GC4641i, GC4640i, GC4630i, GC4625, GC4621, GC4620, GC4610 1 A B CD E F G/H I J K M L GC4641i,GC4640i,GC4630i,GC4625,GC4621,GC4620,GC4610 21 28 EnGlish 6 Bahasa MElayu 1 6 EnGlish introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. General description (Fig. 1) a B C D E F G h Spray nozzle Cap of filling opening Steam boost Spray button Steam control Ionic DeepSteam trigger (GC4641i/GC4640i/GC4630i only) Amber temperature light Auto-off light (GC4625/GC4621/GC4620 only)/Ionic DeepSteam light (GC4641i/GC4640i/ GC4630i only) i Temperature dial J Water tank (GC4641i/GC4640i/GC4630i 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 (GC4640i only) - Not shown: Delicate fabric protector (GC4625 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. - EnGlish 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. 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. Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (Fig. ). Openthecapofthefillingopening(Fig.3). Tilttheironbackwardsandfillthewatertankwithtapwateruptothemaximumlevel withthefillingcup(Fig.4). Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication. Donotputperfume,vinegar,starch,descalingagents,ironingaidsorotherchemicalsinthewater tank. 5 Closethecapofthefillingopening(`click')(Fig.5). selecting temperature and steam setting Temperature and steam settings Fabric type Linen Cotton Wool Silk Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester) Temperature setting Max. 3 2 1 1 Steam setting ; ; l 0 0 Steam boost \ \ N.A. N.A. N.A. Ionic DeepSteam (GC61i/0i/0i) yes yes yes N.A. N.A. 1 GC4640ionly:removetheheat-resistantprotectivecover(Fig.6). Donotleavetheheat-resistantprotectivecoveronthesoleplateduringironing. Put the iron on its heel. 8 EnGlish To set the required ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial to the appropriate position(see`Temperatureandsteamsettings'table)(Fig.7). Check the laundry care label for the fabric type. 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. Settheappropriatesteamsetting(see`Temperatureandsteamsettings'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). using the appliance ironing without steam 1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam). Settherequiredironingtemperature(seechapter`Preparingforuse',section`Selecting temperatureandsteamsetting'). 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. Settherequiredironingtemperature(seechapter`Preparingforuse',section`Selecting temperatureandsteamsetting')(Fig.7). Settheappropriatesteamsetting(seechapter`Preparingforuse',section`Selecting temperatureandsteamsetting')(Fig.8). Note:The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it reaches the set temperature. ironing with ionic Deepsteam (GC4641i/GC4640i/GC4630i 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. Settherequiredironingtemperature(seechapter`Preparingforuse',section`Selecting temperatureandsteamsetting')(Fig.7). Settheappropriatesteamsetting(seechapter`Preparingforuse',section`Selecting temperatureandsteamsetting').(Fig.8) Press and hold the Ionic DeepSteam trigger (Fig. 10). , The blue Ionic DeepSteam light goes on and you hear a humming sound (Fig. 11). 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. 5 TheironnowproducesIonicDeepSteamtohelpyouremoveeventhetoughest creases (Fig. 1). EnGlish 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. 9 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. Pressthespraybuttonseveraltimestomoistenthearticletobeironed(Fig.13). 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 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. Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 1). 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. - GC4641i/GC4640i/GC4630i: The tank light flashes to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the automatic shut-off function (Fig. 16). - GC4625/GC4621/GC4620: 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 (GC4641i/ GC4640i/GC4630i) or auto-off light (GC4625/GC4621/GC4620) stops flashing. Delicate fabric protector (GC4625 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 3 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 Puttheirononthedelicatefabricprotector(`click')(Fig.17). 10 EnGlish Cleaning and maintenance Removethemainsplugfromthewallsocket,setthesteamcontroltoposition0andlettheiron cool down before you clean it. Donotputvinegarorotherdescalingagentsinthewatertank. after ironing 1 Wipeflakesandanyotherdepositsoffthesoleplatewithadampclothandanon-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent. Tokeepthesoleplatesmooth,avoidhardcontactwithmetalobjects.Neveruseascouringpad, vinegarorotherchemicalstocleanthesoleplate. Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth. Regularlyrinsethewatertankwithwater.Emptythewatertankafteryouhaverinsedit. 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 Fillthewatertanktothemaximumlevel. Donotputvinegarorotherdescalingagentsinthewatertank. SetthetemperaturedialtoMAX(Fig.18). Put the plug in an earthed wall socket. Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out. 5 Holdtheironoverthesink.PushthesteamcontroltotheCalc-Cleanpositionandholdit. Gently shake the iron to and fro (Fig. 19). , Steamandboilingwatercomeoutofthesoleplate.Impuritiesandflakes(ifany)areflushed 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. Unplug the iron when it has reached the set ironing temperature. Movethehotirongentlyoverapieceofusedclothtoremoveanywaterstainsthatmay haveformedonthesoleplate. Let the iron cool down before you store it. storage 1 Set the steam control to position 0, unplug the iron and let it cool down. Empty the water tank and store the iron on its heel on a stable surface. (Fig. 0) EnGlish 11 Windthemainscordandfixitwiththecordbinder. heat-resistant protective cover (GC4640i 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. Donotusetheheat-resistantprotectivecoverduringironing. 1 Insertthetipofthesoleplateintotheheat-resistantprotectivecover(1)andthenpress down the heel of the iron () (Fig. 1). 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. 22). 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 ...