User Manual Philips GC9660/36 Steam Generator Iron

Water type to use
Your Philips steam iron or garment steamer has been
designed to be used with tap water. However, if you live
in an area with hard water, fast scale build-up may
occur.
Therefore, to prolong the lifespan of your iron or
steamer it is recommended to use distilled or
demineralised water (50% demineralised water mixed
with tap water could be used too).
Please do not use perfumed water, water from the
tumble dryer, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing
aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals as
they may cause water spitting, brown staining or
damage to your steam iron.
To perfume your clothes we recommend you choosing
one of the following options:
• Using perfumed washing softener
• Using essential oils (aromas) during washing
• Spraying perfumed water after ironing

Cleaning the water tank of your iron
Follow the steps below to clean the water tank of your
Philips Steam Iron:
1) Fill the water tank halfway with warm water and
shake it carefully.
2) Empty it and rinse well with fresh water (do not use
detergent).
Note: Algae can form when water remains in your iron’s
tank for a long time. Emptying your Philips Steam Iron's
water tank regularly will prevent the formation of algae
or residue.

Instructions to clean the soleplate of your Philips Iron
If you want to clean the soleplate of your Philips Iron,
please use the cleaning stick GC012 and follow the
cleaning instructions below:
1. Set the iron’s temperature to between “1 dot” and “2
dots” (if your iron belongs to the PerfectCare range, you
can skip this step)
2. Unplug the iron and place it on its heel with a piece of
cotton cloth underneath
3. Apply the cleaning stick to the dirty area once or
twice
4. Wipe the dirty area and liquid from the soleplate with
the piece of cotton cloth
5. Clean off the remaining wax in the steam vents with a
cotton bud and by steam ironing over the rag cloth
Note: The soleplate is hot. Please do not touch it with
your bare hands. During cleaning, some fumes will be
emitted from the melted cleaning stick material. Do not
ingest the cleaning stick. Keep the cleaning stick away
from children.