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1. Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome GC5000 series PHILIPS GC5000 series ENGLISH 6 19 CESTINA 34 EESTI 47 HRVATSKI 60 MAGYAR 74 88 LIETUVISKAI 102 LATVIESU 115 POLSKI 128 ROMANA 143 157 SLOVENSKY 172 SLOVENSCINA 186 SRPSKI 199 213 6 ENGLISH Table of contents Important 6 Introduction 10 Product overview 10 Before first use 11 Using the appliance 11 Checking the water hardness 11 Filling the water tank 12 Heating up 12 Temperature and steam setting 13 lroning 13 Putting down the iron during ironing 14 ECO mode specific types only 15 lroning tips 15 Safety Auto off 15 Cleaning and maintenance 15 Storage 16 Troubleshooting 16 Overview of models 18 Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference Danger Never immerse the appliance water Warning Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance Check to make sure the wall socket has the correct rating ENGLISH 7 16A before you connect the appliance Do not use the appliance if the plug the mains cord or the appliance itself shows visible damage or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks If the mains cord is damaged you must have it replaced by Philips a serv2. d this activated the Auto Steam Sensor in the iron Solution he iron is safe to use on all garments The shine or imprint is not permanent and disappears when you wash the garment Avoid ironing over seams or folds You can also place a cotton cloth over the area to be ironed to avoid imprints f the pumping sound continues nonstop unplug the iron and contact the Consumer Care Centre Fill the water tank see chapter Using he appliance section Filling the water ank Place the iron on its heel when you are not ironing to prevent this problem Overview of models Feature Optimal Temp technology Y Compact powerful steam generation technology Blue Smart light Constant steam output Auto Steam Sensor Soleplate ECO button Steam Boost Constant vertical steam Soft grip handle Water tank capacity ml Anti drip system Safety Auto off mode 360 swivel cord Cord length m GC5060 GC5057 Y Y Y Y 65g min 65g min Y Y SteamGlide SteamGlide Z E Y Y Y Y Y Y 320 320 Y Y Y Y Y 2 5 25 GC5055 GC5050 Y Y Y Y Y Y 658 min 50g min Y Y SteamGlide anodilium A Y Y Y Y 320 320 Y Y Y Y Y 25 2 5
3. he Woolmark trademark is a certification trademark re Hong Kong Product images on schematic drawings and or pictures on package and user manual are generic and may be different from your purchased product Product overview Fig 4 ONAN ECO button specific types only Steam trigger for vertical steaming and Steam Boost Cap of filling opening Water tank with water level indication Smart light Soleplate Type plate Mains cord with plug ENGLISH 11 Before first use This appliance is intended for ironing and refreshing fabrics only Remove all packaging material and stickers Remove the protective cover from the soleplate before you use the appliance Remove the hangtag from the iron Using the appliance Checking the water hardness Your appliance has been designed to be used with tap water If you live in an area with very hard water fast scale build up will occur It is therefore recommended to check the water hardness first with the test strips provided Dip the test strip in tap water for 1 second Shake the strip for 60 seconds Check how many squares on the test strip have changed colour and compare with the details in the water hardness table below 00000 12 ENGLISH Squares with colour change one One WO Three Four Water hardness table Water hardness Advice Very sof
4. ice centre authorised 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 8 ENGLISH 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 appliance and its mains cord out of the reach of children aged 8 or under when the appliance 15 switched on or cooling down Children are not allowed to clean the appliance without supervision Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of the tron Caution Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket Always place and use the appliance on a stable level and horizontal surface If you prefer to place the iron on its heel make sure that you place it on a stable surface ENGLISH 9 Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage Fully unwind the mains cord before you plug it in the wall socket The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns If touched When you have finished ironing when you clean the appliance when you leave the even for a short while and also during water filling put the i
