PerfectCare Azur GC4913 - Iron PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Iron
Brand	Philips
Model	PerfectCare Azur GC4913
Power	2400 W
Water tank capacity	300 ml
Continuous steam flow	50 g/min
Variable steam flow	160 g/min
Soleplate type	SteamGlide Plus
Vertical steam function	Yes
Anti-limescale system	Built-in
Automatic shut-off	Yes
Power cord	2 meters, swivel
Weight	1.5 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H)	30 x 15 x 15 cm
Care and cleaning	Use tap water, descale regularly with the anti-limescale function
Safety	Automatic shut-off after 30 seconds on the soleplate or 8 minutes in vertical position
Spare parts and repairability	Soleplate, tank, buttons available through after-sales service
Warranty	2 years
EAN code	8710103683362

Frequently Asked Questions - PerfectCare Azur GC4913 PHILIPS

How to fill the water tank of the Philips PerfectCare Azur GC4913?

Open the tank cap located at the front of the iron. Fill with tap water up to the maximum level (300 ml). Close the cap tightly.

How to use the vertical steam function?

Set the thermostat to the steam position (marked area). Hold the iron vertically and press the steam button to steam hanging garments.

What to do in case of water splashes or impurities?

This may be due to excessive limescale. Use the anti-limescale function: hold the descaling button while shaking the iron. Then rinse the tank.

How to clean the iron soleplate?

Allow the iron to cool. Clean the soleplate with a soft cloth and diluted white vinegar. Do not use abrasive products.

What is the power of this iron?

The Philips PerfectCare Azur GC4913 has a power of 2400 W, ensuring fast heat-up.

How to adjust the temperature?

Turn the thermostat dial to select the fabric type. A light goes off when the temperature is reached.

Does this iron have automatic shut-off?

Yes, it automatically turns off after 30 seconds if left on the soleplate or after 8 minutes in vertical position.

Can I use scented or demineralized water?

It is recommended to use tap water. Demineralized or scented water may damage the steam generator.

What is the maximum steam flow?

The variable steam flow can reach 160 g/min for efficient smoothing.

Where to find spare parts for this model?

Contact Philips after-sales service or check authorized dealers. Common parts like the soleplate or tank are available.

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The new Philips PerfectCare Azur steam iron offers you an innovative way to iron garments. We all know the fuss with traditional irons: choosing the right temperature for tough and delicate fabrics, waiting for the iron to warm up and cool down to avoid the risk of damaging clothes with a too hot iron. Those hassles are things of the past with the new Philips PerfectCare Azur steam iron.

Historically, wrinkle removal was done with a very hot soleplate, then steam was added to enhance heat transfer and we could iron much faster. Our research confirmed that the best way to remove wrinkles effectively is a perfect combination of intense steam and optimal soleplate temperature. The key to effective wrinkle removal is the steam, not the soleplate temperature. To get optimal steam, the soleplate temperature needs to be just above the steam temperature.

In the past, a large amount of steam at this optimal temperature would have led to water leakage. We have developed a unique steam chamber that generates a consistent output of moisture-rich steam that penetrates deep into the fabric for fast ironing with no risk of water leakage.

Ironing is now really simple: no temperature adjustment, no scorching, no waiting for the iron to heat up or cool down. Ironing takes less time, no matter who does it. With this OptimalTEMP technology, every single garment can be ironed effectively and safely.

This iron has been approved by The Woolmark Company Pty Ltd for the ironing of wool-only products, provided that the garments are ironed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this iron, R1302. In the United Kingdom, Eire, Hong Kong and India, the Woolmark trademark is a certification trademark.

General description (Fig. 2)

1 Water tank lid 2 Spray button 3 Steam slider 4 Steam boost trigger 5 Mains cord 6 Cord winding area 7 Calc-Clean button 8 SmartLight/Calc-Clean reminder light 9 Soleplate 10 Spray nozzle

Preparing for use

Filling the water tank

1 Flip open the water tank lid, then fill the water tank up to the MAX indication.

Type of water to be used

This appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. If you live in an area with hard water, fast scale build-up may occur. Therefore, it is recommended to use distilled or de-mineralized water to prolong the lifetime of the appliance.

