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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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. 11).
Steam boost function
Ashotofsteam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2andMAX.
1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 12).
Vertical steam boost
1 The 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 (GC4444/GC4440/
GC4430/GC4425/GC4422/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)
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Tolettheironheatupagain:
Pickuptheironormoveitslightly.
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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.
Delicate fabric protector (GC4425 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willnotbe
visiblewhenyouwearorusethearticle.
1 Put the iron on the delicate fabric protector (‘click’) (Fig. 15).
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, you should 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.
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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akescomeoutofthesoleplateduring
ironing),theCalc-Cleanfunctionshouldbeused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 Select the maximum ironing temperature (Fig. 16).
5 Put the plug in an earthed wall socket.
6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.
7 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean button
and gently shake the iron to and fro (Fig. 17).
Steamandboilingwaterwillcomeoutofthesoleplate.Impuritiesand
akes(ifany)willbe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
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.
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Storage
1 Set the steam control to position 0 and unplug the iron.
2 Empty the water tank (Fig. 18).
3 Let the iron cool down. Wind the mains cord and x it with the
cord binder. (Fig. 19)
4 Always store the emptied iron on its heel on a stable surface.
Heat-resistant protective cover (GC4444/GC4440 only)
Do not use the heat-resistant protective cover during ironing.
1 Put the iron on the heat-resistant protective cover (Fig. 20).
2 Wind the mains cord and x it with the cord binder.
3 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.
Environment
Do not throw the appliance away 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 will help to preserve the
environment (Fig. 21).
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nditsphonenumberintheworldwide
guaranteeleaet).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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Frequently asked questions
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.
Question Answer
Whydoesthe
ironstaycold,
althoughIhave
pluggeditin?
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.
Whydoesn’tthe
ironproduceany
steam?
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(2toMAX).Puttheirononitsheeland
waituntilthetemperaturelighthasgoneout
beforeyoustartironing.
Whydoesn’tthe
ironproducea
steam boost or a
verticalsteam
boost?
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.
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Question Answer
Theironmaynotbehotenough.Select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.
Whydowater
dropletsdrip
ontothefabric?
Thecapofthellingopeningmaynothavebeen
closedproperly.Pressthecapuntilyouhearaclick.
Anadditivemayhavebeenpouredintothewater
tank.Rinsethewatertankanddonotputany
additiveinthewatertank.
Whydoakes
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’).
Whydoesthe
redlight
(GC4444/
GC4440/
GC4430GC4420
only)blink?
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(GC4444/GC4440/GC4430GC4420
only).
Whydoeswater
dripfromthe
soleplate after
theironhas
cooleddownor
hasbeenstored?
Youmayhaveputtheironinhorizontalposition
withwaterstillleftinthewatertank.Emptythe
watertank.
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Question Answer
Whydoesthe
ironmake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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Allgemeine Beschreibung (Abb. 1)
ASpraydüse
B VerschlusskappederEinfüllöffnung
C Dampfstoß
D Sprühtaste
E Dampfregler
F TastefürionisierendeDeepSteam-Funktion
(GC4444/GC4440/GC4430)
G AnzeigefürionisierendeDeepSteam-Funktion
(GC4444/GC4440/GC4430)
H Temperaturregler
I GelbeTemperaturanzeige(GC4425/GC4422/GC4420/GC4410)und
roteAnzeige(AUTO/OFF)fürAbschaltautomatik(GC4425/GC4422/
GC4420)
J GelbeTemperaturanzeigeundroteAnzeige(AUTO/OFF)für
Abschaltautomatik(GC4444/GC4440/GC4430)
K Netzkabel
L Typenschild
M Bügelsohle
N Calc-Clean-Taste
Ohne Abbildung: Hitzebeständige Unterlage (GC4444/GC4440)
Nicht abgebildet: Hitzeschutz für empndliche Textilien (nur
GC4425)
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.
Verwenden Sie das Gerät nicht, wenn der Netzstecker, das
Netzkabel oder das Gerät selbst beschädigt ist oder das Gerät
heruntergefallen ist bzw. leckt.
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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.
Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht unbeaufsichtigt, solange es mit dem
Stromnetz verbunden ist.
Tauchen Sie das Bügeleisen und die Ladestation (sofern
mitgeliefert) nicht in Wasser.
Dieses Gerät ist für Benutzer (einschl. Kinder) mit eingeschränkten
physischen, sensorischen oder psychischen Fähigkeiten bzw. ohne
jegliche Erfahrung oderVorwissen 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.
Achten Sie darauf, dass Sie die heiße Bügelsohle nicht berühren, um
Verbrennungen 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.
Elektromagnetische Felder (EMF; Electro Magnetic Fields)
DiesesPhilipsGeräterfülltsämtlicheNormenbezüglich
elektromagnetischerFelder(EMF).Nachaktuellenwissenschaftlichen
ErkenntnissenistdasGerätsicherimGebrauch,sofernesordnungsgemäß
undentsprechenddenAnweisungenindieserBedienungsanleitung
gehandhabtwird.
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Vor dem ersten Gebrauch
1 Entfernen Sie Aufkleber, Schutzfolie bzw. Plastikabdeckung von der
Bügelsohle.
2 Spülen Sie den Einfüllbecher aus und reinigen Sie ihn.
Hinweis: Beim ersten Gebrauch gibt das Gerät möglicherweise etwas Rauch
ab. Dies geht nach kurzer Zeit vorüber.
Für den Gebrauch vorbereiten
Den Wasserbehälter füllen
1 Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose.
2 Stellen Sie den Dampfregler auf “0” (kein Dampf) (Abb. 2).
3 Öffnen Sie dieVerschlusskappe der Einfüllöffnung.
4 Kippen Sie das Bügeleisen nach hinten und füllen Sie den Behälter
mithilfe des Einfüllbechers bis zur oberen Markierung mit Leitungs
wasser. (Abb. 3)
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.
5 Schließen Sie dieVerschlusskappe der Einfüllöffnung, bis sie hörbar
einrastet (Abb. 4).
Die Temperatur einstellen
1 Nur GC4444/GC4440: Entfernen Sie die hitzebeständige
Unterlage (Abb. 5).
Lassen Sie die hitzebeständige Unterlage keinesfalls während des
Bügelns an der Bügelsohle.
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