Philips Premium GC4444 User manual

Steam Iron
GC4444, GC4440, GC4430, GC4425, GC4422,
GC4420, GC4415, GC4412, GC4411, GC4410

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GC4444, GC4440, GC4430, GC4425, GC4422, GC4420, GC4415, GC4412, GC4411, GC4410
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DEUTSCH 19
FRANÇAIS 33
ITALIANO 47
NEDERLANDS 61

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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)
ASpray nozzle
B Cap of lling opening
CSteam boost
DSpray button
ESteam control
FIonic DeepSteam button (GC4444, GC4440, GC4430)
GIonic DeepSteam light (GC4444, GC4440, GC4430)
HTemperature dial
IGC4425, GC4422, GC4420, GC4412:Amber temperature light with
red automatic shut-off (AUTO/OFF) indication. GC4415, GC4411,
GC4410:Amber temperature light
JGC4444, GC4440, GC4430: Amber temperature light with red
automatic shut-off (AUTO/OFF) indication
KMains cord
LType plate
MSoleplate
NCalc-Clean button
Not shown: Heat-resistant protective cover (GC4444, GC4440 only)
Not shown: Delicate fabric protector (GC4425, GC4415 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.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
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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Before rst use
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 GC4444, GC4440 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).
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
1for synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)
1for silk
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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.
Using the appliance
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.
Note: If the set ironing temperature is too low (MIN to 2), water may drip
from the soleplate (see chapter ‘Features, section ‘Drip stop’).
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Ironing with Ionic DeepSteam (GC4444, GC4440, GC4430
only)
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’).
After ironing
1 Removethemainsplugfromthewallsocket.
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2 Ifyouhavebeensteamironing,emptythewatertank.
3 Let the iron cool down in a safe place.
Features
Spray function
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 SteamTip 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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Automatic shut-off function (GC4444, GC4440, GC4430,
GC4425, GC4422, GC4420, GC4412 only)
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.
Delicate fabric protector (GC4425, GC4415 only)
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).
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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.
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.
Double-Active Calc System
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.
Using the Calc-Clean function
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.
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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(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.
Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities.
After the Calc-Clean process
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.
Heat-resistant protective cover (GC4444, GC4440 only)
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).
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Environment
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).
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 nd its phone number in the worldwide
guarantee leaet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country,
go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of
Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
Troubleshooting
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’).
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Problem Possiblecause Solution
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.
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 (3to
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.
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Problem Possiblecause Solution
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 3and
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 (GC4444,
GC4440, GC4430,
GC4425, GC4422,
GC4420, GC4412
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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Einführung
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu Ihrem Kauf und willkommen bei Philips! Um
den Support von Philips optimal zu nutzen, registrieren Sie Ihr Produkt
bitte unter www.philips.com/welcome.
Allgemeine Beschreibung (Abb. 1)
ASpraydüse
B Verschlusskappe der Einfüllöffnung
CDampfstoß
DSprühtaste
EDampfregler
FTaste für ionisierende DeepSteam-Funktion
(GC4444, GC4440, GC4430)
GAnzeige für ionisierende DeepSteam-Funktion
(GC4444, GC4440, GC4430)
HTemperaturregler
IGC4425, GC4422, GC4420, GC4412: GelbeTemperaturanzeige mit
roter Anzeige (AUTO/OFF) für automatische Endabschaltung.
GC4415, GC4411, GC4410: GelbeTemperaturanzeige
JGC4444, GC4440, GC4430: GelbeTemperaturanzeige mit roter
Anzeige (AUTO/OFF) für Abschaltautomatik
KNetzkabel
LTypenschild
MBügelsohle
NCalc-Clean-Taste
Ohne Abbildung: Hitzebeständige Unterlage (nur GC4444, GC4440)
Ohne Abbildung: Hitzeschutz für empndliche Textilien (nur
GC4425, GC4415)
Wichtig
Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vor dem Gebrauch des Geräts
aufmerksam durch und bewahren Sie sie für eine spätere Verwendung auf.
Gefahr
Tauchen Sie das Bügeleisen nicht in Wasser.-
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Warnhinweis
Prüfen Sie vor Inbetriebnahme des Geräts, ob die auf dem
Typenschild angegebene Betriebsspannung mit der örtlichen
Netzspannung übereinstimmt.
Benutzen Sie das Gerät nicht, wenn der Netzstecker, das Netzkabel
oder das Gerät selbst beschädigt ist oder wenn das Gerät
heruntergefallen ist bzw. wenn Flüssigkeit aus dem Gerät austritt.
Ist das Netzkabel defekt, darf es nur von einem Philips Service-Center
oder einer von Philips autorisierten Werkstatt durch ein Original-
Ersatzkabel ausgetauscht werden, um Gefährdungen zu vermeiden.
Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht unbeaufsichtigt, solange es mit dem
Stromnetz verbunden ist.
Dieses Gerät ist für Benutzer (einschl. Kinder) mit eingeschränkten
physischen, sensorischen oder psychischen Fähigkeiten bzw. ohne
jegliche Erfahrung oder Vorwissen nur dann geeignet, wenn eine
angemessene Aufsicht oder ausführliche Anleitung zur Benutzung des
Geräts durch eine verantwortliche Person sichergestellt ist.
Achten Sie darauf, dass Kinder nicht mit dem Gerät spielen.
Lassen Sie das Netzkabel nicht mit der heißen Bügelsohle in Kontakt
kommen.
Achtung
Schließen Sie das Gerät nur an eine geerdete Steckdose an.
Überprüfen Sie das Netzkabel regelmäßig auf mögliche
Beschädigungen.
Achten Sie darauf, dass Sie die heiße Bügelsohle nicht berühren, um
Verbrennungen zu vermeiden.
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 immer auf einer stabilen, ebenen und
waagerechten Unterlage.
Geben Sie weder Duftstoffe, Essig, Wäschesteife, Entkalkungsmittel,
Bügelzusätze noch andere Chemikalien in den Wasserbehälter.
Dieses Gerät ist nur für den Gebrauch im Haushalt bestimmt.
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