Philips GC4800 series User manual
GC4800 series
User manual
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!
your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Spray nozzle
2 Filling opening
3 Spray button
4 Steam control
5 Steam boost button
8 Temperature dial
10 Mains cord
11 Type plate
12 Soleplate
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
Danger
Warning
connect the appliance.
appliance has been dropped or leaks.
a hazard.
connected to the mains.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
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.
and may cause burns if touched.
socket.
horizontal surface.
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
1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the soleplate.
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Preparing for use
Filling 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.
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2 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam).
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other chemicals in the water tank.
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Selecting the temperature and steam setting
Fabric type
Steam boost Ionic DeepSteam
Linen \yes
Cotton 3 \yes
Wool 2 N.A. yes
Silk 10 N.A. N.A.
Synthetic fabrics (e.g.
10 N.A. N.A.
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table above).
Check the laundry care label for the fabric type.
when you wear or use the article.
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Note: Make sure that the steam setting you select is suitable for the set ironing
temperature.
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This ceases after a short while.
Ironing without steam
1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam).
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Steam ironing
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Note:The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it reaches the set
temperature.
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Steam ironing with extra steam
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stubborn creases easily.
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,
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Note:The Ionic DeepSteam function is only effective when it is used in
combination with a steam setting and a temperature setting between 2and
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.
Features
You can use the spray function at any temperature to moisten the article
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ironed.
part of your garment.
The steam boost function can only be used at temperature settings
between 3
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vertical position.
Never direct the steam at people.
Drip stop
,
To let the iron heat up again:
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,
,
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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
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socket and let the iron cool down.
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To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects.
soleplate.
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2 Set the steam control to position 0.
3 Fill the water tank to the MAX level.
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,
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the soleplate dry.
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water stains that may have formed on the soleplate.
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Storage
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3 Let the iron cool down in a safe place.
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the cord clip.
5 Store the iron on its heel in a dry and safe place.
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the cord clip.
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Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
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website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care
go to your local Philips dealer.
Problem
The iron is plugged
is cold.
There is a connection
problem.
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
The steam control is set to
position 0. Set the steam control to a position between 1
The iron is not hot enough
Set an ironing temperature that is suitable for
steam ironing ( 2
its heel and wait until the temperature light has
gone out before you start ironing.
The iron does not
produce a steam
boost.
boost function too often
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
Put the iron on its heel and wait until the
temperature light has gone out before you use
the steam boost function.
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Problem
Water droplets drip
onto the fabric during
ironing.
Press the cap until you hear a click.
the water tank. Rinse the water tank and do not put any
The set temperature is too
low for steam ironing. Set a temperature of or 2higher.
boost function at a
temperature setting
below 3.
Set the temperature dial to a setting between
3
Water drips from the
soleplate after the
iron has cooled down
or has been stored.
horizontal position with
water still left in the water
tank.
Flakes and impurities
come out of the
soleplate during
ironing.
inside the soleplate.
function has switched off the
light goes out.
The iron makes a
humming sound. The Ionic DeepSteam
function is on. If you hear the humming sound when you iron
button to switch off the Ionic DeepSteam
function.The Ionic DeepSteam function has no
effect when you iron without steam.
The humming sound
Ionic DeepSteam
function is on.
The sound stopped because
you placed the iron on its
heel.
The humming sound resumes as soon as you
continue to iron.
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