Philips Azur Steam iron GC4413
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1. Water droplets drip onto the fabric during ironing Water drips from he soleplate after he iron has cooled down or has been stored Flakes and impurities come out ofthe soleplate during ironing The red light flashes specific ypes only The iron makes a humming sound Possible cause The iron is no hot enough and or the drip stop function has been activated You have used boost function the steam too often within a very short period The iron is no hot enough You have not closed the cap of the filling opening properly You have put an additive in the water tank The set temperature is too low for steam ironing You have used boost function the steam ata temperature setting below You have put the iron in horizontal position with water still left in the water tank Hard water forms flakes inside the soleplate The automatic shut off function has switched off the iron see chapter Features section Automatic shut off function The function is on lonic DeepSteam Solution 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 be use2. Always here to help you Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome GC4400 series Contact l User manual PHILIPS ENGLISH 6 s H s 00 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 Cap of filling opening Steam boost Spray button Steam control onic DeepSteam button specific types only onic DeepSteam light specific types only Temperature dial Specific types only Amber temperature light with specific types only red automatic shut off AUTO OFF indication 10 Specific types only Amber temperature light with red automatic shut off AUTO OFF indication 11 Mains cord 12 Type pla 13 Soleplate 14 Calc Clean button Not shown Heat resistant protective cover specific types only Not shown Delicate fabric protector specific types only Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference OANA MNAWN 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 d
3. F indication of the temperature 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 The red AUTO OFF indication goes out b 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 before 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 Delicate fabric protector specific types 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 ee eto 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 will not be visible when you wear or use the article Put the iron on the delicate fabric protector click Fig 13 10 ENGLISH Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning ipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate wi
4. amage or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks 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 Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron Caution the appliance is provided with an earthed plug it must be plugged into 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 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 7 Do not put perfume vinegar starch descaling agents ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank This applianc
5. d to MAX Put the iron on its heel and wait until the temperature light has gone out before you use the steam boost function Press the cap until you hear a click Rinse the water tank and do not put any additive in the water tank Set a temperature of or ee 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 Move the iron slightly to deactivate the automatic shut off function The red AUTO OFF light goes out If you hear the humming sound when you iron without steam stop pressing the lonic DeepSteam button The lonic DeepSteam function has no effect when you iron without steam PHILIPS MIX Paper FSC FSC C041266 www philips com 4239 000 8449 1
6. d 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 and service If you need service or information or if you have a problem please visit the Philips website at www philips com support 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 This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below visit www philips com support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country Problem Possible cause Solution The iron is There is a connection Check the mains cord the plug and the wall plugged in but the problem socket soleplate is cold The temperature dial is set Set the temperature dial to the required o MIN position The iron does not There is not enough water Fill the water tank see chapter Preparing for produce any in the water tank use section Filling the water tank steam The steam control is setto Set the steam control to a position between position 0 1 and 6 see chapter Using the appliance section Steam ironing 12 ENGLISH Problem The iron does not produce a steam boost
7. e is intended for household use only 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 Remove any sticker protective foil or plastic from the soleplate Preparing for use Filling the water tank Make sure the appliance is unplugged Set the steam control to position 0 no steam Fig 2 Open the cap of the filling opening Tilt the iron backwards and fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum Fig 3 Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication Do not put perfume vinegar starch descaling agents ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank b If the tap water in your area is very hard we advise you to mix it with an equal portion of distilled water or to use distilled water only Close the cap of the filling opening click Fig 4 Setting the temperature Specific types only Remove the heat resistant protective cover Fig 5 Do not leave the heat resistant protective cover on the soleplate during ironing Put the iron on its heel To set the required ironing temperature turn the temperature dial to the appropriate position Fig 6 Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature for synthetic fabrics e g acrylic nylon p
8. hes the set temperature Note If the set ironing temperature is too low MIN to e 6 water may drip from the soleplate see chapter Features section Drip stop 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 deeper especially into thick fabrics This helps you to remove stubborn creases easily Follow steps 1 to 3 in section Steam ironing Press and hold the lonic DeepSteam button Fig 8 The lonic DeepSteam light goes on and you hear a humming sound Fig 9 The iron now produces lonic DeepSteam to help you remove even the toughest creases Note The lonic DeepSteam function is only effective when it is used in combination with a steam setting and a temperature setting between 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 Ironing without steam Set the steam control to position 0 no steam Fig 2 Do not use the lonic DeepSteam function as this function has no effect when you iron without steam Set the required ironing temperature see chapter Preparing for use
9. olyamide polyester for silk 66 for woo 66 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 Plug in the appliance If the appliance has an earthed plug put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket The amber temperature light goes on When the amber temperature light has gone out wait a while before you start ironing The temperature light goes on from time to time during ironing 8 ENGLISH 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 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank Set the required ironing temperature see chapter Preparing for use section Setting the temperature Set the appropriate steam setting Make sure that the steam setting you select is suitable for the set ironing temperature Fig 7 1 3 for moderate steam temperature settings to 4 6 for strong steam temperature settings eee to MAX Note The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it reac
10. section Setting the temperature After ironing Remove the mains plug from the wall socket If you have been steam ironing empty the water tank Let the iron cool down in a safe place ENGLISH 9 Features 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 enough water in the water tank Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be ironed 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 ee e and MAX Press and release the steam boost button Fig 11 Vertical steam boost You can also use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in vertical position Fig 12 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 The red AUTO OF
11. th a damp cloth and a non abrasive EH Wip flak d any other dep ff th lepl h a damp cloth and b 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 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 Make sure the appliance is unplugged Set the steam control to position 0 Fill the water tank to the maximum level Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank Set the temperature dial to MAX Fig 14 Plug in the appliance If the appliance has an earthed plug put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out Hold the iron over the sink press and hold the Calc Clean button and gen
12. tly shake the iron to and fro Fig 15 Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate Impurities and flakes if any are flushed out El Release the Calc Clean button as soon as all the water in the tank has been used up 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 ENGLISH 11 Storage Set the steam control to position 0 and unplug the iron Empty the water tank Fig 16 Let the iron cool down in a safe place Wind the mains cord and fix it with the cord binder Fig 17 Store the iron on its heel on a stable surface 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 Put the iron on the heat resistant protective cover Fig 18 Insert the tip of the soleplate into the heat resistant protective cover 1 and then press down the heel of the iron 2 Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the en
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