PHILIPS RI4412/04
Owner's Manual

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If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set ironing temperature, the amber temperature light goes on.

3 Move the hot iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on the soleplate. 4 Let the iron cool down before you store it. storage 1 Set the steam control to position 0 and unplug the iron. 2 Empty the water tank (Fig. 16). 3 Let the iron cool down in a safe place. 4 Wind the mains cord and fix it with the cord binder. (Fig. 17) 5 Store the iron on its heel on a stable surface. heat-resistant protective cover (RI4444, RI4440 only)

Problem

2 If the amber temperature light goes on after you have moved the iron, wait for it to go out before you start ironing. 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 (RI4425, RI4415 only)

The iron does not produce a steam boost.

You have used the steam boost function too often within a very short period. The iron is not hot enough.

Possible cause

Solution

Continue ironing in horizontal position and wait a while before you use the steam boost function again. Set an ironing temperature at which the steam boost function can be used ( 3 to MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until the temperature light has gone out before you use the steam boost function. Press the cap until you hear a click.

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 Put the iron on the delicate fabric protector (�click�) (Fig. 13). Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning 1 Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.

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. Do not use the heat-resistant protective cover during ironing. 1 Put the iron on the heat-resistant protective cover (Fig. 18). 2 Insert the tip of the soleplate into the heatresistant protective cover (1) and then press down the heel of the iron (2). 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. 19). guarantee & service Water droplets drip onto the fabric during ironing. You have not closed the cap of the filling opening properly. You have put an additive in the water tank. The set temperature is too low for steam ironing. You have used the steam boost function at a temperature setting below

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Rinse the water tank and do not put any additive in the water tank. Set a temperature of or 2 higher.

To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate. 2 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth. 3 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after you have rinsed it. Double-Active Calc system The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the water tank combined with the CalcClean function. 1 The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. This tablet is constantly active and does 2 not need to be replaced. The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles from the iron. Using the Calc-Clean function

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Walita website at www.walita.com.br or contact the Philips Walita Customer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips Walita dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Walita Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV. Troubleshooting If the appliance does not work or does not work properly, first check the list below. If the problem is not mentioned in this list, the appliance probably has a defect. In that case we advise you to take the appliance to your dealer or to an authorised Philips Walita service centre.
Problem Possible cause Solution

Set the temperature dial to a setting between 3 and MAX.

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Water drips from the soleplate after the iron has cooled down or has been stored. You have put the iron in horizontal position with water still left in the water tank. Hard water forms flakes inside the soleplate. Empty the water tank.

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 Make sure the appliance is unplugged. 2 Set the steam control to position 0. 3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level. Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank. 4 Set the temperature dial to MAX (Fig. 14). 5 Put the plug in an earthed wall socket.

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 iron does not produce any steam.

The temperature dial is set to MIN. There is not enough water in the water tank. The steam control is set to position 0.

Set the temperature dial to the required position. Fill the water tank (see chapter �Preparing for use�, section �Filling the water tank�). Set the steam control to a position between 1 and 6 (see chapter �Using the appliance�, section �Steam ironing�). Set an ironing temperature that is suitable for steam ironing (

Flakes and impurities come out of the soleplate during ironing.

Use the CalcClean function one or more times (see chapter �Cleaning and maintenance�, section �Using the Calc-Clean function�). Move the iron slightly to deactivate the automatic shut-off function. The red AUTO/OFF light goes out.

6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out. 7 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean button and gently shake the iron to and fro (Fig. 15). , Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate. Impurities and flakes (if any) are flushed out. 8 Release the Calc-Clean button 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 back into the wall socket and let the iron heat up to let the soleplate dry. temperature. 423900068161

The red light flashes (RI4444, RI4440, RI4430, RI4425, RI4422, RI4420, RI4412 only).

The automatic shut-off function has switched off the iron (see chapter �Features�, section �Automatic shut-off function�). The Ionic DeepSteam function is on.

The iron is not hot enough and/ or the dripstop function has been activated.

The iron makes a humming sound.

2 to MAX).

2 Unplug the iron when it has reached the set ironing

Put the iron on its heel and wait until the temperature light has gone out before you start ironing.

If you hear the humming sound when you iron without steam, stop pressing the Ionic DeepSteam button. The Ionic DeepSteam function has no effect when you iron without steam.

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