Philips GC4800 series User manual
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GC4800 series
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Introduction
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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
future reference.
Danger
Warning
or leaks.
mains.
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
appliance.
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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 lower than 16A
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.
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.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam).
3
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with tap water up to the maximum level.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or
other chemicals in the water tank.
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Selecting the temperature and steam setting
Fabric type Temperature
setting
Steam setting 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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ironing.
2 Put the iron on its heel.
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3 To set the required ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial
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.
5 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
,The amber temperature light goes on.
6 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.
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
1 Make sure that there is water in the water tank.
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Note:The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it reaches the set
temperature.
Steam ironing with extra steam
1 For extra steam during ironing, press and hold the steam boost
button.
stubborn creases easily.
1 Make sure that there is water in the water tank.
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4 Press the Ionic DeepSteam button once to switch on the Ionic
DeepSteam function.
,The blue Ionic DeepSteam light goes on and you hear a humming
sound.
,The iron now produces Ionic DeepSteam to help you remove even
the toughest creases.
5 Press the Ionic DeepSteam button again to switch off the Ionic
DeepSteam function.
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.
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Features
You can use the spray function at any temperature to moisten the article
1 Make sure that there is water in the water tank.
2 Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be
ironed.
part of your garment.
The steam boost function can only be used at temperature settings
between 3
1 Press and release the steam boost button.
1 You can also use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in
vertical position.
Never direct the steam at people.
Drip stop
,
To let the iron heat up again:
1 Pick up the iron or move it slightly.
,
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,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.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning
1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the plug from the wall
socket and let the iron cool down.
2
To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects.
Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the
soleplate.
3 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank
after you have rinsed it.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0.
3 Fill the water tank to the MAX level.
Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank.
4 Set the temperature dial to MAX.
5 Put the plug in an earthed wall socket.
6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.
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and gently shake the iron to and fro.
,Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate. Impurities and
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has been used up.
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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.
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
website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care
go to your local Philips dealer.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The iron is plugged
is cold.
There is a connection
problem.
socket.
The temperature dial is set
to MIN.
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.
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.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
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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