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1. Note Make sure that the steam setting you select is suitable for the set ironing temperature Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket D amber temperature light goes on When the amber temperature light has gone out wait a while before you start ironing D 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 ceases after a short while Ironing without steam Set the steam control to position 0 no steam A auBuwn 10 ENGLISH Set the required ironing temperature see chapter Preparing for use section Selecting the temperature and steam setting Steam ironing Make sure that there is water in the water tank Set the required ironing temperature see chapter Preparing for use section Selecting the temperature and steam setting Set the appropriate steam setting see chapter Preparing for use section Selecting the temperature and steam setting Note The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it reaches the set temperature Steam ironing with extra steam For extra steam during ironing press and hold the steam boost button Ironing with lonic DeepSteam specific types only When you use the lonic DeepSteam function during steam ironing the steam produced is finer than during regular steam ironing Fine steam reaches de
2. on the heat resistant protective cover Environment Do 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 Guarantee and service If you need information or if you have a problem please visit the Philips website at www philips com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country go to your local Philips dealer Troubleshooting If the appliance does not work or does not work properly first check the list below If the problem is not mentioned in this list the appliance probably has a defect In that case we advise you to take the appliance to your dealer orto an authorised Philips service centre 16 ENGLISH Problem Possible cause There is a connection problem The iron is plugged in but the soleplate is cold The temperature dial is set to MIN The iron does not produce any steam There is not enough water in the water tank The steam control is set to position 0 The iron is not hot enough and or the drip stop function has been activated You have used the steam boost function too often The iron does not produce a steam boost within a very short period The iron is not hot enough Water droplets drip Yo
3. the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the ocal 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 ever 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 ENGLISH 7 Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron Only use the iron if the electrical system in your home has a rating of 16A It is not allowed to use this iron if the rating of the electrical system is Caution lower than 16A Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage 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 th
4. AX indication Do not put perfume vinegar starch descaling agents ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank Close the cap of the filling opening click Selecting the temperature and steam setting Temperature and steam settings Fabric type Temperature Steam setting Steam boost lonic DeepSteam setting specific types only Linen MAX 5 6 yes Cotton 3 4 e yes Wool 1 2 NA yes Silk NA NA Synthetic fabrics e g acrylic nylon polyamide polyester Specific types only remove the heat resistant protective cover Do not leave the heat resistant protective cover on the soleplate during ironing Put the iron on its heel ENGLISH 9 To set the required ironing temperature turn the temperature dial to the appropriate position see the Temperature and steam settings table above Check the laundry care label for the fabric type Ifyou 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 Silk woollen and synthetic materials iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches lo 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 Set the appropriate steam setting see the Temperature and steam settings table above
5. Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome GC4800 series PHILIPS GC4800 series ENGLISH 6 18 31 EESTI 42 HRVATSKI 54 MAGYAR 65 77 LIETUVISKAI 89 LATVIESU 101 POLSKI 113 ROM NA 125 137 SLOVENSKY 149 SLOVENSCINA 161 SRPSKI 172 183 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 Spray nozzle Filling opening Spray button Steam control Steam boost button lonic DeepSteam button GC4880 GC4875 GC4870 only lonic DeepSteam light GC4880 GC4875 GC4870 only Temperature dial Amber temperature light all types red auto off light GC4891 GC4890 GC4880 GC4875 GC4870 GC4865 GC4860 GC4856 GC4855 GC4852 GC4851 GC4850 only 10 Mains cord 11 Type plate 12 Soleplate 13 Calc Clean button Not shown Heat resistant protective cover GC4880 only Not shown filling cup Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Danger Never immerse the iron in water Warning Check to make sure the mains socket has the correct rating 16 depending on the type before you connect the appliance Check if
6. e water tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while set the s its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket Always p Donotp ace and use the eam control ron on a stabl other chemicals in the water tank This appli ance is intended Electromagnetic fields EMF This Philips appliance complies fields user manual f handled proper available today Before first use o position put the iron on e level and horizontal surface ut perfume vinegar starch descaling agents ironing aids or for household use only with all standards regarding electromagnetic y and accordi ng to the instructions in this he appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence Remove any sticker protective foil or plastic from the soleplate Rinse and dry the filling cup Preparing for use Filling the water tank Type of water to be used g auBuwn Make sure the appliance is unplugged You can use normal tap water to fill the water tank Tip If the tap water in your area is very hard we advise you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled water Do not use distilled water only Set the steam control to position 0 no steam Open the cap of the filling opening 8 ENGLISH Tilt the iron backwards and use the filling cup to fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level Do not fill the water tank beyond the M
