Philips Premium GC4444 User manual

Steam Iron
GC4444, GC4440, GC4430, GC4425, GC4422
GC4420, GC4410

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GC4444, GC4440, GC4430, GC4425, GC4422, GC4420, GC4410
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DEUTSCH 18
FRANÇAIS 31
ITALIANO 44
NEDERLANDS 56

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General description (Fig. 1)
ASpray nozzle
B Capofllingopening
CSteam boost
DSpray button
ESteam control
F IonicDeepSteambutton(GC4444/GC4440/GC4430)
G IonicDeepSteamlight(GC4444/GC4440/GC4430)
H Temperaturedial
I Ambertemperaturelight(GC4425/GC4422/GC4420/GC4410)and
redautomaticshut-off(AUTO/OFF)indication(GC4425/GC4422/
GC4420)
J Ambertemperaturelightandredautomaticshut-off(AUTO/OFF)
indication(GC4444/GC4440/GC4430)
K Mainscord
LType plate
MSoleplate
N Calc-Cleanbutton
Not shown: Heat-resistant protective cover (GC4444/GC4440)
Not shown: Delicate fabric protector (GC4425 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 qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
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Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the
mains.
Never immerse the iron and the stand, if provided, in water.
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.
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 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 and the stand, if provided, on a stable,
level and horizontal surface.
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inaccordancewith
theinstructionsinthisinstructionmanual,theapplianceissafetouse
accordingtoscienticevidenceavailabletoday.
Before rst use
1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the soleplate.
2 Rinse and clean the lling cup.
Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the rst time.
This will cease after a short while.
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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 ll the water tank with tap water up to
the maximum level by means of the lling cup. (Fig. 3)
Donotllthe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 Type 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 and set the required ironing temperature
by turning the temperature dial to the appropriate position (Fig. 6).
Checkthelaundrycarelabelfortherequiredironingtemperature:
1 Syntheticfabrics(e.g.acrylic,nylon,polyamide,polyester)
1 Silk
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.
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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bres.
3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
The amber temperature light goes on (Fig. 7).
4 When 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.
Using the appliance
Steam ironing
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter
‘Preparing for use’).
3 Select 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3toMAX)
Note:The iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been
reached.
Note: If the selected ironing temperature is too low (MIN to 2) water may
drip from the soleplate (see section ‘Drip stop’).
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intothefabric.Thishelpsyoutoeasilyremovestubborn
creases.
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in section ‘Steam ironing’.
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2 Press and hold the Ionic DeepSteam button (Fig. 9).
The Ionic DeepSteam light goes on and you hear a humming
sound. (Fig. 10)
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 does not
have an effect when you iron without steam
2 Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter
‘Preparing for use’).
After ironing
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
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toremovestubborncreasesatany
temperature.
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