PHILIPS GC553 (01) PDF MANUAL

The main components are:

1. FlexHead

2. FlexHead holder

3. Hang&lock

4. Pole lock clip

5. Pole

6. Steam knob

7. Base

8. De-calc knob

9. Water tank

10. Board cover

11. Board

12. Steam supply hose

13. Glove

14. Brush

When using the garment steamer, please observe the following safety guidelines:

– Always direct the steam away from yourself, other people, and pets.

– Do not steam garments while they are being worn.

– Use the provided glove to protect your hand when holding a garment for steaming.

– Steam garments when they are hanging, or supported by the integrated board.

– Do not touch the hot steamer head or allow it to come into direct contact with skin.

– Avoid directing steam towards your face or body.

– When using an ironing board (if applicable, though this model has an integrated board), ensure steam is directed away from your body.

– Do not direct steam onto the board itself without a garment in between, especially if the board material is not designed for direct steam contact.

To assemble the garment steamer, follow these general steps based on typical assembly for such devices:

1. Insert the pole(s) into the base unit. Secure them by closing any pole lock clips.

2. Attach the FlexHead holder to the top of the pole(s).

3. Attach the Hang&lock feature to the pole or FlexHead holder as designed.

4. Extend the telescopic pole(s) to the desired height and secure them using the pole lock clips.

5. If your model includes a board, attach it to the pole assembly according to the instructions.

6. Place the FlexHead (steamer head) onto its holder.

The board provides backing support to enhance the steaming performance.

Note: Do not wash the board cover as it may damage the foam material.

Your appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. In case you live in an area with hard water, fast scale build-up may occur. Therefore, it is recommended to use water without minerals such as distilled or purified water to prolong the lifetime of your appliance.

Yes. Do not add perfume, vinegar, mineral water, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals into the water tank as they may cause water spitting, brown staining, or damage to your appliance.

1. Ensure the appliance is unplugged.

2. Remove the water tank from the base of the steamer.

3. Open the filling cap on the water tank.

4. Fill the tank with the recommended type of water (tap water, or distilled/purified water in hard water areas) up to the maximum fill line.

5. Close the filling cap securely.

6. Insert the water tank back into the base until it clicks into place.

FlexHead allows you to have contact with your garment from top to bottom to avoid steam escape and for less kneeling and bending.

Note: Do not shake the steamer head vigorously.

Multi steam settings are provided to save water and energy. You can increase the steam setting for more steam power at any point of time. This appliance is safe to use on all fabrics at any setting. The GC553 and GC554 models have specific settings for different fabrics (e.g., silk, wool, cotton, linen), while the GC556 model has a single rotary knob for increasing steam levels.

Note: The steam supply hose becomes warm during steaming. This is normal. The appliance typically heats up in approximately 45 seconds.

For the GC556 model, the ring on the steam knob flashes after the water tank has been empty for 10 minutes.

To resume, refill the water tank and insert it back. You can resume steaming after turning the steam knob. The ring should stop flashing.

If the water tank is not refilled within the next 10 minutes after the ring starts flashing, the appliance starts to cool down and will shut off completely.

For garments which require a formal look and crisp result, such as shirts, jackets and pants, it is recommended to use the board. The Hang&lock feature can be used to secure the garment hanger.

To make crisp pleats (e.g., on pants), start steaming from the bottom half of the pants and move onto the top half. This helps prevent accidental wrinkles on parts which have already been steamed.

For a more natural look and quick touch-up on garments such as dresses, pleated skirts and T-shirts, it is recommended to use the board.

Put the glove on the hand you are using to hold a garment. The glove protects your hand against the steam from the steamer head.

The brush improves steam penetration into thick and heavy fabrics for faster results. Brush slowly with the bristles touching the garment.

Caution: Do not attach or detach the brush while the steam is on or the steamer head is hot.

To maintain optimal steam performance and prolong the lifetime of the appliance, it is important to remove scale and impurities inside the appliance regularly. Therefore, it is recommended to perform the de-calc process at least once a month.

Before you start the de-calc process, make sure there is some water in the water tank.

1. Turn the steam knob to the ‘OFF’ position (or the lowest setting that indicates off) and unplug the appliance.

2. Allow the appliance to cool down for at least 1 hour.

3. Remove the water tank from the base.

4. Hold the appliance over a sink. Turn the de-calc knob (usually located on the base) counter-clockwise and carefully remove it.

5. Tilt the base of the appliance to pour out the water and any scale build-up into the sink.

6. Reinsert the de-calc knob and turn it clockwise to fasten it securely.

Clean the appliance and wipe any deposits off the steamer head with a damp cloth and non-abrasive liquid cleaning agent.

Always empty the water tank after usage, to prevent calc build-up and maintain good steam performance.