GC 4820 - Iron PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GC 4820 PHILIPS

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Carry case (GC4820 only)

Shot-of-steam button 9 Turbo steam button 0 Spray button T Steam control 0 = no steam 1 = minimum steam 6 = maximum steam Filling opening with cap Spray nozzle Temperature light Calc-Clean button for cleaning/descaling Temperature dial Water level window Soleplate Stand Filling cup Stand clamp Mode switch Cordless ironing Storage position Corded ironing Power unit Mains cord with cord clip Connection pins

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger -- Never immerse the iron and the stand in water. Warning -- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. -- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the stand or the iron 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. -- Always remove the mains plug from the wall socket or detach the iron from the power unit before you fill the water tank with water.

-- This appliance can be used by children aged 8 or above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given instructions in safe use of the appliance and supervision to establish safe use and if they have been made aware of the hazards involved.

-- Do not allow children to play with the appliance. -- Keep the iron, the stand and the mains cord out of reach of children aged 8 years or below when the appliance is hot, when it is plugged in and when the appliance is cooling down after it has been unplugged. -- Children aged 8 or above are only allowed to clean the appliance and perform the Calc-Clean procedure under supervision. -- Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. -- Only use the iron with the stand supplied. 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, before you clean the appliance, before you fill or empty the water tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: set the steam control to the ‘no steam’ position, put the iron on its stand and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. -- Always place and use the iron and its stand 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 GC4820 only: Press the carry case release button.

2 GC4820 only: Remove the carry case from the appliance. 3 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the soleplate.

4 Fully unwind the mains cord.

5 Rinse and dry the filling cup.

Fastening the stand clamp 1 Fold out the stand clamp on the bottom of the stand and fix the stand clamp with the fixing screw to the ironing board or to another stable surface, such as a tabletop. Note:The rubber feet on the bottom prevent the stand from slipping. Note:You can also place the stand on the ironing board without using the clamp.The clamp then remains folded in. Do not place the stand close to the table edge, as the stand could accidentally be knocked over. Filling the water tank Type of water to be used Your appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. In case you live in an area with very hard water, fast scale build-up may occur. Therefore, it is recommended to mix 50% distilled water and 50% tap water to prolong the lifetime of your appliance. Do not use distilled water only, as it is slightly acidic and may cause damage to your appliance. 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.

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

2 Set the mode switch to cordless ironing.

Note:You can also set the mode switch to corded ironing. In that case, remove the mains plug from the wall socket. 3 Take the iron from the stand.

4 Place the iron on its heel and open the cap of the filling opening.

5 Use the filling cup to pour water into the water tank and close the cap of the filling opening afterwards. Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.

Selecting the temperature and steam setting

Temperature and steam settings Fabric type

Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)

1 Put the iron on the stand.

2 To set the required ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial to the appropriate position (see the ‘Temperature and steam settings’ table above).

Note: Check the laundry care label for the fabric type.

3 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. 4 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.

,, The temperature light goes on to indicate that the iron is heating up.

-- If the fabric consists of various kinds of fibres, always select the temperature required by the most delicate fibre, i.e. the lowest temperature. For example: if an article consists of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it should be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester ( 1) and without steam. -- 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.

Note:The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This ceases after a short while. Corded ironing 1 Set the mode switch to corded ironing.

2 Take the iron from the stand.

When you stop ironing for a while, you can put the iron on the stand or on its heel.

1 Set the mode switch to cordless ironing.

2 Take the iron from the stand.

3 If you are steam ironing, put the iron back onto the stand to reheat when the iron stops producing steam. If you are ironing without steam, put the iron back onto the stand to reheat when the temperature light goes on. Note:When you stop ironing for a while, always put the iron on the stand to let it reheat. Note:When you use the shot-of-steam or turbo-steam function, the iron may cool down rather quickly.We advise you to iron in corded mode when you use these functions.

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 ‘Selecting the temperature and steam setting’).

