pressing the steam trigger and slowly moving
the bristles along the garment.
Note: Always unplug the steamer before you attach or detach the brush
attachment. Be careful, the steamer head may still be
hot.
Always empty the water tank after use, to prevent scale build-up. Rinse the
water tank to remove any deposits.Wipe any deposits off the steamer head with
a damp cloth and a 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.
| Problem | Possible cause | Solution | |
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| EN | The steamer does not heat up. | The steamer 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 steamer is switched on.
| The steamer does not produce any steam.| The steamer 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 steamer is switched on.
| | The steamer has not heated up sufficiently.| Let the steamer heat up for
45 seconds (steam-ready lights up). The steamer is ready to be used when the
light goes off.
| | 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 steamer and
refill the water tank.
| | The water tank is not in place.| Insert the water tank properly.
| Water droplets drip from the steamer head.| The steamer has not heated up
sufficiently.| Let the steamer heat up for 45 seconds (steam-ready lights up).
The steamer is ready to be used when the light goes off.
Problem| Possible cause| Solution
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The steamer produces a pumping sound/ the handle vibrates.| Water is pumped to
the steamer head to be converted into steam.| This is normal.
| Water inside the tank has all been used up.| Refill the water tank.
Water leaks from the water tank.| Water tank filling door is not closed
properly| Ensure that filling door is closed properly.
Steam leaves stains on the garment or impurities come out of the steamer head|
Apart from tap water, you have filled other liquids / additives or descaling
agents into the water tank.| Use only tap, demineralized or filtered water
when filling up the water tank.