Philips Azur GC4311 Manual

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
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mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
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Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself shows
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visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or is leaking.
Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
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If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre
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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.
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Never immerse the iron and the stand, if provided, in water.
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Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
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The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if
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touched.
Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot.
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When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill or
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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
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horizontal surface.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other
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chemicals in the water tank.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
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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
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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 country
(you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no
Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact
the Service Department 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 country.
Problem Cause
The iron is There is a connection
plugged in but problem.
the soleplate
is cold.
The temperature dial
has been set to MIN.
No steam. There is not enough
water in the water tank.
The steam control has
been set to position 0.
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Solution
Check the mains cord, the plug and the
wall socket.
Set the temperature dial to the
required position.
Fill the water tank (see chapter
'Preparing for use').
Set the steam control to a position
between 1 and 6 (see chapter 'Using
the appliance').
Azur
GC4311
Problem Cause
The iron is not hot
enough and/or the
drip-stop function has
been activated.
No shot of The shot-of-steam
steam or no function has been used
vertical shot too often within a very
of steam. short period.
The iron is not hot
enough.
Water The cap of the filling
droplets drip opening has not been
onto the closed properly.
fabric.
An additive has been
poured into the water
tank.
Flakes and Hard water forms
impurities flakes inside the
come out of soleplate.
the soleplate
during ironing.
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Solution
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 start ironing.
Continue ironing in horizontal position
and wait a while before using the shot-
of-steam function again.
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 start ironing.
Press the cap until you hear a click.
Rinse the water tank and do not put
any additive in the water tank.
Use the calc-clean function a few
times (see chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance').
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