5. logy enables you to iron all types of ironable fabrics in any order without adjusting the iron temperature or steam setting Fabrics with these symbols are ironable for example linen cotton polyester silk wool viscose rayon Fabrics with this symbol are not ironable These fabrics include synthetic fabrics such as Spandex or elastane Spandex mixed fabrics and polyolefins e g polypropylene but also prints on garments Ironing Unfold your ironing board and set it to the appropriate height Place the garment you want to steam iron on the ironing board Note With the OptimalTemp technology every single garment can be ironed effectively and safely even delicate fabrics like silk 14 ENGLISH You can start ironing when the Smart light stops flashing and lights up continuously Thanks to the Auto Steam Sensor technology the iron starts steaming automatically when it is moved Steam Boost function specific types only Press the steam trigger twice The iron delivers one single shot of high steam output to remove stubborn wrinkles During delivery of the Steam Boost the Smart light flashes quickly Vertical steam ironing Hold the iron in vertical position Then press and hold the steam trigger to steam the garment vertically Tip Pull the garment with one hand to stretch it for more effective wrinkle removal Hot steam is emitted from the iron Never attempt to remove wrinkles from a garment
6. mains cord the plug and the wall socket Fill the water tank see chapter Using the appliance section Filling the water tank Wait until the Smart light has stopped flashing and lights up continuously This iron is equipped with a motion sensor and starts producing steam as soon as it is moved Plug in the iron to switch it on Press the steam trigger to start steaming If you want to avoid this place the iron on its heel Continue ironing in horizontal position and wait a while before you use the Steam Boost function again Wait until the Smart light has stopped flashing and lights up continuously Press the cap until you hear a click Rinse the water tank and do not put any perfume or any chemical in the water ank To reactivate the iron press the steam rigger The iron starts heating up again Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth 18 ENGLISH Problem The iron leaves a shine or an imprint on the garment The iron produces a pumping sound The iron produces a loud pumping noise The iron steams continuously when placed horizontally on the ironing board for 20 30 seconds Possible cause The surface to be ironed was uneven for instance because you ironed over a seam or a fold in the garment Water is being pumped into the steam chamber This is normal There is no water in the water tank The ironing board did not provide a good flat support an
7. over and repeat Fold down the collar and press the edge for a more crisp finish Buttons Iron on the reverse side faster ironing Safety Auto off of the buttons for more effective and To save energy the appliance switches off automatically when it has not been moved for 3 minutes in horizontal position or 8 minutes when left standing on its heel The Smart light starts flashing slowly again To reactivate the iron press the steam trigger The iron starts heating Note The steam iron is not switched off completely when it is in Safety Auto off mode Unplug the iron to switch it off Cleaning and maintenance Clean the appliance with a mo ist cloth after every use To easily and effectively remove stains let the appliance heat up and move the soleplate over a moi Tip Clean the soleplate regularly to e st cloth nsure smooth gliding 16 ENGLISH Storage Remove the plug from the wall socket Empty the water tank and let the iron cool down in safe place Wind the mains cord round the heel of the appliance and fix it with the cord clip Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place Troubleshooting This chapter summarises 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 Centre in your countr
8. ric Historically this was done with a very hot soleplate was added to enhance heat transfer thus making ironing much faster an innovative ional irons e fabrics he risk of hings of the O Then steam Our research confirmed that the best way to remove wr soleplate temperature The soleplate temperature needs emperature have led to water leakage We developed a unique steam inkles effectively is a perfect combination of intense steam and optimal soleplate emperature The key to effective wrinkle removal is the steam not the o be just above he steam temperature to remove any moisture This is the optimal n the past a high amount of steam at this optimal temperature would chamber that generates a consistent output of moisture rich steam that penetrates deep into the fabric for fast ironing with no risk of water leakage lroning is now truly simple no temperature adjustment no scorching no waiting for heating up and cooling down Ironing takes less time no matter who does the ironing With this Optimal Temp technology every single garment can be ironed effectively and safely 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 R1201 In the United Kingdom Ei and India t
