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introduction
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general description (Fig. 1)
A
Spray nozzle
B
Cap of filling opening
C
Steam boost
D
Spray button
E
Steam control
F
Ionic DeepSteam button (RI4444, RI4440, RI4430)
g
Ionic DeepSteam light (RI4444, RI4440, RI4430)
h
Temperature dial
i
RI4425, RI4422, RI4420, RI4412: Amber temperature light with red automatic
shut-off (AUTO/OFF) indication. RI4415, RI4411, RI4410: Amber temperature
light
J
RI4444, RI4440, RI4430: Amber temperature light with red automatic shut-
off (AUTO/OFF) indication
K
Mains cord
l
Type plate
M
Soleplate
n
Calc-Clean button
Not shown: Heat-resistant protective cover (RI4444, RI4440 only)
Not shown: Delicate fabric protector (RI4425, RI4415 only)
important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future
reference.
Danger
- Never immerse the iron in water.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains
voltage before you connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself shows
visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips Walita, a
service centre authorised by Philips Walita or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowl-
edge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appli-
ance.
- Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron.
Caution
- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
- Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage.
- 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.
- Always place and use the iron on a stable, level and horizontal surface.
- Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemi-
cals in the water tank.
- This appliance is intended for household use only.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips Walita 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.
Before first use
1
Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the soleplate.
2
Rinse and dry the filling cup.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
1
Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2
Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (Fig. 2).
3
Open the cap of the filling opening.
4
Tilt the iron backwards and use the filling cup to fill the water tank with tap
water up to the maximum. (Fig. 3)
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemi
-
cals in the water tank.
,
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal
portion of distilled water, or to use distilled water only.
5
Close the cap of the filling opening (‘click’) (Fig. 4).
setting the temperature
1
RI4444, RI4440 only: Remove the heat-resistant protective cover (Fig. 5).
Do not leave the heat-resistant protective cover on the soleplate during ironing.
2
Put the iron on its heel.
3
To set the required ironing temperature, turn the temperature dial to the ap
-
propriate position (Fig. 6).
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
-
1
for synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)
-
1
for silk
-
2
for wool
-
3
for cotton
-
MAX for linen
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 will not be visible when you wear or
use the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent
shiny patches. To prevent stains, do not use the spray function.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those
made of synthetic fibres.
4
Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
,
The amber temperature light goes on.
5
When the amber temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you start
ironing.
The temperature light goes on from time to time during ironing.
Using the appliance
Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This stops after
a short while.
steam ironing
1
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2
Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section
‘Setting the temperature).
3
Set the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam setting you select
is suitable for the set ironing temperature: (Fig. 7)
- 1 - 3 for moderate steam (temperature settings
2
to
3
)
- 4 - 6 for strong steam (temperature settings
3
to MAX)
Note: The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it reaches the set temperature.
Note: If the set ironing temperature is too low (MIN to
2
), water may drip from the
soleplate (see chapter ‘Features, section ‘Drip stop’).
ironing with ionic Deepsteam (Ri4444, Ri4440, Ri4430 only)
When you use the Ionic DeepSteam function during steam ironing, the steam
produced is finer than during regular steam ironing. Fine steam reaches deeper,
especially into thick fabrics. This helps you to remove stubborn creases easily.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 in section ‘Steam ironing’.
2
Press and hold the Ionic DeepSteam button (Fig. 8).
,
The Ionic DeepSteam light goes on and you hear a humming sound. (Fig. 9)
3
The iron now produces Ionic DeepSteam to help you remove even the tough
-
est creases.
Note: The Ionic DeepSteam function is only effective when it is used in combination with
a steam setting and a temperature setting between
2
and MAX.
Note: Do not use the Ionic DeepSteam function when you iron without steam and/or at
low temperature settings. However, ironing at low temperatures without steam with the
Ionic DeepSteam function switched on will not damage the iron.
Note: The Ionic DeepSteam output may vary from time to time, depending on the ironing
temperature.
ironing without steam
1
Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (Fig. 2).
Do not use the Ionic DeepSteam function, as this function has no effect when you
iron without steam.
2
Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section
‘Setting the temperature’).
After ironing
1
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
2
If you have been steam ironing, empty the water tank.
3
Let the iron cool down in a safe place.
Features
spray function
You can use the spray function at any temperature to moisten the article to be
ironed. This helps remove stubborn creases.
1
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2
Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be
ironed (Fig. 10).
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.
1
Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 11).
Vertical steam boost
1
You can also use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in vertical
position. (Fig. 12)
This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.
Never direct the steam at people.
Drip stop
This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function: the iron automatically stops produc-
ing steam when the temperature is too low, to prevent water from dripping out of
the soleplate. When this happens, you may hear a sound.
Automatic shut-off function (Ri4444, Ri4440, Ri4430, Ri4425, Ri4422,
Ri4420, Ri4412 only)
The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been
moved for a while.
,
The red AUTO/OFF indication of the temperature light flashes to indicate
that the iron has been switched off by the automatic shut-off function.
To let the iron heat up again:
1
Pick up the iron or move it slightly.
,
The red AUTO/OFF indication goes out.
,
If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set ironing tem
-
perature, the amber temperature light goes on.
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 sole
-
plate still has the right temperature and the iron is ready for use.
Delicate fabric protector (Ri4425, Ri4415 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 avail
-
able on the iron.
The delicate fabric protector reduces the soleplate temperature instantly, thus allow-
ing 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.
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 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.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.
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.
2
Unplug the iron when it has reached the set ironing temperature.
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.
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heat-resistant protective cover (Ri4444, Ri4440 only)
You can store the iron on the heat-resistant protective cover immediately after iron-
ing. 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 heat-resistant 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
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
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
is set to MIN.
Set the temperature dial to the
required position.
The iron does
not produce any
steam.
There is not enough
water in the water
tank.
Fill the water tank (see chapter
‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Filling the
water tank’).
The steam control is
set to position 0.
Set the steam control to a position
between 1 and 6 (see chapter
‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Steam
ironing’).
The iron is not hot
enough and/or the
drip-stop function has
been activated.
Set an ironing temperature that is
suitable for steam ironing (
2
to
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
wait until the temperature light has
gone out before you start ironing.
The iron does not
produce a steam
boost.
You have used the
steam boost function
too often within a
very short period.
Continue ironing in horizontal posi-
tion and wait a while before you use
the steam boost function again.
The iron is not hot
enough.
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 tem-
perature light has gone out before
you use the steam boost function.
Water droplets
drip onto the fab-
ric during ironing.
You have not closed
the cap of the filling
opening properly.
Press the cap until you hear a click.
You have put an addi-
tive in the water tank.
Rinse the water tank and do not put
any additive in the water tank.
The set temperature
is too low for steam
ironing.
Set a temperature of or
2
higher.
You have used the
steam boost function
at a temperature set-
ting below
3
.
Set the temperature dial to a setting
between
3
and MAX.
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.
Empty the water tank.
Flakes and impuri-
ties come out
of the soleplate
during ironing.
Hard water forms
flakes inside the
soleplate.
Use the Calc-Clean function one or
more times (see chapter ‘Cleaning
and maintenance’, section ‘Using the
Calc-Clean function’).
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’).
Move the iron slightly to deactivate
the automatic shut-off function. The
red AUTO/OFF light goes out.
The iron makes a
humming sound.
The Ionic DeepSteam
function is on.
If you hear the humming sound
when you iron without steam, stop
pressing the Ionic DeepSteam but-
ton. The Ionic DeepSteam function
has no effect when you iron without
steam.
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