Philips Premium GC4440 User manual

Steam Iron
GC4440, GC4430, GC4420, GC4410

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ENGLISH 6
DEUTSCH 17
NORSK 29
SVENSKA 40
SUOMI 51
DANSK 62
GC4440, GC4430, GC4420, GC4410

General description
ASpray nozzle
BCap of filling opening
CSteam boost
DSpray button
ESteam control
FIonic steam button (GC4440/GC4430)
GIonic steam light (GC4440/GC4430)
HTemperature dial
IAmber temperature light (GC4420/GC4410) and red automatic
shut-off (AUTO/OFF) indication (GC4420 only)
JAmber temperature light and red automatic shut-off (AUTO/OFF)
indication (GC4440/GC4430)
KMains cord
LType plate
MSoleplate
NCalc-Clean button
Not shown: Heat-resistant protective cover (GC4440 only)
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and
save them for future reference.
◗Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to
the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
◗Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
◗Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance
itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped
or is leaking.
◗Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
◗If the mains cord is damaged, it must be 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.
◗Never immerse the iron and the stand, if provided, in water.
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◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
◗The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may
cause burns if touched.
◗Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate
when it is hot.
◗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 and the stand, if provided, on a
stable, level and horizontal surface.
◗This appliance is intended for household use only.
Before first use
1Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the soleplate.
2Rinse and clean the filling cup.
BThe iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time.
This will cease after a short while.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
1Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (fig. 2).
3Open the cap of the filling opening.
4Tilt the iron backwards and fill the water tank with tap water up
to the maximum level by means of the filling cup (fig. 3).
Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or
other chemicals in the water tank.
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◗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.
5Close the cap of the filling opening ('click') (fig. 4).
Setting the temperature
1Type GC4440 only: remove the heat-resistant protective cover
(fig. 5).
Do not leave the heat-resistant protective cover on the soleplate
during ironing.
2Put the iron on its heel and set the required ironing temperature
by turning the temperature dial to the appropriate position (fig. 6).
-1Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)
-1Silk
-2Wool
-3Cotton
- MAX 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.Avoid using the spray function to prevent
stains.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature,
such as those made of synthetic fibres.
3Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
◗The amber temperature light goes on (fig. 7).
4When the amber temperature light has gone out, wait a while
before you start ironing.
The temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.
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Using the appliance
Steam ironing
1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter
'Preparing for use').
3Select the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam
setting you select is suitable for the ironing temperature selected:
(fig. 8).
- 1 - 3 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2to 3)
- 4 - 6 for strong steam (temperature settings 3to MAX)
BThe iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been
reached.
BIf the selected ironing temperature is too low (MIN to 2) water may
drip from the soleplate (see section 'Drip stop').
Ironing with Ionic DeepSteam (GC4440/GC4430 only)
When you use the ionic function during steam ironing, the steam
produced will be finer than during regular steam ironing. Fine steam
penetrates deeper into the fabric.This helps you to easily remove
stubborn creases.
1Follow steps 1 to 3 in section 'Steam ironing'.
2Switch the ionic function on by pressing the ionic steam button
('click') (fig. 9).
◗The ionic steam light goes on and you will hear a humming sound
(fig. 10).
3You can now start ionic steam ironing.
◗The humming sound automatically stops when you put the iron
on its heel, although the ionic function stays on.
4To deactivate the ionic function, press the ionic steam button
again ('click').You will continue ironing with normal steam.
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BThe ionic function is only effective when it is used in combination with a
steam setting and a temperature setting between 2and MAX.
Switch off the ionic steam function when ironing without steam and/or
at low temperature settings. However, ironing at low temperatures
without steam with the ionic function switched on will not damage the
iron.
BThe ionic steam output may vary from time to time, depending on the
ironing temperature.
Ironing without steam
1Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (fig. 2).
2Make sure the ionic function is off.
3Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter
'Preparing for use').
Features
Spray function
You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any
temperature.
1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be
ironed (fig. 11).
