GC4420 - Iron PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	PHILIPS
Model	GC4420
Product type	Steam iron
Power supply	220-240 V, 50-60 Hz
Power	2200 W (estimation)
Water tank capacity	200 ml (estimation)
Steam function	Yes, adjustable from 1 to 6
Spray function	Yes
Powerful steam shot	Yes, usable vertically
Anti-drip system	Yes
Auto shut-off	Yes
Dual anti-calc system	Yes (tablet + Calc-Clean function)
Soleplate	Not specified, probably ceramic or stainless steel
Heating type	Adjustable thermostat
Maintenance	Clean soleplate with damp cloth, Calc-Clean every 2 weeks, rinse tank
Warranty	International Philips warranty
Country of manufacture	Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions - GC4420 PHILIPS

Why is my iron not heating up?

Check that the power cord is plugged in and the thermostat is not set to MIN. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Philips service center.

Why is the iron not producing steam?

Make sure the tank has enough water and the steam control is set between 1 and 6. The temperature must be at least ●● to produce steam.

What to do if water droplets fall on the fabric?

Check that the filling cap is closed properly (click). If the selected temperature is too low for steam, increase it to ●● or higher. Do not use the Steam Shot function below ●●●.

How to use the Calc-Clean function?

Unplug the iron, set steam to 0, fill the tank to maximum, set thermostat to MAX. Plug in, wait for the light to turn off, unplug, then hold the Calc-Clean button over the sink and shake gently. Repeat if necessary.

What does the blinking red AUTO/OFF indicator mean?

The iron shut off automatically after a period of inactivity. To reactivate, pick up the iron and move it slightly. The red light will then turn off.

Can I iron delicate fabrics with this iron?

Yes, for delicate fabrics, set the lowest temperature (●) and iron on the reverse side. For GC4425/GC4415, a delicate fabric protection device is available.

How to clean the soleplate?

Use a damp cloth and a non-abrasive liquid detergent. Avoid scouring pads, vinegar, or chemicals. Never place the hot soleplate on metal surfaces.

Can I use scented water or vinegar?

No, never put perfume, vinegar, starch, or descaling agent in the tank. Use only tap water, possibly mixed with demineralized water if the water is very hard.

How to store the iron after use?

Set steam to 0, unplug, empty the water tank, let it cool on the heel, wrap the cord, and store on a stable surface.

What to do if the iron emits a humming noise?

The humming is normal when the Ionic DeepSteam function is activated (models GC4444, GC4440, GC4430). For other models, this function is not present. If the noise is abnormal, contact after-sales service.

USER MANUAL GC4420 PHILIPS

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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 button (GC4444, GC4440, GC4430)
G Ionic DeepSteam light (GC4444, GC4440, GC4430)
H Temperature dial

GC4425, GC4422, GC4420, GC4412: Amber temperature light with red automatic shut-off (AUTO/OFF) indication. GC4415, GC4411, GC4410: Amber temperature light
J GC4444, GC4440, GC4430: Amber temperature light with red automatic shut-off (AUTO/OFF) indication
K Mains cord
L Type plate
M Soleplate
N Calc-Clean button

Not shown: Heat-resistant protective cover (GC4444, GC4440 only)

Not shown: Delicate fabric protector (GC4425, GC4415 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.

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.

Before first use

1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the soleplate.
2 Rinse and dry the filling cup.

Preparing for use

Filling the water tank

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.
4 Tilt the iron backwards and use the filling cup to fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum (Fig. 3).

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.

If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal portion of distilled water, or to use distilled water only.
5 Close the cap of the filling opening ('click') (Fig. 4).

Setting the temperature

1 GC4444, GC4440 only: Remove the heat-resistant protective cover (Fig. 5).
Do not leave the heat-resistant protective cover on the soleplate during ironing.
Put the iron on its heel.
3 To set the required ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial to the appropriate position (Fig. 6).

Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:

• ● for synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)
• ● for silk

for wool
- ●●● for 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 fibres.

Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
The amber temperature light goes on.
5 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

Note:The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This stops after a short while.

