Philips GC4400 series User manual

GC4400 series
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GC4400 series
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 33
 45
 58
 71
 84
 99
 112
 125
 139
 152
 167
 180
 193
 206
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet
from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.
com/welcome.
General description (Fig. 1)
Spray nozzle
B Cap of lling opening
CSteam boost
DSpray button
ESteam control
F Ionic DeepSteam button (specic types only)
G Ionic DeepSteam light (specic types only)
HTemperature dial
I Specic types only: Amber temperature light with (specic types only)
red automatic shut-off (AUTO/OFF) indication.
J Specic types only: Amber temperature light with red automatic
shut-off (AUTO/OFF) indication
Mains cord
LType plate
MSoleplate
NCalc-Clean button
Not shown: Heat-resistant protective cover (specic types only)
Not shown: Delicate fabric protector (specic types 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.
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- 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 qualied 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 nished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when
you ll 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.

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding
electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the
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instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.

1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the soleplate.
2 Rinseanddrythellingcup.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
1 Makesuretheapplianceisunplugged.
2 Setthesteamcontroltoposition0(=nosteam)(Fig.2).
3 Openthecapofthellingopening.
4 Tilttheironbackwardsandusethellingcuptollthewatertank
withtapwateruptothemaximum.(Fig.3)
Do not ll the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Donotputperfume,vinegar,starch,descalingagents,ironingaidsor
other chemicals in the water tank.
,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.
5 Closethecapofthellingopening(‘click’)(Fig.4).
Setting the temperature
1 Specictypesonly:Removetheheat-resistantprotective
cover(Fig.5).
Donotleavetheheat-resistantprotectivecoveronthesoleplate
duringironing.
2 Puttheirononitsheel.
3 Tosettherequiredironingtemperature,turnthetemperaturedial
totheappropriateposition(Fig.6).
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Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
- 1 for synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)
- 1for silk
- 2for wool
- 3for 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 bres.
4 Putthemainspluginanearthedwallsocket.
,Theambertemperaturelightgoeson.
5 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.

Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the rst time.
This stops after a short while.
Steam ironing
1 Makesurethatthereisenoughwaterinthewatertank.
2 Settherequiredironingtemperature(seechapter‘Preparingfor
use’,section‘Settingthetemperature).
3 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 2to 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.
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Note: If the set ironing temperature is too low (MIN to 2), water may drip
from the soleplate (see chapter ‘Features, section ‘Drip stop’).

When you use the Ionic DeepSteam function during steam ironing, the
steam produced is ner than during regular steam ironing. Fine steam
reaches deeper, especially into thick fabrics. This helps you to remove
stubborn creases easily.
1 Followsteps1to3insection‘Steamironing’.
2 PressandholdtheIonicDeepSteambutton(Fig.8).
,TheIonicDeepSteamlightgoesonandyouhearahumming
sound.(Fig.9)
3 TheironnowproducesIonicDeepSteamtohelpyouremoveeven
thetoughestcreases.
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 Setthesteamcontroltoposition0(=nosteam)(Fig.2).
DonotusetheIonicDeepSteamfunction,asthisfunctionhasnoeffect
whenyouironwithoutsteam.
2 Settherequiredironingtemperature(seechapter‘Preparingfor
use’,section‘Settingthetemperature’).
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
1 Removethemainsplugfromthewallsocket.
2 Ifyouhavebeensteamironing,emptythewatertank.
3 Let the iron cool down in a safe place.
Features

You can use the spray function at any temperature to moisten the article
to be ironed. This helps remove stubborn creases.
1 Makesurethatthereisenoughwaterinthewatertank.
2 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 3 and MAX.
1 Pressandreleasethesteamboostbutton(Fig.11).
Vertical steam boost
1 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.
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The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it
has not been moved for a while.
,TheredAUTO/OFFindicationofthetemperaturelightashesto
indicatethattheironhasbeenswitchedoffbytheautomatic
shut-offfunction.
To let the iron heat up again:
1 Pickuptheironormoveitslightly.
,TheredAUTO/OFFindicationgoesout.
,Ifthetemperatureofthesoleplatehasdroppedbelowtheset
ironingtemperature,theambertemperaturelightgoeson.
2 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.