Concentrated steam boost from the special SteamTip
A shot of steam from the 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 2and MAX.
1Press and release the steam boost button (fig. 12).
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Vertical steam boost
1The steam boost function can also be used when you hold the
iron in vertical position (fig. 13).
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.
Electronic safety shut-off function
(GC4440/GC4430/GC4420 only)
◗The electronic safety shut-off function automatically switches off
the iron if it has not been moved for a while.
◗The red AUTO/OFF light starts blinking to indicate that the iron
has been switched off by the electronic safety shut-off function
(fig. 14).
To let the iron heat up again:
- 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.
- If the amber temperature light goes on after you have moved the
iron, wait for it to go out before you start ironing.
- 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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Cleaning and maintenance
After ironing
1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
down.
2Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp
cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.
To keep the soleplate smooth, you should avoid hard contact with
metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals
to clean the soleplate.
3Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
4Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank
after cleaning.
Double-Active Calc System
◗The anti-calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents.
◗The anti-calc tablet is constantly active and does not need
replacement.
◗The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles.
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), the Calc-Clean function should be used more frequently.
1Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2Set the steam control to position 0.
3Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank.
4Select the maximum ironing temperature (fig. 15).
5Put the plug in an earthed wall socket.
6Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.
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7Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean
button and gently shake the iron to and fro (fig. 16).
Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and
flakes (if any) will be flushed out.
8Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as all the water in the
tank has been used up.
Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of
impurities.
After the Calc-Clean process
- Put the plug in the wall socket and let the iron heat up to allow the
soleplate to dry.
- Unplug the iron when it has reached the set ironing temperature.
- Move the hot iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any
water stains that may have formed on the soleplate.
- Let the iron cool down before you store it.
Storage
1Set the steam control to position 0 and unplug the iron.
2Empty the water tank (fig. 17).
3Let the iron cool down.Wind the mains cord and fix it with the
cord binder (fig. 18).
4Always store the emptied iron on its heel on a stable surface.
Heat-resistant protective cover (GC4440 only)
Do not use the heat-resistant protective cover during ironing.
1Put the iron on the heat-resistant protective cover (fig. 19).
2Wind the mains cord and fix it with the cord binder.
3You can store the iron on the heat-resistant protective cover
immediately after ironing. It is not necessary to let the iron cool
down first.
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Environment
◗Do not throw the appliance away 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 will help to preserve the
environment (fig. 20).
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips
website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care
Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in
your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service
Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
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Answer
There may be a connection problem. Check the
mains cord, the plug and the wall socket.
The temperature dial may have been set to
MIN. Set the temperature dial to the required
position.
There may not be enough water in the water
tank. Fill the water tank (see chapter 'Preparing
for use').
The steam control may have been set to position
0. Set the steam control to a position between
1 and 6 (see chapter 'Using the appliance').
The iron may not be hot enough and/or the
drip-stop function may have been activated.
Select 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 steam boost function may have been used
too often within a very short period. Continue
ironing in horizontal position and wait a while
before using the steam boost function again.
The iron may not be hot enough. Select 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 cap of the filling opening may not have
been closed properly. Press the cap until you
hear a click.
Question
Why does the iron stay cold,
although I have plugged it in?
Why doesn't the iron
produce any steam?
Why doesn't the iron
produce a steam boost or a
vertical steam boost?
Why do water droplets drip
onto the fabric?
Frequently asked questions
If the appliance does not work or does not work properly, first 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.

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Answer
An additive may have been poured into the
water tank. Rinse the water tank and do not
put any additive in the water tank.
Hard water forms flakes inside the soleplate.
Use the Calc-Clean function one or more
times (see chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance').
The electronic safety shut-off function may
have switched the iron off (see chapter
'Features'). Move the iron slightly to deactivate
the electronic safety shut-off function.The red
AUTO/OFF light goes out
(GC4440/GC4430GC4420 only).
The iron may have been put in horizontal
position with water still left in the water tank.
Empty the water tank and set the steam
control to position 0 after use. Store the iron
on its heel.