Note: Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank, as your appliance is not designed to work with these chemicals.

Heating up

1 Insert the plug into an earthed wall socket. The SmartLight starts flashing blue to indicate that the iron is heating up. 2 The SmartLight lights up blue steadily when the iron is ready for use.

Note: If the colour of the SmartLight is amber instead of blue, this is a reminder that you should perform Calc-Clean function. See chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance' section 'Using the Calc-Clean function'.

OptimalTemp technology

The OptimalTemp technology enables you to iron all types of ironable fabrics, in any order, without the need to adjust any temperature setting.

-Fabrics with these symbols are ironable, for example linen, cotton, polyester, silk, wool, viscose and rayon.

-Fabrics with this symbol are not ironable. These fabrics include synthetic fabrics such as Spandex or elastane, Spandex-mixed fabrics and polyolefins (e.g. polypropylene), but also prints on garments. -Do not iron non-ironable fabrics.

Steam settings

You can set different steam settings with the steam slider:

- No steam: to stop steam output when the iron is not in use. During ironing, always choose ECO or MAX setting.

- ECO: (specific types only) to save energy, reduce the steam output, and still have sufficient steam to iron your garments.

- MAX: to set the maximum steam output, perfect combination with OptimalTemp setting.

For the best results and shortest ironing time, we strongly recommend that you iron all ironable fabrics at the setting for maximum steam output.

1 Make sure there is enough water in the water tank. 2 Push the steam slider to the desired steam setting.

Using the appliance

Ironing

With the OptimalTemp technology, you can iron every single garment effectively and safely, even delicate fabrics like silk without having to worry about temperature settings.

1 You can start ironing when the SmartLight stops flashing and lights up blue steadily. (See chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Heating up’).

Note: When resting the iron on heel, it makes a sputtering sound as water gets evaporated by the hot soleplate. This is normal.

Features

Spray function

You can use the spray function to moisten the garment to be ironed. This helps to remove stubborn creases.

1. Make sure there is enough water in the water tank. 2. Press the spray button several times to moisten the garment to be ironed.

Steam boost function

A steam boost from the soleplate helps removing stubborn creases. The steam boost enhances the distribution of steam into every part of the garment.

1. Press and release the steam boost trigger.

For optimal steam boost performance, it is recommended to press the steam boost trigger at intervals of 5 seconds.

Ironing with extra steam

1. For extra steam during ironing, press and hold the steam boost trigger.

Vertical steam boost

You can also use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in vertical position.

1. Hold the iron in vertical position, press and release the steam trigger and touch the garment lightly with the soleplate.

Tip: Pull the garment with one hand to stretch it for more effective wrinkle removal.

Hot steam comes out of the iron. Do not remove wrinkles from a garment while you are wearing it or somebody else is wearing it. To prevent burns, do not direct the steam at people.

Safety Auto off

To save energy, the appliance switches off automatically when it has not been moved for 2 minutes in horizontal position, or 5 minutes when it is standing on its heel.

1 The SmartLight starts pulsating slowly when Safety Auto off mode has been activated.

2 To reactivate the iron, simply move it. The SmartLight flashes blue to indicate that the iron is heating up, and it lights up steadily when the iron is ready for use.

Note: The steam iron is not switched off completely when it is in Safety Auto off mode. Unplug the iron to switch it off.

Ironing tips

Minimising wrinkles while drying

Start wrinkle removal early in the drying process by spreading out the laundry properly after washing. Put the garments on hangers to make them dry naturally with less wrinkles.

Shirt ironing

Start with the time-consuming parts such as collar, cuff links and sleeves. Next, iron the bigger parts like front and back. By doing this, you prevent wrinkling the bigger parts when you are busy ironing the time-consuming ones.

