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Philips GC4880 Azur Pro Steam Iron

Product details

  • Brand: Philips
  • Catalogue number: 572/2273
  • Manufacturer's number: GC4880/20

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FAQs

IMPORTANT: Use Calc-clean function every 1 month to prolong the life of your iron. If water in your area is very hard, or you see scales coming out from the soleplate during ironing, use this function more frequently.


1 Make sure the iron is unplugged and the steam slider is set to dry setting.


2 Fill the water tank to the MAX indication.

Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.


3 Plug in the iron and set the temperature dial to MAX.


4 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.


5 Hold the iron over the sink. Keep pushing the calc clean button and gently shake the iron forth and back until all water in the water tank has been used up.

Scales is flushed out, steam and boiling water also come out of the soleplate.

Note: Repeat steps 2 to 5 if the water that comes out of the iron still contains scale particles.  6 Plug in the iron and let the iron heat up to dry the soleplate.


7 Unplug the iron when the temperature indicator light goes out.


8 Move the iron gently over a piece of cloth to remove any water stains on the soleplate.

The easy and fast Quick Calc Release system in Azur Pro is a fast and easy way to regularly clean your iron from the worst calc, resulting in long lasting steam performance. The Quick Calc Release is as easy as emptying the water tank.

Capturing calc in a very simple, convenient manner, for easy cleaning after each ironing session. No need to change the way you are ironing

Caution: Do not pour water, vinegar, descaling agents or other chemicals into the iron from the opening of the Quick Calc Release.

Scales are formed inside the soleplate. Please perform the calc clean process. For step by step instruction of Calc-clean process, please refer to product user manual or online FAQ under Cleaning and Maintenance segment.

Please check below scenarios:

1. You have overfilled the water tank. Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication. Pour excess water out of the water tank.

2. You have not closed the water filling door properly. Close the filling door until you hear a 'click' sound.

Please check below scenarios:


1. You have not locked the Quick Calc Release tray. In this case, take out the Quick Calc Release tray and clean it using tap water. Use a piece of cloth to wipe off scales in the opening of the Quick Calc Release tray. Put back the tray and lock it. Below picture shows how to lock the Quick Calc Release tray.

Caution:

Make sure that the iron has been unplugged for at least 1 hour and has completely cooled down, before you take out the Quick Calc Release tray.

Do not pour water, vinegar, descaling agents or other chemicals into the iron from the opening of the Quick Calc Release.

Do not use vinegar, descaling agents or other chemicals to wash the tray.

2. The Quick Calc Release tray is damaged.


Please check scenarios below:


1. You have set a temperature that is too low. Set the temperature according to the fabric that you are ironing.

2. You are ironing without steam. Fill the water tank and set the steam slider to steaming mode.

3. For stubborn creases, press and release the steam boost trigger for a powerful boost of steam to remove stubborn creases. Repeat if necessary.

4. For stubborn creases, use the spray function to moisten the particular spot and iron over it. Repeat if necessary.

Please check scenarios below:

1. The steam slider is set to steaming mode. Set the steam slider to ‘no steam’. 

2.You have put the iron in horizontal position with water still left in the water tank. Empty the water tank after use.

If you are unable to resolve the issue, then please either call us using the phone number on this page OR click HERE to arrange a return or exchange.

How-to videos

  • How to descale your iron

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