Steam ironing

1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2 Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').
3 Set the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam setting you select is suitable for the set ironing temperature: (Fig. 7)

• 1 - 3 for moderate steam (temperature settings ● ● to ● ● ●)
• 4 - 6 for strong steam (temperature settings ●●● 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 ), water may drip from the soleplate (see chapter 'Features, section 'Drip stop').

Ironing with Ionic DeepSteam (GC4444, GC4440, GC4430 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 Follow steps 1 to 3 in section 'Steam ironing'.
Press and hold the Ionic DeepSteam button (Fig. 8).

The Ionic DeepSteam light goes on and you hear a humming sound (Fig. 9).
3 The iron now produces Ionic DeepSteam to help you remove even the toughest creases.

Note:The Ionic DeepSteam function is only effective when it is used in combination with a steam setting and a temperature setting between 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).
Do not use the Ionic DeepSteam function, as this function has no effect when you iron without steam.
2 Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').

After ironing

1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

2 If you have been steam ironing, empty the water 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 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be ironed (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 and MAX.

1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 11).

Vertical steam boost

1 You can also use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in vertical position (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 (GC4444, GC4440, GC4430, GC4425, GC4422, GC4420, GC4412 only)

The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while.

The red AUTO/OFF indication of the temperature 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 red AUTO/OFF indication 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.

Delicate fabric protector (GC4425, GC4415 only)

The delicate fabric protector protects delicate fabrics from heat damage and shiny patches.

With the delicate fabric protector you can iron delicate fabrics (silk, wool and nylon) at temperature settings ●●● to MAX in combination with all steam functions available on the iron.

The delicate fabric protector reduces the soleplate temperature instantly, thus allowing you to iron delicate fabrics safely.

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.

1 Put the iron on the delicate fabric protector ('click') (Fig. 13).

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning

1 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.
2 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
3 Regularly 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.

1 The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. This tablet is constantly active and does not need to be replaced.
2 The 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 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0.
3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.

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

4 Set the temperature dial to MAX (Fig. 14).
Put the plug in an earthed wall socket.
6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.

Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean button and gently shake the iron to and fro (Fig. 15).
- Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate. Impurities and flakes (if any) are flushed out.
8 Release the Calc-Clean button 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 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.

Storage

1 Set the steam control to position 0 and unplug the iron.
2 Empty the water tank (Fig. 16).
3 Let the iron cool down in a safe place.
4 Wind the mains cord and fix it with the cord binder (Fig. 17).
5 Store the iron on its heel on a stable surface.

Heat-resistant protective cover (GC4444, GC4440 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.

1 Put the iron on the heat-resistant protective cover (Fig. 18).
2 Insert the tip of the soleplate into the heat-resistant protective cover (1) and then press down the heel of the iron (2).

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. 19).

Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Troubleshooting

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 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.
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 (●● 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 (●●● 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 filling opening properly.	Press the cap until you hear a click.
	You have put an additive in the water tank.	Rinse the water tank and do not put any additive in the water tank.
	The set temperature is too low for steam ironing.	Set a temperature of or ●● higher.
	You have used the steam boost function at a temperature setting below ●●●.	Set the temperature dial to a setting between ●●● and MAX.
Water drips from the soleplate after the iron has cooled down or has been stored.	You have put the iron in horizontal position with water still left in the water tank.	Empty the water tank.
Flakes and impurities come out of the soleplate during ironing.	Hard water forms flakes inside the soleplate.	Use the Calc-Clean function one or more times (see chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance', section 'Using the Calc-Clean function').
The red light flashes (GC4444, GC4440, GC4430, GC4425, GC4422, GC4420, GC4412 only).	The automatic shut-off function has switched off the iron (see chapter 'Features', section 'Automatic shut-off function').	Move the iron slightly to deactivate the automatic shut-off function. The red AUTO/OFF light goes out.
The iron makes a humming sound.	The ionic DeepSteam function is on.	If you hear the humming sound when you iron without steam, stop pressing the ionic DeepSteam button. The ionic DeepSteam function has no effect when you iron without steam.

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