Philips GC4860/02 Le manuel du propriétaire

GC4800 series

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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.

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A Spray nozzle

B Cap of lling opening

C Spray button

D Steam control

E Steam boost button

F Ionic DeepSteam button (GC4880, GC4875,

GC4870 only)

G Ionic DeepSteam light (GC4880, GC4875,

GC4870 only)

H Temperature dial

I Amber temperature light (all types)/red auto-off

light (GC4880, GC4875, GC4870, GC4865,

GC4860, GC4856 only).

J Mains cord

K Type plate

L Soleplate

M Calc-Clean button

Not shown: Heat-resistant protective cover

(GC4880 only)

Not shown: lling cup

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Read this user manual carefully before you use the

appliance and save it for future reference.

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- Never immerse the iron in water.

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- Check to make sure the mains socket has the

correct rating (16A, depending on the type)

before you connect the appliance.

- 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, 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.

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- 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

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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.

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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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1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic

from the soleplate.

2 Rinse and dry the lling cup.

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You can use normal tap water to ll the water tank.

Tip: If the tap water in your area is very hard, we

advise you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled

water. Do not use distilled water only.

1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.

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2 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no

steam).

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 level.

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.

5 Close the cap of the lling opening (‘click’).

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Fabric type Temperature

setting

Steam

setting

Steam

boost

Ionic

DeepSteam

(specic

types only)

Linen MAX 5-6

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yes

Cotton 3 3-4

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yes

Wool 2 1-2 N.A. yes

Silk 1 0 N.A. N.A.

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Fabric type Temperature

setting

Steam

setting

Steam

boost

Ionic

DeepSteam

(specic

types only)

Synthetic

fabrics (e.g.

acrylic, nylon,

polyamide,

polyester)

1

0 N.A. N.A.

1 Specic types only: remove the heat-resistant

protective cover.

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 (see the ‘Temperature and steam

settings’ table above).

Check the laundry care label for the fabric type.

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.

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.

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4 Set the appropriate steam setting (see the

‘Temperature and steam settings’ table above).

Note: Make sure that the steam setting you select is

suitable for the set ironing temperature.

5 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

, The amber temperature light goes on.

6 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.

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Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use

it for the rst time. This ceases after a short while.

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1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no

steam).

2 Set the required ironing temperature (see

chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Selecting

the temperature and steam setting’).

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1 Make sure that there is water in the water

tank.

2 Set the required ironing temperature (see

chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Selecting

the temperature and steam setting’).

3 Set the appropriate steam setting (see

chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Selecting

the temperature and steam setting’).

Note: The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it

reaches the set temperature.

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1 For extra steam during ironing, press and hold

the steam boost button.

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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 Make sure that there is water in the water

tank.

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2 Set the required ironing temperature (see

chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Selecting

the temperature and steam setting’).

3 Set the appropriate steam setting (see chapter

‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Selecting the

temperature and steam setting’).

4 Press the Ionic DeepSteam button once to

switch on the Ionic DeepSteam function.

, The blue Ionic DeepSteam light goes on and you

hear a humming sound.

, The iron now produces Ionic DeepSteam to

help you remove even the toughest creases.

5 Press the Ionic DeepSteam button again to

switch off the Ionic DeepSteam function.

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.

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Note: The Ionic DeepSteam output may vary from time

to time, depending on the ironing temperature.

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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 water in the water

tank.

2 Press the spray button several times to

moisten the article to be ironed.

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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 Press and release the steam boost button.

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1 You can also use the steam boost

function when you hold the iron in vertical

position.

This is useful for removing creases from hanging

clothes, curtains etc.

Never direct the steam at people.

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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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The automatic shut-off function automatically

switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a

while.

, The red auto-off 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 light 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.

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1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove

the plug from the wall socket and let the iron

cool down.

2 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.

3 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp

cloth.

4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water.

Empty the water tank after you have rinsed it.

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- The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging

the steam vents. This tablet is constantly active and

does not need to be replaced.

- The Calc-Clean function removes the scale

particles from the iron.

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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 MAX level.

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Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in

the water tank.

4 Set the temperature dial to MAX.

5 Put the plug in an earthed wall socket.

6 Unplug the iron when the temperature

light goes out.

7 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the

Calc-Clean button and gently shake the iron to

and fro.

, 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.

9 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still

contains a lot of impurities.

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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.

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1 Set the steam control to position 0 and unplug

the iron.

2 Empty the water tank.

3 Let the iron cool down in a safe place.

4 Wind the mains cord around the cord storage

facility and x it with the cord clip.

5 Store the iron on its heel in a dry and safe

place.

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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 Wind the mains cord around the cord storage

facility and x it with the cord clip.

2 Put the iron on the heat-resistant protective

cover.

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- 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.

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If you need information or if you have a

problem, please visit the Philips website at

or contact the Philips

Consumer Care Centre in your country (you nd its

phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaet). If

there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country,

go to your local Philips dealer.

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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.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

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’).

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 ( 3 to 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.

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