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 Put the iron on the stand. 4 Put the mains plug in the wall socket. ,, The iron starts heating up. As soon as the water in the water tank is hot enough for steam ironing, the temperature light goes out. 5 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. Note: Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures (temperature settings 2 to MAX).

Spray function You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any temperature. 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.

A powerful shot of steam helps remove stubborn creases. 1 Make sure that there is water in the water tank. 2 Press and hold the shot-of-steam button for a few seconds. Then release the button. Note:The shot-of-steam function can only be used at temperature settings between 3 and MAX. Vertical shot of steam -- You can also use the shot-of-steam 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.

The turbo-steam function helps remove difficult creases. 1 Make sure that there is water in the water tank. 2 Press and hold the turbo-steam button for a few seconds. Then release the button. Note:The turbo-steam function can only be used at the MAX temperature setting. Note: Do not keep the button pressed for more than 10 seconds.Wait at least one minute before you use the turbo-steam function again to let the iron reheat.The iron is hot enough when the temperature light goes out. Drip stop This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate: the iron automatically stops producing steam when the temperature is too low. When this happens, you may hear a sound.

Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning 1 Set the steam control to position 0, 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. Double-Active Calc-Clean system -- The Anti-Calc cartridge prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. This cartridge is constantly active and does not need to be replaced. -- 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 MAX indication. Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank. 4 Put the iron on its stand. 5 Set the temperature dial to MAX. 6 Put the plug in an earthed wall socket. 7 Set the mode switch to cordless ironing.

8 Wait until the temperature light goes out and then remove the iron from the stand.

9 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 flakes (if any) are flushed out. 10 Release the Calc-Clean button when the water tank is empty.

11 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water that comes out of the iron still contains a lot of scale particles.

After the Calc-Clean process 1 Put the iron back onto the stand to let the soleplate dry. 2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out. 3 Move the 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, remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down. 2 Set the mode switch to cordless ironing.

3 Empty the water tank.

4 Put the iron on the stand and set the mode switch to the storage position. -- The iron, the power unit and the stand are now locked together.

5 Wind the cord round the stand and fix the end of the cord with the cord clip.

6 GC4820 only: Place the carry case over the stand.

7 GC4820 only: Press on the case to lock it onto the stand (‘click’), you hear a click.

Storing the stand clamp

1 Unlock the stand clamp.

2 Screw in the fixing screw completely.

3 Fold the stand clamp into the stand.

Ordering accessories

To purchase accessories for the appliance, please visit our online shop at www.shop.philips.com/service. If the online shop is not available in your country, go to your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre. If you have any difficulties obtaining accessories for your appliance, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country. You find its contact details in the worldwide guarantee leaflet. 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.

Guarantee and service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com/support 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. Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter 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.

The iron does not produce steam.

When you use the iron in cordless mode, it cools down after a while. It needs to reheat on the stand regularly.

Put the iron back onto the stand until the temperature light goes out to indicate that the iron is ready for use again.

The iron does not produce steam.

The steam control is set to the ‘no steam’ setting (0).

Set the steam control to a steam setting (1-6).

The water tank is empty.

Fill the water tank.

The water tank is overfilled.

Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.

Water leaks out of the soleplate when I fill it with water.

The steam control is set to a Set the steam control to 0 (= no steam) when steam setting (1-6) when you you fill the water tank. fill the water tank.

The shot-of-steam function does not work properly.

You have used the shot-ofsteam function too often within a very short period.

Put the iron back onto the stand until the temperature light goes out to indicate that the iron is ready for use again. Always set the temperature dial to 3 or MAX when you use the shot-of-steam function.

Flakes and impurities come out of the soleplate during ironing.

Hard tap water causes flakes to develop inside the soleplate.

Use the shot-of-steam function repeatedly to remove flakes and scale from the soleplate. We advise you to use demineralised water if the tap water in your area is too hard. You can also use the Calc-Clean function.

Syntetmaterial (t.ex. akryl, nylon, polyamid, polyester)