Philips azur gc4311 User Manual

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GC4311

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.

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  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 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.

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 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’).

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