9. ron in horizontal position or on its heel on a stable surface and remove the mains plug from the wall socket Do not put perfume vinegar starch descaling agents ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank This appliance ts intended for indoor household use only 10 ENGLISH Electromagnetic fields EMF This Philips app lance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields EMF If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual the app Disposal lance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life but hand it in at an official collection po By doing this you help to preserve the environment int for recycling To make recycling possible the plastic parts used for this appliance have been coded The cardboard packaging is made of 90 recycled material and 15 fully recyclable Introduction Thank you for buying this Philips appliance amala The new Philips PerfectCare Xpress steam iron offers you way to iron your garments We all know the fuss with trad choosing the right temperature for your tough and delica waiting for the iron to warm up and cool down to avoid damaging clothes with a too hot iron Those hassles are t past with the new Philips PerfectCare Xpress steam iron n principle wrinkle removal is done by transferring heat fab
10. t water Use tap water Soft water Use tap water Medium hard water Use mixture of 50 tap water and 50 distilled water Hard water Use mixture of 50 tap water and 50 distilled water or filtered water from lronCare water descale filter Very hard water Use mixture of 30 tap water and 70 distilled water 5 or filtered water from lronCare water descale filter For your convenience we recommend that you use filtered water from IronCare water descale filter Note Please visit www philips com IronCare for more information on the IronCare water descale filter You can buy an IronCare water descale filter in the online webshop at www shop philips com service You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre Filling the water tank Caution Do not put perfume vinegar starch descaling agents ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank as your appliance is not designed to work with these chemicals Fill the water tank up to the MAX indication with the filling cup supplied if your tap water is soft Note If you use the IronCare water descale filter you can fill the water tank with filtered water straight from this filter Heating up Put the plug in an earthed wall socket ENGLISH 13 The Smart light starts flashing blue to indicate that the iron is heating up When the iron is ready for use the Smart light lights up blue continuously Temperature and steam setting The OptimalTemp techno
11. while someone is wearing it Do not apply steam near your or someone else s body to prevent burns Note Water is regularly pumped into the steam chamber which causes the iron to produce a pumping sound This is normal Putting down the iron during ironing Place the iron on its heel on the ironing board ENGLISH 15 ECO mode specific types only During ironing you can use the ECO mode to save energy but still have y sufficient steam to iron all your garments Note For the best results we advise you to use the OptimalTemp mode Press the ECO button when the appliance is switched on The Smart light starts flashing green When the iron has reached the ECO mode and is ready for use the Smart light stops flashing and lights up green continuously To go back to the OptimalTemp mode press the ECO button again Ironing tips Minimising wrinkles while dry Start wrinkle removal early in the d laundry properly after washing and ing rying process by spreading out your by putting garments on hangers to make them dry naturally with fewer wrinkles Best practice shirt ironing Start with the time consuming parts like collar cuff links and sleeves Next iron the bigger parts like front and back to prevent wrinkling the bigger parts when you are busy ironing the time consuming parts Collar When you iron a collar start on its underside and work from the outside the pointy end inwards Turn
12. y Problem The iron is plugged in but the soleplate is cold The iron does not produce any steam The iron does not produce any steam when moved The iron continues to steam when it is not moved The iron does not produce Steam Boost Water droplets drip onto the fabric during ironing The Smart light flashes slowly Dirty water and impurities come out of the soleplate or the soleplate is dirty Possible cause There is a connection problem There is not enough water in the water tank The iron is not hot enough to produce steam ou did not move the iron The iron is not plugged in Although the Auto Steam Sensor technology covers a large number of ironing movements there may still be some movements that do not activate the sensor Because of the Auto Steam Sensor Technology steam may continue to be produced for 1 4 seconds to ensure good wrinkle removal at the end of the ironing stroke This is normal ou have used the Steam Boost function too often within a very short period The iron is not hot enough ou have not closed the cap of the filling opening properly You have put a chemical in the water tank The Safety Auto off mode is active The iron has been switched to standby mode see chapter Safety Auto off Impurities or chemicals present in the water have deposited in the steam vents or on the soleplate ENGLISH 17 Solution Check the
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