PHILIPS GC3109/02
Owner's Manual

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Pour tap water from the filling jug into the water tank up to the maximum level. Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication. If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal portion of distilled water, or to use distilled water only. Do not use vinegar, starch or chemically descaled water. 6 Press to close the filling cap (click!).

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Setting the temperature
1 Put the iron on its heel. Set the temperature control to the required ironing temperature by turning it to the position of the temperature indicator. Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature. 1 Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester) 1 Silk 2 Wool 3 Cotton, linen When you do not know what kind of fabric(s) the article is made of, try to iron on a spot which will be invisible when you wear it. Silk, woolen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny spots.To prevent stains, avoid using the spray function. Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those made of synthetic fibers. Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket. When the amber temperature pilot light has first gone out, wait for a while before start ironing. The amber pilot light will come on from time to time during ironing.

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For Auto-shut-off versions (type GC3135 only)
If the Auto-shut-off is activated (red pilot light blinks), move the iron slightly to deactivate it (blinking stops).

Steam-ironing
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank. 1 Set the temperature control to the recommended position. See section 'Setting the temperature'.