Philips GC4311/02 - User Manual

4239.000.6667.1

Azur

GC4311

ENGLISH

Important

Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them

for future reference.

Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local

mains voltage before you connect the appliance.

Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.

Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself shows

visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or is leaking.

Check the cord regularly for possible damage.

If the mains cord is damaged, it must be 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.

Never immerse the iron and the stand, if provided, in water.

Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if

touched.

Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot.

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 and the stand, if provided, 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.

,

,

,

,

,

,

,

,

,

,

,

,

,

,

Storage

1

Unplug the iron and set the steam control to position 0.

2

Empty the water tank (Fig. 13).

3

Let the iron cool down. Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility

and fix it with the cord clip. (Fig. 14)

4

Always store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place.

Environment

Do not throw the appliance away 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 will help to preserve the environment (Fig. 15).

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 countr y

(you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no

Customer Care Centre in your countr y, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact

the Ser vice Depar tment of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with your

iron. If you are unable to solve the problem, contact the Customer Care Centre in

your countr y.

Problem

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

has been set to MIN.

Set the temperature dial to the

required position.

No steam.

There is not enough

water in the water tank.

Fill the water tank (see chapter

‘Preparing for use’).

The steam control has

been set to position 0.

Set the steam control to a position

between 1 and 6 (see chapter ‘Using

the appliance’).

,

Problem

Cause

Solution

The iron is not hot

enough and/or the

drip-stop function has

been activated.

Select 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 star t ironing.

No shot of

steam or no

ver tical shot

of steam.

The shot-of-steam

function has been used

too often within a ver y

shor t period.

Continue ironing in horizontal position

and wait a while before using the shot-

of-steam function again.

The iron is not hot

enough.

Select 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 star t ironing.

Water

droplets drip

onto the

fabric.

The cap of the filling

opening has not been

closed properly.

Press the cap until you hear a click.

An additive has been

poured into the water

tank.

Rinse the water tank and do not put

any additive in 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 a few

times (see chapter ‘Cleaning and

maintenance’).

4239.000.6667.1.indd 1

05-10-2006 10:26:54