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Introduction
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General description (Fig. 1)
ASpray nozzle
B Cap of lling opening
CSteam boost
DSpray button
ESteam control
FIonic DeepSteam button (RI4444, RI4440, RI4430)
GIonic DeepSteam light (RI4444, RI4440, RI4430)
HTemperature dial
IRI4425, RI4422, RI4420, RI4412: Amber temperature
light with red automatic shut-off (AUTO/OFF) indicat
ion. RI4415, RI4411, RI4410: Amber temperature light
JRI4444, RI4440, RI4430: 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 (RI4444,
RI4440 only)
Not shown: Delicate fabric protector (RI4425, RI4415
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.
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 Walita, a service centre authorised
by Philips Walita or similarly qualied 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 Walita 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 scientic
evidence available today.
Before first use
1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from
the soleplate.
2 Rinseanddrythellingcup.
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Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
1 Makesuretheapplianceisunplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no
steam)(Fig.2).
3 Openthecapofthellingopening.
4 Tilttheironbackwardsandusethellingcup
tollthewatertankwithtapwateruptothe
maximum.(Fig.3)
Do not ll the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Donotputperfume,vinegar,starch,descalingagents,
ironingaidsorotherchemicalsinthewatertank.
Ifthetapwaterinyourareaisveryhard,weadvise
youtomixitwithanequalportionofdistilled
water,ortousedistilledwateronly.
5 Closethecapofthellingopening(‘click’)(Fig.4).
Setting the temperature
1 RI4444, RI4440 only: Remove the heat-resistant
protectivecover(Fig.5).
Do not leave the heat-resistant protective cover on the
soleplateduringironing.
2 Puttheirononitsheel.
3 Tosettherequiredironingtemperature,turnthe
temperaturedialtotheappropriateposition(Fig.6).
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing
temperature:
1for synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide,
polyester)
1for silk
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 Putthemainspluginanearthedwallsocket.
Theambertemperaturelightgoeson.
5 Whentheambertemperaturelighthasgoneout,
waitawhilebeforeyoustartironing.
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 Makesurethatthereisenoughwaterinthewater
tank.
2 Settherequiredironingtemperature(see
chapter‘Preparingforuse’,section‘Settingthe
temperature).
3 Settheappropriatesteamsetting.Makesurethat
thesteamsettingyouselectissuitablefortheset
ironingtemperature:(Fig.7)
1 - 3 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2
to 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’).
Ironing with Ionic DeepSteam (RI4444,
RI4440, RI4430 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,
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especially into thick fabrics.This helps you to remove
stubborn creases easily.
1 Followsteps1to3insection‘Steamironing’.
2 PressandholdtheIonicDeepSteambutton(Fig.8).
TheIonicDeepSteamlightgoesonandyouheara
hummingsound.(Fig.9)
3 TheironnowproducesIonicDeepSteamtohelp
youremoveeventhetoughestcreases.
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).
DonotusetheIonicDeepSteamfunction,asthis
functionhasnoeffectwhenyouironwithoutsteam.
2 Settherequiredironingtemperature(see
chapter‘Preparingforuse’,section‘Settingthe
temperature’).
After ironing
1 Removethemainsplugfromthewallsocket.
2 Ifyouhavebeensteamironing,emptythewater
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 Makesurethatthereisenoughwaterinthewater
tank.
2 Pressthespraybuttonseveraltimestomoistenthe
articletobeironed(Fig.10).
Steam boost function
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 Pressandreleasethesteamboostbutton(Fig.11).
Vertical steam boost
1 Youcanalsousethesteamboostfunctionwhen
youholdtheironinverticalposition.(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.
Automatic shut-off function (RI4444, RI4440,
RI4430, RI4425, RI4422, RI4420, RI4412 only)
The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off
the iron if it has not been moved for a while.
TheredAUTO/OFFindicationofthetemperature
lightashestoindicatethattheironhasbeen
switchedoffbytheautomaticshut-offfunction.
To let the iron heat up again:
1 Pickuptheironormoveitslightly.
TheredAUTO/OFFindicationgoesout.
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