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2 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
3 When the temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you start iron-
ing.
B
The temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.
Using the appliance
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Steam ironing
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
1 Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.
See 'Setting the temperature'.
2 Set the steam control to the appropriate steam position (fig. 4).
- Á for minimum steam (temperature settings 2 and 3).
- Ë for moderate steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX) (specific types only).
- È for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX).
B
Steaming will start as soon as the set temperature has been reached.
GC2415/2320/2315/2310/2305 only:
Water may leak from the soleplate if the set temperature is too low (MIN to 2).
Ironing without steam
1 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
2 Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.
See 'Setting the temperature'.
Features
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Spraying
To remove stubborn creases at any temperature
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2 Press the spray button several times to moisten the garment to be ironed
(fig. 5).
Extra Steam (GC2305 only)
This function provides extra steam to remove really stubborn creases.
The Extra Steam function only works at temperature settings between 3 and MAX.
1 Set the steam control to maximum position È (fig. 6).
2 Press and hold the Steam Control button down for max. 5 seconds (fig. 7).
3 Wait at least 1 minute before using Extra Steam again to prevent water from
dripping out of the soleplate.
Shot of Steam (specific types only)
A powerful shot of steam helps to remove very stubborn creases.
The Shot-of-Steam function only works at temperature settings between 2 and
MAX.
1 Press and release the Shot-of-Steam button (fig. 8).
Vertical Shot of Steam (specific types only)
1 The Shot-of-Steam function can also be used when you are holding the iron in
vertical position. This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, cur-
tains, etc (fig. 9).
Never direct the steam towards people.
Drip stop (GC2425/2420/GC2330/2326/2325 only)
This iron is equipped with a drip stop function: the iron automatically stops steaming
when the temperature is too low to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.
When this happens you will hear a click.
Automatic shut-off (GC2425/GC2330 only)
An electronic safety device will automatically switch the heating element off if the iron
has not been moved for a while.
◗ To indicate that the heating element has been switched off, the automatic shut-
off light will start blinking (fig. 10).
To heat up the iron again: pick it up or move it slightly. The automatic shut-off light
will go out.
1 If the temperature light goes on, wait for it to go out before you start ironing.