You have put the iron aside on its soleplate.
Always place the iron on its heel when you
put it aside during ironing.
The ionic function may be switched on. Switch
the ionic function off.
Question
Why do flakes and impurities
come out of the soleplate
during ironing.
Why does the red light
(GC4440/GC4430GC4420
only) blink?
Why does water drip from
the soleplate after the iron has
cooled down or has been
stored?
Why does the iron make a
sound when I put it aside
during ironing?
Why does the iron make a
humming sound when I am
ironing without steam?

Allgemeine Beschreibung
ASpraydüse
BVerschlusskappe der Einfüllöffnung
CDampfstoß
DSprühtaste
EDampfregler
FTaste für ionisierenden Dampfstoß (GC4440/GC4430)
GAnzeige für ionisierenden Dampfstoß (GC4440/GC4430)
HTemperaturregler
IGelbeTemperaturanzeige (GC4420/GC4410) und rote
(AUTO/OFF) Anzeige für Abschaltautomatik (nur GC4420)
JGelbeTemperaturanzeige und rote Anzeige (AUTO/OFF) für
Abschaltautomatik (GC4440/GC4430)
KNetzkabel
LTypenschild
MBügelsohle
NCalc-CleanTaste
Ohne Abbildung: Hitzebeständige Unterlage (nur GC4440)
Wichtig
Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vor dem ersten Gebrauch des
Geräts sorgfältig durch, und bewahren Sie sie für eine spätere
Verwendung auf.
◗Prüfen Sie vor Inbetriebnahme des Geräts, ob die auf dem
Typenschild angegebene Betriebsspannung mit der örtlichen
Netzspannung übereinstimmt.
◗Schließen Sie das Gerät nur an eine geerdete Steckdose an.
◗Benutzen Sie das Gerät nicht, wenn der Netzstecker, das
Netzkabel oder das Gerät selbst beschädigt ist oder das Gerät
heruntergefallen ist bzw. leckt.
◗Überprüfen Sie das Netzkabel regelmäßig auf mögliche
Beschädigungen.
◗Wenn das Netzkabel defekt oder beschädigt ist, darf es nur von
einem Philips Service-Center oder einer von Philips autorisierten
Werkstatt durch ein Original-Ersatzkabel ausgetauscht werden,
um Gefährdungen zu vermeiden.
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◗Lassen Sie das eingeschaltete Gerät niemals unbeaufsichtigt.
◗Tauchen Sie das Bügeleisen und die Ladestation nicht in Wasser.
◗Halten Sie das Gerät außerhalb der Reichweite von Kindern.
◗Achten Sie darauf, dass Sie die heiße Bügelsohle nicht berühren,
umVerbrennungen zu vermeiden.
◗Achten Sie darauf, dass das Netzkabel nicht mit der heißen
Bügelsohle in Kontakt kommt.
◗Stellen Sie den Dampfregler auf "0", stellen Sie das Bügeleisen
aufrecht und ziehen Sie den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose, wenn
Sie das Bügeln beenden, das Gerät reinigen, den Wasserbehälter
füllen bzw. leeren oder den Raum - auch nur für kurze Zeit -
verlassen.
◗Verwenden Sie das Bügeleisen und die Ladestation (sofern
mitgeliefert) auf einer stabilen, ebenen und waagerechten
Unterlage.
◗Dieses Gerät ist nur für den Gebrauch im Haushalt bestimmt.
Vor dem ersten Gebrauch
1Entfernen Sie Aufkleber, Schutzfolie bzw. Plastikabdeckung von
der Bügelsohle.
2Spülen Sie den Einfüllbecher aus und reinigen Sie ihn.
BBeim ersten Gebrauch gibt das Gerät möglicherweise etwas Rauch ab.
Dies geht nach kurzer Zeit vorüber.
Für den Gebrauch vorbereiten
Den Wasserbehälter füllen
1Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose.
2Stellen Sie den Dampfregler auf "0" (kein Dampf) (Abb. 2).