Collar: When you iron a collar, start on its underside and iron from the outside (the pointy end) inwards. Turn over and repeat. Fold down the collar and press the edge for a crisp finish.

Buttons: Iron on the reverse side of the buttons for more effective and faster ironing.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning

1 Set the steam slider to the ‘no steam’ position, remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down. 2 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 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.

Calc-Clean System

- 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 scale particles from the iron. - The Calc-Clean reminder light reminds you to use the Calc-Clean function after a certain period of use.

Tip: Use the Calc-Clean function every month (for specific types only, without the Calc-Clean reminder light).

Calc-Clean reminder light (specific types only)

- After a certain period of use, the color of the SmartLight changes to amber. Then you need to perform the Calc-Clean process.

Tip: If the water in your area is hard (e.g., when flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean function more frequently.

Note: The SmartLight resets itself automatically and lights up blue the next time you plug in the iron, even if you have not performed the Calc-Clean process.

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

Using the Calc-Clean function

1. Make sure the appliance is unplugged. 2. Set the steam slider to 'no steam'. 3. Fill the water tank to the MAX level. 4. Insert the plug in an earthed wall socket.

5. Wait for the SmartLight to light up steadily, then unplug the iron. 6. Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean button and gently shake the iron to and fro.

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

7. Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as all the water in the tank has been used up.

8. Repeat steps 1 to 7.

After the Calc-Clean process

1 Put the plug back into the wall socket, and let the iron heat up to let the soleplate dry. 2 When the SmartLight lights up steadily, move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on the soleplate. 3 Unplug the iron and let it cool down before you store it.

Storage

1 Slide the steam slider to 'no steam'. 2 Remove the plug from the wall socket. 3 Empty the water tank and let the iron cool down in a safe place.

4 Wind the mains cord around the cord winding area and fix it with the cord clip. Put the mains cord below the CordFix indication to ensure the mains cord does not touch the hot soleplate during storage. 5 Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could have with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.

Problem Possible cause Solution

The iron cannot remove wrinkles from the garment.	There is no steam during ironing.	Put water inside the water tank. Set the steam slider to MAX.
Water drips from the soleplate after the iron has been unplugged or has been stored.	The steam slider is set to MAX.	Set the steam slider to ‘no steam’.
	You have put the iron in horizontal position with water still left in the water tank.	Empty the water tank.
The light on the iron is amber instead of blue, and keeps flashing.	The Calc-Clean reminder light has been activated. This is a regular reminder for you to descale the appliance.	Perform the Calc-Clean process (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Calc-Clean System’).
The SmartLight pulsates slowly.	The Safety Auto-off mode is active. The iron has switched to standby mode (see chapter ‘Safety Auto-off’).	Move the iron to reactivate it. The iron starts heating up again. Start ironing again only when the SmartLight lights up steadily.

Problem Possible cause Solution

Dirty water and impurities come out of the soleplate during ironing.	Hard water with impurities or chemicals has formed flakes inside the soleplate.	Use the Calc-Clean function one or more times (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Calc-Clean System’).
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 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 slider is set to ‘no steam’.	Set the steam slider to MAX (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Steam settings’).
	The iron is not hot enough yet to produce steam.	Wait until the SmartLight has stopped flashing and lights up steadily.
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 yet to produce a steam boost.	Wait until the SmartLight has stopped flashing and lights up steadily.
Water droplets drip onto the fabric during ironing.	You have not closed the water tank lid properly.	Press the lid until you hear a click.
	You are ironing while the SmartLight is blinking.	Wait until the SmartLight lights up steadily before ironing.
	You have put a chemical into the water tank.	Rinse the water tank and do not put any perfume or chemical into the water tank.
The iron leaves a shine or an imprint on the garment.	The surface to be ironed was uneven, for instance because you ironed over a seam or a fold in the garment.	The iron is safe to use on all ironable garments. The shine or imprint is not permanent and disappears when you wash the garment. Avoid ironing over seams or folds. You can also place a cotton cloth over the area to be ironed to avoid imprints.