Philips GC4800 series User manual

GC4800 series

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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.
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 Spray nozzle
 Cap of lling opening
 Spray button
 Steam control
 Steam boost button
 Ionic DeepSteam button (GC4880, GC4875,
GC4870 only)
 Ionic DeepSteam light (GC4880, GC4875,
GC4870 only)
 Temperature dial
 Amber temperature light (all types)/red auto-off
light (GC4880, GC4875, GC4870, GC4865,
GC4860, GC4856 only).
 Mains cord
 Type plate
 Soleplate
 Calc-Clean button
Not shown: Heat-resistant protective cover
(GC4880 only)
Not shown: lling cup
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Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
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- Never immerse the iron in water.
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- Check to make sure the mains socket has the
correct rating (16A, depending on the type)
before you connect the appliance.
- 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 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.
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- 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
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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 instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
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1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic
from the soleplate.
2 Rinse and dry the lling cup.
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
You can use normal tap water to ll 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.
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2 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no
steam).
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 level.
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.
5 Close the cap of the lling opening (‘click’).
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Fabric type Temperature
setting Steam setting Steam boost Ionic DeepSteam
(specic
types only)
Linen MAX 5-6 \yes
Cotton 33-4 \yes
Wool 21-2 N.A. yes
Silk 10 N.A. N.A.
Synthetic
fabrics (e.g.
acrylic, nylon,
polyamide,
polyester)
10 N.A. N.A.
1 Specic types only: remove the heat-resistant
protective cover.
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 (see the ‘Temperature and steam
settings’ table above).
Check the laundry care label for the fabric type.
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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.
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 Set the appropriate steam setting (see the
‘Temperature and steam settings’ table above).
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.
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Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use
it for the rst time. This ceases after a short while.
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1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no
steam).
2 Set the required ironing temperature (see
chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Selecting
the temperature and steam setting’).
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1 Make sure that there is water in the water
tank.
2 Set the required ironing temperature (see
chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Selecting
the temperature and steam setting’).
3 Set the appropriate steam setting (see
chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Selecting
the temperature and steam setting’).
Note: The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it
reaches the set temperature.
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1 For extra steam during ironing, press and hold
the steam boost button.
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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 Make sure that there is water in the water
tank.
2 Set the required ironing temperature (see
chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Selecting
the temperature and steam setting’).
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3 Set the appropriate steam setting (see chapter
‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Selecting the
temperature and steam setting’).
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 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.
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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 water in the water
tank.
2 Press the spray button several times to
moisten the article to be ironed.
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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.
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1 You can also use the steam boost
function when you hold the iron in vertical
position.
This is useful for removing creases from hanging
clothes, curtains etc.
Never direct the steam at people.
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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
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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 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 light 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.

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1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove
the plug from the wall socket and let the iron
cool down.
2 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.
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.

- The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging
the steam vents. This tablet is constantly active and
does not need to be replaced.
- The Calc-Clean function removes the scale
particles from the iron.
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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 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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7 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the
Calc-Clean button and gently shake the iron to
and fro.
,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.
9 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still
contains a lot of impurities.
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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.
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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.
4 Wind the mains cord around the cord storage
facility and x it with the cord clip.
5 Store the iron on its heel in a dry and safe
place.
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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 Wind the mains cord around the cord storage
facility and x it with the cord clip.
2 Put the iron on the heat-resistant protective
cover.
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- 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.
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If you need information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at
or contact the Philips
Consumer Care Centre in your country (you nd its
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phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaet). If
there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country,
go to your local Philips dealer.
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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’).
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 ( 2 to
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
wait until the temperature light has
gone out before you start ironing.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
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.
You have used the
steam boost function
at a temperature
setting below 3.
Set the temperature dial to a setting
between 3 and MAX.
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