3Öffnen Sie dieVerschlusskappe der Einfüllöffnung.
4Kippen Sie das Bügeleisen nach hinten und füllen Sie den Behälter
mithilfe des Einfüllbechers bis zur oberen Markierung mit
Leitungswasser (Abb. 3).
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Überschreiten Sie beim Füllen des Wasserbehälters nicht die
Markierung MAX.
Geben Sie weder Duftstoffe, Essig,Wäschesteife, Entkalkungsmittel,
Bügelzusätze noch andere Chemikalien in den Wasserbehälter.
◗Wenn das Leitungswasser in Ihrer Gegend sehr hart ist, sollte zu
gleichen Teilen Leitungswasser und destilliertes Wasser oder
ausschließlich destilliertes Wasser verwendet werden.
5Schließen Sie dieVerschlusskappe der Einfüllöffnung, bis sie hörbar
einrastet (Abb. 4).
DieTemperatur einstellen
1Nur GC4440: Entfernen Sie die hitzebeständige Unterlage (Abb. 5).
Lassen Sie die hitzebeständige Unterlage keinesfalls während des
Bügelns an der Bügelsohle.
2Stellen Sie das Bügeleisen aufrecht und wählen Sie durch Drehen
des Temperaturreglers die geeignete Bügeltemperatur (Abb. 6).
Prüfen Sie das Etikett im Wäsche-/Kleidungsstück auf die erforderliche
Bügeltemperatur:
-1Synthetikfasern (z. B.Acryl, Nylon, Polyamid, Polyester)
-1Seide
-2Wolle
-3Baumwolle
- MAX Leinen
Wenn Sie nicht wissen, um welche Art von Gewebe es sich handelt,
ermitteln Sie die richtigeTemperatur durch Bügeln einer Stelle, die
normalerweise nicht sichtbar ist.
Seide,Wolle und Kunstfasern: Bügeln Sie das Gewebe von links, um
glänzende Stellen zu vermeiden. Die Sprühfunktion sollte nicht
verwendet werden, um Wasserflecken zu vermeiden.
Beginnen Sie stets mit denTextilien, die eine niedrige
Temperatureinstellung erfordern, etwa mit synthetischen Stoffen.
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3Stecken Sie den Netzstecker in eine geerdete Steckdose.
◗Die gelbe Temperaturanzeige leuchtet auf (Abb. 7).
4Wenn die gelbe Temperaturanzeige erloschen ist, sollten Sie noch
einen Moment warten, bis Sie mit dem Bügeln beginnen.
DieTemperaturanzeige leuchtet während des Bügels gelegentlich auf.
Das Gerät verwenden
Dampfbügeln
1Überprüfen Sie, ob sich genügend Wasser im Wasserbehälter
befindet.
2Stellen Sie die empfohlene Bügeltemperatur ein (siehe Kapitel
"Für den Gebrauch vorbereiten").
3Wählen Sie die gewünschte Dampfeinstellung.Vergewissern Sie
sich, dass diese Einstellung zur gewählten Temperatur passt:
(Abb. 8).
- 1 bis 3: mäßiger Dampf - Temperatureinstellung 2bis 3.
- 4 bis 6: starker Dampf -Temperatureinstellung 3bis MAX.
BDas Gerät gibt Dampf aus, sobald die eingestellte Temperatur erreicht
ist.
BIst die eingestellte Bügeltemperatur zu niedrig (MIN bis 2), treten
unter Umständen Wassertropfen aus der Bügelsohle aus (siehe Kapitel
"Tropf-Stopp").
Bügeln mit ionisierender DeepSteam-Funktion (nur
GC4440/GC4430)
Wenn Sie beim Dampfbügeln die Ionisierungsfunktion aktivieren, wird
ein feinerer Dampf als beim normalen Dampfbügeln erzeugt, der tiefer
ins Gewebe eindringt. Das erleichtert Ihnen das Ausbügeln hartnäckiger
Falten.
1Folgen Sie den Schritten 1 bis 3 im Kapitel "Dampfbügeln".
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