User manual PHILIPS GC4412

[. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ] 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 3 and MAX. 12) This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc. 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. The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while. 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 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. To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects. 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. When flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean function more frequently. 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. [. . . ] Rinse the water tank and do not put any additive in the water tank. You have used the steam boost function at a temperature setting below 3. Water drips from the soleplate after the iron has cooled down or has been stored. Flakes and impurities come out of the soleplate during ironing. [. . . ]