Philips GC4711 user manual

Contents

1. Introductionp. 6

   Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome

2. General description (Fig. 1)p. 6

   A Spray nozzle B Cap of filling opening C Steam boost D Spray button E Steam control F Ionic DeepSteam trigger (GC4740/30 only) G Amber temperature light H…

3. Importantp. 6

   Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference

4. Dangerp. 6

   Never immerse the iron in water

5. Warningp. 6

   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…

6. Cautionp. 6

   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…

7. Electromagnetic fields (EMF)p. 7

   This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user…

8. Preparing for usep. 7

   Note: Remove the cardboard cover from the soleplate before you use the iron for the first time

9. Filling the water tankp. 7

   Type of water to be used You can use normal tap water to fill the water tank. Tip: If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an…

10. Selecting temperature and steam settingp. 7

    Temperature and steam settings Fabric type Temperature setting Steam setting Steam boost Ionic DeepSteam (specific types only) Linen Max. ; \ yes Cotton 3 ; \…

11. Using the appliancep. 8

    Ironing without steam 1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam). 2 Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section…

12. Ironing without steamp. 8

    Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam). 2 Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Selecting temperature and…

13. Steam ironingp. 8

    Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This ceases after a short while. 1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water…

14. Ironing with Ionic DeepSteam (specific types only)p. 8

    When you use the Ionic DeepSteam function during steam ironing, the steam produced is finer than during regular steam ironing. Fine steam reaches deeper…

15. Featuresp. 9

    Spray function You can use the spray function to moisten the article to be ironed. This helps remove stubborn creases. 1 Make sure that there is enough water…

16. Spray functionp. 9

    You can use the spray function to moisten the article to be ironed. This helps remove stubborn creases. 1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water…

17. Steam boost functionp. 9

    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 the…

18. Drip stopp. 9

    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…

19. Automatic shut-off functionp. 9

    The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while. -- Specific types only: The tank light flashes to…

20. Cleaning and maintenancep. 9

    Remove the mains plug from the wall socket, set the steam control to position 0 and let the iron cool down before you clean it. Do not put vinegar or other…

21. After ironingp. 9

    Wipe flakes 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…

22. Double-Active Calc Systemp. 10

    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…

23. Storagep. 10

    Set the steam control to position 0, unplug the iron and let it cool down. 2 Empty the water tank and store the iron on its heel on a stable surface. (Fig. 19)…

24. Heat-resistant protective cover (specific types only)p. 10

    You can store the iron on the heat-resistant protective cover immediately after ironing. It is not necessary to let the iron cool down first. Do not use the…

25. Environmentp. 11

    Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing…

26. Guarantee & servicep. 11

    If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in…

27. Frequently asked questionsp. 11

    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…