Steam Iron GC4444, GC4440, GC4430, GC4425, GC4422, GC4420, GC4415, GC4412, GC4411, GC4410 1 GC4444, GC4440, GC4430, GC4425, GC4422, GC4420, GC4415, GC4412, GC4411, GC4410 69 46 Ting ViT 56 80 EnGlISh 6 19 BahaSa MElayu 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. EnGlISh - - 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 If 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. 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. 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. - - Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the EnGlISh 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. Tilttheironbackwardsandusethefillingcuptofillthewatertank withtapwateruptothemaximum(Fig.3). Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication. Donotputperfume,vinegar,starch,descalingagents,ironingaidsor other chemicals in the water tank. , Ifthetapwaterinyourareaisveryhard,weadviseyoutomixit withanequalportionofdistilledwater,ortousedistilledwater only. Setting the temperature 1 GC, GC0 only: Remove the heat-resistant protective cover (Fig.5). Do not leave the heat-resistant protective cover on the soleplate duringironing. Puttheirononitsheel. Tosettherequiredironingtemperature,turnthetemperaturedial totheappropriateposition(Fig.6). 5 Closethecapofthefillingopening(`click')(Fig.4). EnGlISh 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. Plugintheappliance.Iftheappliancehasanearthedplug,putthe mainspluginanearthedwallsocket. , Theambertemperaturelightgoeson. 5 Whentheambertemperaturelighthasgoneout,waitawhile beforeyoustartironing. 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`Preparingfor use',section`Settingthetemperature). Settheappropriatesteamsetting.Makesurethatthesteamsetting youselectissuitableforthesetironingtemperature:(Fig.7) - 1 - 3 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to 3) - 4 - 6 for strong steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX) 10 EnGlISh 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). TheironnowproducesIonicDeepSteamtohelpyouremoveeven thetoughestcreases. 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,asthisfunctionhasnoeffect whenyouironwithoutsteam. EnGlISh 11 Settherequiredironingtemperature(seechapter`Preparingfor use',section`Settingthetemperature'). after ironing 1 Removethemainsplugfromthewallsocket. Ifyouhavebeensteamironing,emptythewatertank. Let the iron cool down in a safe place. 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. Pressthespraybuttonseveraltimestomoistenthearticletobe 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 3 and MAX. 1 Pressandreleasethesteamboostbutton(Fig.11). Vertical steam boost 1 Youcanalsousethesteamboostfunctionwhenyouholdtheiron inverticalposition(Fig.12). This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc. Never direct the steam at people. 1 EnGlISh 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 (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/OFFindicationofthetemperaturelightflashesto indicatethattheironhasbeenswitchedoffbytheautomaticshutofffunction. To let the iron heat up again: 1 Pickuptheironormoveitslightly. , TheredAUTO/OFFindicationgoesout. , Ifthetemperatureofthesoleplatehasdroppedbelowtheset ironingtemperature,theambertemperaturelightgoeson. Iftheambertemperaturelightgoesonafteryouhavemovedthe iron,waitforittogooutbeforeyoustartironing. 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 will not be visible when you wear or use the article. EnGlISh 1 1 Puttheirononthedelicatefabricprotector(`click')(Fig.13). Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning 1 Wipeflakesandanyotherdepositsoffthesoleplatewithadamp clothandanon-abrasive(liquid)cleaningagent. To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects. Neveruseascouringpad,vinegarorotherchemicalstocleanthe soleplate. Cleantheupperpartoftheironwithadampcloth. Regularlyrinsethewatertankwithwater.Emptythewatertank afteryouhaverinsedit. 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 Plugintheappliance.Iftheappliancehasanearthedplug,putthe mainspluginanearthedwallsocket. 1 EnGlISh 6 Unplugtheironwhenthetemperaturelightgoesout. Holdtheironoverthesink,pressandholdtheCalc-Cleanbutton andgentlyshaketheirontoandfro(Fig.15). , Steamandboilingwatercomeoutofthesoleplate.Impuritiesand flakes(ifany)areflushedout. ReleasetheCalc-Cleanbuttonassoonasallthewaterinthetank hasbeenusedup. Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities. after the Calc-Clean process 1 Puttheplugbackintothewallsocketandlettheironheatupto let the soleplate dry. Unplugtheironwhenithasreachedthesetironingtemperature. Movethehotirongentlyoverapieceofusedclothtoremoveany water stains that may have formed on the soleplate. Lettheironcooldownbeforeyoustoreit. Storage 1 Setthesteamcontroltoposition0andunplugtheiron. 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). EnGlISh 15 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). 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