Philips Insta Press GC9500 Manuale utente
Insta Press
GC9500
GC9500
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FRANCAIS
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ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ
24
TIPS FOR EASY PRESSING
36
CONSEILS POUR REPASSAGE FACILE
ΧΡΗΣΙΜΕΣ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΕΣ ΓΙΑ ΕΥΚΟΛΟ
ΣΙΔΕΡΩΜΑ
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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H
D
C
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B
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Control panel
B
Electrical connecting socket
C
Spray control
D
Water tank (with lling cap & lter)
E
Top-heating press
F
Ironing board (retractable)
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Sleeve board
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Handle
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Temperature setting
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Pressure setting
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Lock button
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Pressing control
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Temperature lights
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Emergency unlocking device (to be used by Philips
Service Centre only)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions carefully before using your Insta
Press
The press is intended for household use only.
In order to avoid any risk of electric shock, burns
or injuries, the following rules must be observed
carefully:
Ensure that voltage is the same as stated on the
manufacturer’s plate on the appliance.
To reduce the likelihood of circuit overload, do not
operate another high wattage appliance on the same
circuit.
Do not immerse the appliance in water or other
liquid.
Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands
or feet.
Do not leave the appliance exposed to the weather
(rain, sun, etc.).
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the
appliance itself is damaged. Do not disassemble
or attempt to repair the appliance, as incorrect
reassembling or repair could cause of risk of re,
electric shock, or injury. Repair must be carried out
by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or
similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
When you ll with water, replace accessories or
have nished ironing and even when you leave the
appliance for a short while, unplug the appliance.
Never yank cord to avoid contact with any hot
surface. Let appliance cool completely before putting
away.
Burns could occur from touching hot metal parts.
Do not touch metal ironing surface when appliance
is “ON”, or during prolonged cool-down period after
use.
If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 10-
Ampere rated cord should be used. Cord rated for
less amperage may overheat. Care should taken to
arrange the cord so that the cord cannot be pulled or
tripped over.
Close supervision is necessary for any appliance
being used by or near children. Do not leave
appliance unattended while connected.
Always place the appliance on a stable, level and
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horizontal surface. Do not put the appliance on the
soft part of an ironing board.
Never place damp cloths or clothes on the
appliance to dry.
When the appliance is in use, never touch the hot
surfaces.
Do not clean the inside of the appliance with
ammable substances.
Do not place it on damp or wet surfaces.
Do not leave the packaging within the reach of
children - it could be a source of danger.
Use the appliance only for its intended purpose.
Any other use is improper and thus dangerous.
PHILIPS will not be liable for any damages caused
by its improper, wrongful or unreasonable use.
Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance
operations, switch off the appliance and cut off the
power supply by removing the plug from the mains
socket.
In the case of failure and/or incorrect functioning
of the appliance, switch it off at once and do not
tamper with it. For any repairs, contact a Technical
Assistance Center authorized by PHILIPS to
ensure use of genuine manufacturer’s spare parts.
Any failure to comply with these requirements may
render the appliance dangerous and will invalidate
the guarantee.
If it is decided to scrap the appliance because it
is no longer working, after removing the plug from
the socket, it is recommended to cut off the plug
thus rendering the machine unusable. You are also
advised to make safe any parts of the appliance
that could represent a hazard, in particular to
children who could use it as a toy.
The press must be immediately unplugged from
the mains socket after use, when left unattended,
during maintenance or when replacing parts or
accessories.
Never pull on the power cord to remove the plug
from the socket or the mains, hold onto the plug for
pulling.
In case of abrupt cut off in power supply, the press
will remain closed. Unplug the appliance from the
socket, reinstate the power, and plug in the cord to
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enable unlock.
KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS!
SAFETY
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is
connected to the mains.
PREPARING FOR USE
Place the appliance on a table or on a stable & level
surface.
Locking device
To unlock:
1
Plug the connecting cable into the mains and the
socket of the press.
2
The lock button ( ) will light up.
3
Press the lock button ( ) once; the press
will be unlocked and the top-heating panel opens up.
►Note: The press will be locked again if the lock
button is pressed twice.To unlock the press, unplug
from the mains once and plug in again.Press the
lock button once to unlock.
To lock;
1
When the appliance has cooled down sufciently;
Plug the connecting cable into the mains, close the
top-heating press, and press the lock button ( )
once to lock it.
►Note: The locking device is only possible when the
press is cooled down sufciently (to below 50°c).
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Filling water
1
Slide out the water tank from the casing.
2
Open the lling cap and ll with tap water.