7. eper especially into thick fabrics This helps you to remove stubborn creases easily Make sure that there is water in the water tank ENGLISH 11 Set the required ironing temperature see chapter Preparing for use section Selecting the temperature and steam setting Set the appropriate steam setting see chapter Preparing for use section Selecting the temperature and steam setting Press the lonic DeepSteam button once to switch on the lonic DeepSteam function D The blue lonic DeepSteam light goes on and you hear a humming sound The iron now produces lonic DeepSteam to help you remove even the toughest creases Press the lonic DeepSteam button again to switch off the lonic DeepSteam function Note The lonic DeepSteam function is only effective when it is used in combination with a steam setting and a temperature setting between ee and MAX Note Do not use the lonic DeepSteam function when you iron without steam and or at low temperature settings However ironing at low temperatures without steam with the lonic DeepSteam function switched on will not damage the iron Note The lonic DeepSteam output may vary from time to time depending on the ironing temperature 12 ENGLISH Spray function You can use the spray function at any temperature to moisten the article to be ironed This helps remove stubborn creases Make sure that there is water in the water tank Press the spray bu
8. er tank and do not put any additive in the water tank Set a temperature of or higher Set the temperature dial to a setting between and MAX Empty the water tank Use the Calc Clean function one or more times see chapter Cleaning and maintenance section Using the Calc Clean function Problem The red light flashes specific types only The iron makes a humming sound The humming sound stops although the lonic DeepSteam function is on Possible cause The automatic shut off function has switched off the iron see chapter Features section Automatic shut off function The lonic DeepSteam function is on The sound stopped because you placed the iron on its heel ENGLISH 17 Solution ove the iron slightly to deactivate the automatic shut off function The red auto off ight goes out f you hear the humming sound when you iron without steam press the lonic DeepSteam button to switch off the lonic DeepSteam function The lonic DeepSteam function has no effect when you iron without steam The humming sound resumes as soon as you continue to iron
9. fore you start ironing 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 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning Set the steam control to position 0 remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non abrasive liquid cleaning agent To keep the soleplate smooth avoid hard contact with metal objects Never use a scouring pad vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth Regularly rinse the water tank with water Empty the water tank after you have rinsed it Double Active Calc System Anti Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents This tablet is constantly active and does not need to be replaced 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 Make sure the appliance is unplugged Set the steam control to position 0 Fill the water tank to the MAX level Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank Set the temperature dial to MAX Put the plug in an earthed wall socket U
10. nplug the iron when the temperature light goes out 14 ENGLISH Hold the iron over the sink press and hold the Calc Clean button and gently shake the iron to and fro Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate Impurities and flakes if any are flushed out EJ Release the Calc Clean button as soon as all the water in the tank has been used up El Repeat the Calc Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities After the Calc Clean process Put the plug back into the wall socket and let the iron heat up to let the soleplate dry Unplug the iron when it has reached the set ironing temperature Move the hot iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on the soleplate Let the iron cool down before you store it Storage Set the steam control to position 0 and unplug the iron Empty the water tank Let the iron cool down in a safe place Wind the mains cord around the cord storage facility and fix it with the cord clip Store the iron on its heel in a dry and safe place ENGLISH 15 Heat resistant protective cover specific types 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 Do not use the heat resistant protective cover during ironing Wind the mains cord around the cord storage facility and fix it with the cord clip Put the iron
11. tton several times to moisten the article to be ironed Steam boost function A steam boost from the special Steam Tip soleplate helps remove stubborn creases he 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 and Press and release the steam boost button Vertical steam boost You can also use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in vertical position This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes curtains etc Never direct the steam at people Drip stop 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 specific types only The automatic shut off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while D The red auto off light flashes to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the automatic shut off function To let the iron heat up again Pick up the iron or move it slightly D The red auto off light goes out ENGLISH 13 If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set ironing temperature the amber temperature light goes on If the amber temperature light goes on after you have moved the iron wait for it to go out be
12. u have not closed the cap onto the fabric during of the filling opening properly ironing You have put an additive in the water tank The set temperature is too low for steam ironing You have used the steam boost function at a temperature setting below Water drips from the You have put the iron in soleplate after the horizontal position with iron has cooled down water still left in the water or has been stored tank Hard water forms flakes inside the soleplate Flakes and impurities come out of the soleplate during ironing Solution Check the mains cord the plug and the wall socket Set the temperature dial to the required position Fill the water tank see chapter Preparing for use section Filling the water tank Set the steam control to a position between 1 and 6 see chapter Using the appliance section Steam ironing Set an ironing temperature that is suitable for steam ironing ee to MAX Put the iron on its heel and wait until the temperature light has gone out before you start ironing Continue ironing in horizontal position and wait a while before you use the steam boost function again Set an ironing temperature at which the steam boost function can used to MAX Put the iron on its heel and wait until the emperature light has gone out before you use he steam boost function Press the cap until you hear a click Rinse the wat

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