PHILIPS GC4720-02 User Manual

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Introduction

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General description (Fig. 1)

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 Auto-off light (GC4740/30/21/20 only) Ionic DeepSteam light (GC4740/30 only)

ITemperature dial

J Water tank (GC4740/30 only: with light and auto-off indication) K Mains cord

L Type plate M Soleplate

-- Not shown: Filling cup

-- Not shown: Heat-resistant protective cover (GC4740 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, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified 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 finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill 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.

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Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.

Preparing for use

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

Filling the water tank

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 equal amount of distilled water or to use distilled water only.

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 filling opening (Fig. 3).

4Tilt the iron backwards and fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level with the filling cup (Fig. 4).

Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.

Do not put perfume,vinegar,starch,descaling agents,ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank.

5Close the cap of the filling opening (‘click’) (Fig. 5).

Selecting temperature and steam setting Temperature and steam settings

Fabric type	Temperature	Steam setting	Steam boost	Ionic DeepSteam
	setting			(specific types
				only)
Linen	Max.	;	\	yes
Cotton	3	;	\	yes
Wool	2	l	N.A.	yes
Silk	1	0	N.A.	N.A.
Synthetic fabrics (e.g.	1	0	N.A.	N.A.
acrylic, nylon,
polyamide, polyester)

1 Specific types only:remove the heat-resistant protective cover (Fig. 6).

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 ‘Temperature and steam settings’ table) (Fig. 7).

Check the laundry care label for the fabric type.

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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 fibres.

4 Set the appropriate steam setting (see ‘Temperature and steam settings’ table) (Fig. 8).

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 (Fig. 9).

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.

Using the appliance

Ironing without steam

1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam).

2Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter‘Preparing for use’,section‘Selecting temperature and steam setting’).

Steam ironing

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 tank.

2Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter‘Preparing for use’,section‘Selecting temperature and steam setting’) (Fig. 7).

3Set the appropriate steam setting (see chapter‘Preparing for use’,section‘Selecting temperature and steam setting’) (Fig. 8).

Note:The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it reaches the set temperature.

Ironing with Ionic DeepSteam (specific types only)

When you use the Ionic DeepSteam function during steam ironing, the steam produced is finer 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 enough water in the water tank.

2Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter‘Preparing for use’,section‘Selecting temperature and steam setting’) (Fig. 7).

3Set the appropriate steam setting (see chapter‘Preparing for use’,section‘Selecting temperature and steam setting’). (Fig. 8)

4 Press and hold the Ionic DeepSteam trigger (Fig. 10).

,, The blue Ionic DeepSteam light goes on and you hear a humming sound (Fig. 11).

5The iron now produces Ionic DeepSteam to help you remove even the toughest creases (Fig. 12).

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.

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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.

Features

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 in the water tank.

2Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be ironed (Fig. 13).

Steam boost function

A steam boost from the special SteamTip soleplate helps remove stubborn creases.The steam boost enhances the distribution of steam into every part of the article to be ironed.

The steam boost function can only be used at temperature settings between 3  and MAX.

1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

2 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 14).

-- 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.  (Fig. 15)

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

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 indicate that the iron has been switched off by the automatic shut-off function (Fig. 16).

-- Sspecific types only:The red auto-off light flashes to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the automatic shut-off function.

-- To let the iron heat up again, pick up the iron or move it slightly.The tank light (specific types only) or auto-off light (specific types only) stops flashing.

Cleaning and maintenance

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 descaling agents in the water tank.

After ironing

1Wipe 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 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.

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3Regularly rinse the water tank with water.Empty the water tank after you have rinsed it.

Double-Active Calc System

The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the water tank combined with the Calc-Clean function.

1The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents.This tablet is constantly active and does not need to be replaced.

2The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles from the iron.

Using the Calc-Clean function

Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very hard (i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean function more frequently.

1 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.

Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank.

2 Set the temperature dial to MAX (Fig. 17).

3 Put the plug in an earthed wall socket.

4 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.

5Hold the iron over the sink.Push the steam control to the Calc-Clean position and hold it. Gently shake the iron to and fro (Fig. 18).

,, Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate.Impurities and flakes (if any) are flushed out.

6 Release the steam control 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

1 Put the plug in 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.

3Move 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.

	Storage
	Set the steam control to position 0,unplug the iron and let it cool down.
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	Empty the water tank and store the iron on its heel on a stable surface. (Fig. 19)
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	Wind the mains cord and fix it with the cord binder.
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	Heat-resistant protective cover (specific types only)

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 heat-resistant protective cover during ironing.

1Insert the tip of the soleplate into the heat-resistant protective cover (1) and then press down the heel of the iron (2) (Fig. 20).

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Environment

-- 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 this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 21).

Guarantee & service

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 your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.

Frequently asked questions

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 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	There is a connection	Check the mains cord, the plug and the wall
plugged in, but	problem.	socket.
the soleplate is
cold.

	The temperature dial is set
	to MIN.
The iron does not	There is not enough water
produce any	in the water tank.
steam.

Set the temperature dial to the required position.

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  l or ; (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Selecting temperature and steam setting’).

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 amber temperature light has gone out before you start ironing.

The iron does not	You have used the steam
produce a steam	boost function too often
boost.	within a short period.
	The iron is not hot enough.

Water droplets	You have not closed the
drip onto the	cap of the filling
fabric during	opening properly.
ironing.

Continue ironing in horizontal position and wait a while before you use the steam boost function again.

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 amber temperature light has gone out before you use the steam boost function.

Press the cap until you hear a click.