Steam Iron GC4444, GC4440, GC4430, GC4425, GC4422, GC4420, GC4415, GC4412, GC4411, GC4410 1 EnGlish 6 1 Cestina 1 eesti 8 Hrvatski 5 Magyar 50 Lietuviskai 58 Latviesu 65 PoLski 7 roMân 81 89 sLovensky 97 sLovensCina 105 srPski 11 10 GC4444, GC4440, GC4430, GC4425, GC4422, GC4420, GC4415, GC4412, GC4411, GC4410 6 EnGlish introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. General description (Fig. 1) a B C D E F G h i Spray nozzle Cap of filling opening Steam boost Spray button Steam control Ionic DeepSteam button (GC4444, GC4440, GC4430) Ionic DeepSteam light (GC4444, GC4440, GC4430) Temperature dial GC4425, GC4422, GC4420, GC4412: Amber temperature light with red automatic shut-off (AUTO/OFF) indication. GC4415, GC4411, GC4410: Amber temperature light J GC4444, GC4440, GC4430: Amber temperature light with red automatic shut-off (AUTO/OFF) indication k Mains cord l Type plate M Soleplate n Calc-Clean button Not shown: Heat-resistant protective cover (GC4444, GC4440 only) Not shown: Delicate fabric protector (GC4425, GC4415 only) important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger Never immerse the iron in water. Warning Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks. If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. Caution Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage. The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. 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 0, put the iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Always place and use the iron on a stable, level and horizontal surface. - EnGlish 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. 7 electromagnetic fields (eMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. Before first use 1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the soleplate. Rinseanddrythefillingcup. Preparing for use Filling the water tank 1 Makesuretheapplianceisunplugged. Setthesteamcontroltoposition0(=nosteam)(Fig.2). Openthecapofthefillingopening. Tilttheironbackwardsandusethefillingcuptofillthewatertankwithtapwateruptothe maximum(Fig.3). Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication. Donotputperfume,vinegar,starch,descalingagents,ironingaidsorotherchemicalsinthewater tank. , Ifthetapwaterinyourareaisveryhard,weadviseyoutomixitwithanequalportionof distilledwater,ortousedistilledwateronly. setting the temperature 1 GC4444,GC4440only:Removetheheat-resistantprotectivecover(Fig.5). Donotleavetheheat-resistantprotectivecoveronthesoleplateduringironing. Puttheirononitsheel. Tosettherequiredironingtemperature,turnthetemperaturedialtotheappropriate position(Fig.6). Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature: -1 for synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester) -1 for silk - 2 for wool - 3 for cotton - MAX for linen If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine 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. To prevent stains, do not use the spray function. Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those made of synthetic fibres. Putthemainspluginanearthedwallsocket. 5 Closethecapofthefillingopening(`click')(Fig.4). 8 , EnGlish Theambertemperaturelightgoeson. 5 Whentheambertemperaturelighthasgoneout,waitawhilebeforeyoustartironing. The temperature light goes on from time to time during ironing. using the appliance Note:The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time.This stops after a short while. steam ironing 1 Makesurethatthereisenoughwaterinthewatertank. Settherequiredironingtemperature(seechapter`Preparingforuse',section`Settingthe temperature). Settheappropriatesteamsetting.Makesurethatthesteamsettingyouselectissuitablefor thesetironingtemperature:(Fig.7) - 1 - 3 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to 3) - 4 - 6 for strong steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX) Note:The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it reaches the set temperature. Note: If the set ironing temperature is too low (MIN to 2), water may drip from the soleplate (see chapter `Features, section `Drip stop'). ironing with ionic Deepsteam (GC4444, GC4440, GC4430 only) When you use the Ionic DeepSteam function during steam ironing, the steam produced is finer than during regular steam ironing. Fine steam reaches deeper, especially into thick fabrics. This helps you to remove stubborn creases easily. 1 Followsteps1to3insection`Steamironing'. PressandholdtheIonicDeepSteambutton(Fig.8). , TheIonicDeepSteamlightgoesonandyouhearahummingsound(Fig.9). TheironnowproducesIonicDeepSteamtohelpyouremoveeventhetoughestcreases. Note:The Ionic DeepSteam function is only effective when it is used in combination with a steam setting and a temperature setting between 2 and MAX. Note: Do not use the Ionic DeepSteam function when you iron without steam and/or at low temperature settings. However, ironing at low temperatures without steam with the Ionic DeepSteam function switched on will not damage the iron. Note:The Ionic DeepSteam output may vary from time to time, depending on the ironing temperature. ironing without steam 1 Setthesteamcontroltoposition0(=nosteam)(Fig.2). DonotusetheIonicDeepSteamfunction,asthisfunctionhasnoeffectwhenyouironwithout steam. Settherequiredironingtemperature(seechapter`Preparingforuse',section`Settingthe temperature'). after ironing 1 Removethemainsplugfromthewallsocket. Ifyouhavebeensteamironing,emptythewatertank. Let the iron cool down in a safe place. EnGlish Features spray function You can use the spray function at any temperature to moisten the article to be ironed. This helps remove stubborn creases. 