3
Close the lling cap and push the water tank back
to the original position.
Do not ll the tank without the lter in place.
Do not forget to put back the lling cap properly after
relling.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling
agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water
tank.
Setting the spray
1
By adjusting the spray control, the amount of spray
is regulated according to the fabric type.
- Dry; synthetic fabrics, silk.
- Moist; cotton, linen, cotton blends, wool.
2
To get the required amount of spray for easy
removal of creases, adjust the spray control towards
the ‘MAX’ position. Full amount of spray can be
obtained with spray control adjusted to the far-end of
the ‘MAX’ position.
3
For dry ironing, spray can be turned off completely
by adjusting the spray control to the far end of the
‘OFF’ position.
4
Spray can be adjusted anytime during ironing.
►Note: When the appliance is new or after extended
period of storage, the spray needs to be primed for
rst use. Priming is to ll up the internal tubing with
water before the spray can start to function properly.
To do this:
1
Fill the water tank.
2
Adjust the spray control to ‘OFF’ position.
MAX OFF
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3
Move the top-heating press in quick succession for
15-20 times.
4
Adjust the spray control to ‘MAX’ position.
5
Move the top-heating press in quick succession for
a few times, spray will commence.
Setting the temperature and pressure
1
Unlock the top-heating press (see “Locking device”
section).
2
When the top-heating panel is unlocked, then
the temperature can be adjusted by pressing the
temperature setting ( ) accordingly.
3
When the required temperature is selected, the
temperature light will light up.
- Synthetic fabrics
- Silk
- Wool
- Cotton, Linen
4
As soon as the temperature is ready, the
temperature setting ( ) light goes off.
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Select the required pressure by pressing the
pressure setting .
-
1 lamp lights up; 50% pressure (23-25kg)
- 2 lamps light up; 100% pressure (45-50kg)
►Note: Use lighter pressure for delicate fabrics and
higher pressure for tough creases or thick fabrics.
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The appliance is ready for use when the required
temperature is reached, within about 5 minutes.
Adjusting the ironing board
1
The ironing boards are inter-changeable anytime
during ironing.
2
Adjust the ironing board accordingly:
- The large ironing board provides fast ironing on
normal and bulky garments or several small items
put together.
- The sleeve (smaller) ironing board allows ironing on
difcult parts or smaller pieces of garment.
USING THE APPLIANCE
Pressing process
1
Set the required temperature and adjust the
amount of spray accordingly.
2
Layout the garment on the ironing board, smooth
out the garment to avoid unwanted creases in
pressing (see ironing tips).
3
Apply spray according to the type of fabric (see
setting the spray’ or ‘ironing tips’).
4
Spray is dispensed when the top-heating press
is closed in quick action. Repeat this a few times if
more moisture is needed on the garment.
Take care not to over moisten the fabric to avoid big
water droplets.
5
Close the top-heating press fully and activate the
pressing control, by pressing onto the right or left
side of the pressing control.
6
Press & hold the pressing control for a few
seconds, automatic pressing will be applied.
7
Release the pressing control and the press will
open up. If the garment is still moist, repeat the
pressing process.
8
Lift up the top-heating press and rearrange the
garment to continue ironing.
9
Repeat this until the entire garment is pressed to
satisfaction.
Press here
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If the pressing control is held for more than 7
seconds, there is a warning signal to prevent
overheating of garment (see ‘Safety Feature’
section).
Do not touch the hot heating press (metallic plate).
Keep the hand away from the hot plate during
arrangement of garment.
SAFETY FEATURES
1
The duration of each pressing cycle should not be
more than 10 seconds.
2
When the top-heating press is closed and the
pressing control pressed, the caution buzzer signal
will signal after 7 seconds.
3
The heating and pressing control will switch off
automatically after 10 seconds.
4
The heating will be switched off automatically when
the press is not used for 15 minutes.
►Note: Keep both hands on the press handle when
closing the top-heating press, to prevent the hand
from accidental clamping and scorching.
►Note: The plastic housing of the appliance keeps
the temperature low for comfort in usage, and to
save energy consumption.
►Note: In case of abrupt cut off in power supply, the
press will remain closed. Unplug the appliance from
the socket and send it to the local Philips dealer or
Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances
and Personal Care BV.
Ironing tips
1
When pressing monograms or embroideries, place
them face down onto the ironing board; this is to
avoid direct contact with the top-heating press.
2
For woolens, knitwear, jersey, starched & added
nished fabrics, place a piece of pressing cloth on
top of fabric before pressing. Lightly moisten the
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