User Manual
GC514, GC518
GC524
EN User manual AR
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EN 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.
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GC518
GC524
EN Caution: Do not attach or detach the brush/pleat maker while the steam is on
or the steamer head is hot.
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GC518, GC524
GC514
EN To maintain optimal steam performance and prolong the lifetime of the
appliance, it is important to remove scales and impurities inside the appliance
regularly. Therefore, it is recommended to perform the de-calc process at least
once a month.
Before you start de-calc process, make sure there is some water in the water
tank.
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GC514
GC518, GC524
EN Note: Clean the appliance and wipe any deposits o 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.
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EN Note: Ensure that pole is closely collapsed without any gap in between pole
lock clips to remove the pole from its base.
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EN Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance
produces no steam or
irregular steam.
The steamer has not
heated up suciently.
Let the appliance heat
up for approximately
45 seconds.
Steam has condensed in
the hose.
Lift the steamer head
to straighten the hose
vertically. This allows any
condensation to ow
back.
Low water level in the
tank or the tank is not
inserted properly.
Rell the water tank and
insert it properly.
Too much scale has built
up in the appliance.
Perform calc-clean
process. Refer to
section.
Water droplets drip
from the steamer
head or the appliance
produces a croaking
sound.
You have left the steamer
head and/or the steam
supply hose in horizontal
position for a long time.
Lift the steamer head
to straighten the hose
vertically. This allows any
condensation to ow
back.
When the hose forms a
U-shape, condensation in
the hose cannot ow back
into the water tank.
Lift the steamer head
to straighten the hose
vertically. This allows any
condensation to ow
back.
An excessive amount of
water drips out of the
steamer head when the
appliance is heating up.
The water in the
appliance is dirty or
has been left inside the
appliance for a long
time.
Perform calc-clean
process. Refer to
section.
Water leaks out from
the steamer base.
You have not closed the
water tank cap or de-
calc knob securely.
The water tank is not
inserted properly.
Close the water tank cap
or de-calc knob securely.
Insert the tank properly.
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