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.
1 Puttheirononthedelicatefabricprotector(‘click’)(Fig.13).
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning
1 Wipeakesandanyotherdepositsoffthesoleplatewithadamp
clothandanon-abrasive(liquid)cleaningagent.
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To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects.
Neveruseascouringpad,vinegarorotherchemicalstocleanthe
soleplate.
2 Cleantheupperpartoftheironwithadampcloth.
3 Regularlyrinsethewatertankwithwater.Emptythewatertank
afteryouhaverinsedit.

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.

Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your
area is very hard (i.e. when akes come out of the soleplate during
ironing), use the Calc-Clean function more frequently.
1 Makesuretheapplianceisunplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0.
3 Fillthewatertanktothemaximumlevel.
Donotputvinegarorotherdescalingagentsinthewatertank.
4 SetthetemperaturedialtoMAX(Fig.14).
5 Putthepluginanearthedwallsocket.
6 Unplugtheironwhenthetemperaturelightgoesout.
7 Holdtheironoverthesink,pressandholdtheCalc-Cleanbutton
andgentlyshaketheirontoandfro(Fig.15).
,Steamandboilingwatercomeoutofthesoleplate.Impuritiesand
akes(ifany)areushedout.
8 ReleasetheCalc-Cleanbuttonassoonasallthewaterinthetank
hasbeenusedup.
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Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities.

1 Puttheplugbackintothewallsocketandlettheironheatupto
let the soleplate dry.
2 Unplugtheironwhenithasreachedthesetironingtemperature.
3 Movethehotirongentlyoverapieceofusedclothtoremoveany
water stains that may have formed on the soleplate.
4 Lettheironcooldownbeforeyoustoreit.
Storage
1 Setthesteamcontroltoposition0andunplugtheiron.
2 Emptythewatertank(Fig.16).
3 Let the iron cool down in a safe place.
4 Windthemainscordandxitwiththecordbinder.(Fig.17)
5 Storetheirononitsheelonastablesurface.

You can store the iron on the heat-resistant protective cover immediately
after ironing. It is not necessary to let the iron cool down rst.
Donotusetheheat-resistantprotectivecoverduringironing.
1 Puttheironontheheat-resistantprotectivecover(Fig.18).
2 Insertthetipofthesoleplateintotheheat-resistantprotective
cover (1) and then press down the heel of the iron (2).

- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment (Fig. 19).
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
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 nd its phone number in the worldwide
guarantee leaet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country,
go to your local Philips dealer.

