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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 qualied 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 nished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you ll 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 elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic elds
(EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the
appliance is safe to use based on scientic evidence available today.
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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 x 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 ofcial 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 nd its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaet). 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 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’).
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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 start ironing.
No shot of
steam or no
vertical shot
of steam.
The shot-of-steam
function has been used
too often within a very
short 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 start ironing.
Water
droplets drip
onto the
fabric.
The cap of the lling
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
akes inside the
soleplate.
Use the calc-clean function a few
times (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
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