1 Makesurethatthereisenoughwaterinthewatertank. Pressthespraybuttonseveraltimestomoistenthearticletobeironed(Fig.10). steam boost function A steam boost from the special Steam Tip soleplate helps remove stubborn creases. The steam boost enhances the distribution of steam into every part of your garment. The steam boost function can only be used at temperature settings between 3 and MAX. 1 Pressandreleasethesteamboostbutton(Fig.11). Vertical steam boost 1 Youcanalsousethesteamboostfunctionwhenyouholdtheironinverticalposition (Fig.12). This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc. Never direct the steam at people. Drip stop 9 This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function: the iron automatically stops producing steam when the temperature is too low, to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate. When this happens, you may hear a sound. automatic shut-off function (gC4444, gC4440, gC4430, gC4425, gC4422, GC4420, GC4412 only) The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while. , TheredAUTO/OFFindicationofthetemperaturelightflashestoindicatethattheironhas beenswitchedoffbytheautomaticshut-offfunction. To let the iron heat up again: 1 Pickuptheironormoveitslightly. , TheredAUTO/OFFindicationgoesout. , Ifthetemperatureofthesoleplatehasdroppedbelowthesetironingtemperature,the ambertemperaturelightgoeson. Iftheambertemperaturelightgoesonafteryouhavemovedtheiron,waitforittogoout beforeyoustartironing. Note: If the amber temperature light does not go on after you move the iron, the soleplate still has the right temperature and the iron is ready for use. Delicate fabric protector (GC4425, GC4415 only) The delicate fabric protector protects delicate fabrics from heat damage and shiny patches. With the delicate fabric protector you can iron delicate fabrics (silk, wool and nylon) at temperature settings 3 to MAX in combination with all steam functions available on the iron. The delicate fabric protector reduces the soleplate temperature instantly, thus allowing you to iron delicate fabrics safely. If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that is not visible when you wear or use the article. 10 EnGlish 1 Puttheirononthedelicatefabricprotector(`click')(Fig.13). Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning 1 Wipeflakesandanyotherdepositsoffthesoleplatewithadampclothandanon-abrasive (liquid)cleaningagent. Tokeepthesoleplatesmooth,avoidhardcontactwithmetalobjects.Neveruseascouringpad, vinegarorotherchemicalstocleanthesoleplate. Cleantheupperpartoftheironwithadampcloth. Regularlyrinsethewatertankwithwater.Emptythewatertankafteryouhaverinsedit. Double-active Calc system The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the water tank combined with the Calc-Clean function. 1 The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. This tablet is constantly active and does not need to be replaced. 2 The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles from the iron. using the Calc-Clean function Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very hard (i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean function more frequently. 1 Makesuretheapplianceisunplugged. Set the steam control to position 0. Fillthewatertanktothemaximumlevel. Donotputvinegarorotherdescalingagentsinthewatertank. SetthetemperaturedialtoMAX(Fig.14). 5 Putthepluginanearthedwallsocket. 6 Unplugtheironwhenthetemperaturelightgoesout. 7 Holdtheironoverthesink,pressandholdtheCalc-Cleanbuttonandgentlyshaketheiron toandfro(Fig.15). , Steamandboilingwatercomeoutofthesoleplate.Impuritiesandflakes(ifany)areflushed out. 8 ReleasetheCalc-Cleanbuttonassoonasallthewaterinthetankhasbeenusedup. Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities. after the Calc-Clean process 1 Puttheplugbackintothewallsocketandlettheironheatuptoletthesoleplatedry. Unplugtheironwhenithasreachedthesetironingtemperature. Movethehotirongentlyoverapieceofusedclothtoremoveanywaterstainsthatmay have formed on the soleplate. Lettheironcooldownbeforeyoustoreit. storage 1 Setthesteamcontroltoposition0andunplugtheiron. EnGlish 11 Emptythewatertank(Fig.16). Let the iron cool down in a safe place. Windthemainscordandfixitwiththecordbinder(Fig.17). 5 Storetheirononitsheelonastablesurface. Heat-resistant protective cover (gC4444, gC4440 only) You can store the iron on the heat-resistant protective cover immediately after ironing. It is not necessary to let the iron cool down first. Donotusetheheat-resistantprotectivecoverduringironing. 1 Puttheironontheheat-resistantprotectivecover(Fig.18). Insert the tip of the soleplate into the heat-resistant protective cover (1) and then press down the heel of the iron (). environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 19). guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV. troubleshooting If the appliance does not work or does not work properly, first check ...