If the appliance does not work or does not work properly, rst 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 or to an authorised Philips service centre.
Problem Possiblecause Solution
The iron is
plugged in,
but the
soleplate is
cold.
There is a
connection
problem.
Check the mains cord, the plug
and the wall socket.
The temperature
dial is set to MIN. Set the temperature dial to the required position.
The iron
does not
produce any
steam.
There is not
enough water in
the water tank.
Fill the water tank (see chapter
‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Filling
the water tank’).
The steam control
is set to position 0. Set the steam control to a position between 1 and 6 (see
chapter ‘Using the appliance’,
section ‘Steam ironing’).
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Problem Possiblecause Solution
The iron is not hot
enough and/or the
drip-stop function
has been activated.
Set an ironing temperature that is
suitable for steam ironing ( 2to
MAX). Put the iron on its heel
and wait until the temperature
light has gone out before you
start ironing.
The iron
does not
produce a
steam
boost.
You have used the
steam boost
function too often
within a very short
period.
Continue ironing in horizontal
position and wait a while before
you use the steam boost function
again.
The iron is not hot
enough. Set an ironing temperature at which the steam boost function
can be used ( 3 to MAX). Put
the iron on its heel and wait until
the temperature light has gone
out before you use the steam
boost function.
Water
droplets
drip onto
the fabric
during
ironing.
You have not closed
the cap of the lling
opening properly.
Press the cap until you hear a
click.
You have put an
additive in the
water tank.
Rinse the water tank and do not
put any additive in the water tank.
The set
temperature is too
low for steam
ironing.
Set a temperature of or 2
higher.
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Problem Possiblecause Solution
You have used the
steam boost
function at a
temperature setting
below 3.
Set the temperature dial to a
setting between 3 and MAX.
Water drips
from the
soleplate
after the
iron has
cooled
down or
has been
stored.
You have put the
iron in horizontal
position with water
still left in the water
tank.
Empty the water tank.
Flakes and
impurities
come out of
the
soleplate
during
ironing.
Hard water forms
akes inside the
soleplate.
Use the Calc-Clean function one
or more times (see chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’,
section ‘Using the Calc-Clean
function’).
The red
light ashes
(specic
types only).
The automatic
shut-off function
has switched off the
iron (see chapter
‘Features’, section
‘Automatic shut-off
function’).
Move the iron slightly to
deactivate the automatic shut-off
function. The red AUTO/OFF light
goes out.
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Problem Possiblecause Solution
The iron
makes a
humming
sound.
The Ionic
DeepSteam
function is on.
If you hear the humming sound
when you iron without steam,
stop pressing the Ionic
DeepSteam button.The Ionic
DeepSteam function has no effect
when you iron without steam.
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Поздравления за вашата покупка и добре дошли във Philips! За да се
възползвате изцяло от предлаганата от Philips поддръжка,
регистрирайте продукта си на www.philips.com/welcome.
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 Дюза за пръскане
B Капачка на отвора за пълнене
C Парен удар
D Бутон за пръскане
E Регулиране на парата
F Бутон за йонизирана пара DeepSteam (само за определени
модели)
G Индикатор за йонизирана пара DeepSteam (само за определени
модели)
H Температурен регулатор
I Само за определени модели: Кехлибарен температурен
индикатор и (само за определени модели) червен индикатор за
автоматично изключване (AUTO/OFF).
J Само за определени модели: Кехлибарен температурен
индикатор с червен индикатор за автоматично
изключване (AUTO/OFF).
 Захранващ кабел
L Табелка с данни
M Гладеща повърхност
N Бутон Calc-Clean за почистване на накип
Не е показан: Термоустойчив предпазен капак (само за определени
модели)
Не е показан: Предпазител за фини тъкани (само за определени
модели)
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Преди да използвате уреда, прочетете внимателно това
ръководство за експлоатация и го запазете за справка в бъдеще.
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- Никога не потапяйте ютията във вода.
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- Преди да включите уреда в контакта, проверете дали
напрежението, отбелязано на табелката на уреда, отговаря на
напрежението на местната електрическа мрежа.
- Не използвайте уреда, ако щепселът, захранващият кабел или
самият уред имат видими повреди, както и ако уредът е падал
или тече.
- Ако захранващият кабел се повреди, той трябва винаги да се
подменя от Philips, упълномощен сервиз на Philips или подобни
квалифицирани лица, за да се избегне опасност.
- Никога не оставяйте уреда без наблюдение, когато е включен в
контакт.
- Този уред не е предназначен за ползване от хора (включително
деца) с намалени физически усещания или умствени недостатъци
или без опит и познания, ако са оставени без наблюдение и не са
инструктирани от страна на отговарящо за тяхната безопасност
лице относно начина на използване на уреда.
- Наглеждайте децата, за да не си играят с уреда.
- Не допускайте захранващият кабел да се допира до горещата
гладеща повърхност на ютията.
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- Включвайте уреда само в заземен мрежов контакт.
- Проверявайте редовно за евентуални повреди на захранващия
кабел.
- Гладещата плоча на ютията може да се нагорещи много и да
причини изгаряне при докосване.
- Когато сте свършили с гладенето, когато почиствате уреда,
когато пълните или изпразвате резервоара за вода, а също и
когато оставяте ютията дори за момент: поставете регулатора
на парата в положение 0, поставете ютията върху петата й и
изключете щепсела от контакта.
- Винаги поставяйте и използвайте ютията върху хоризонтална,
равна и стабилна повърхност.
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