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General description
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A Spray nozzle (GC1121/1120/1115/1015)
B Filling opening
C Spray button T (GC1121/1120/1115/1015)
D Steam control
- O = no steam
- q = moderate steam
- w = maximum steam
- x = Calc-Clean function
E Extra-steam function (press steam control) (GC1121/1120)
F Temperature dial
G Temperature light
H Cord
I Type plate
J Water tank
Important
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Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and
save them for future reference.
◗ Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
◗ Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
◗ Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself
shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or is
leaking.
◗ Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
◗ If the mains cord is damaged, always have it replaced by one of the
original type in order to avoid a hazard.
◗ Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the
mains.
◗ Never immerse the iron and the stand, if provided, in water.
◗ Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
◗ The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause
burns if touched.
◗ Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when
it is hot.
◗ When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when
you fill or empty the water tank and also when you leave the iron
even for a short while: set the steam control to position O, put the
iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
◗ Always place and use the iron and the stand, if provided, on a stable,
level and horizontal surface.
◗ Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or
other chemicals in the water tank.
◗ This appliance is intended for household use only.
Before first use
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1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.
2 Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature and pass the iron
over a piece of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any
residues from the soleplate.
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The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This
will cease after a short while.
Preparing for use
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Filling the water tank
Never immerse the iron in water.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam) (fig. 1).
3 Tilt the iron backwards.
4 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level (fig. 2).
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
◗ If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it
with an equal amount of distilled water or to use distilled water
only.
Setting the temperature
1 Put the iron on its heel.
2 Set the required ironing temperature by turning the temperature dial
to the appropriate position (fig. 3).
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
1 Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
1 Silk
2 Wool
3 Cotton, linen
If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabic an article is made of, deter-
mine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will not be visible
when you wear or use the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials; iron the reverse side of the fabric to
prevent shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such
as those made of synthetic fibers.
3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
4 When the temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you
start ironing (fig. 4).
The temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.
Using the appliance
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Steam ironing
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter
'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').
3 After the temperature light has gone out, set the steam control to
the appropriate steam position. Make sure that the steam setting
you select is suitable for the ironing temperature selected: (fig. 5).
q for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to 3)
w for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)
The iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been
reached.
Ironing without steam
1 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter
'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').
Features
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Spray function (GC1121/1120/1115/1015 only)
You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any temper-
ature.
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2 Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be
ironed (fig. 6).
Extra steam (GC1121/1120 only)
This function provides extra steam to remove very stubborn creases.
◗ The extra-steam function only works at temperature settings
between 3 and MAX.
1 Set the steam control to position w (= maximum steam) (fig. 7).
2 Press and hold the steam control for a maximum of 5 seconds
(fig. 8).
3 Release the steam control and wait at least 1 minute before using
this function again to prevent water from dripping out of the sole-
plate.
Cleaning and maintenance
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After ironing
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
down.
