Philips RI4412/14, User Manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips 

Walita! To fully benefit from the support that Philips 

Walita offers, register your product at www.walita.com.br.

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

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  RI4425, RI4422, RI4420, RI4412: Amber temperature 

light with red automatic shut-off (AUTO/OFF) indicat

ion. RI4415, RI4411, RI4410: Amber temperature light 

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  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 

knowledge, 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 appliance. 

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 chemicals 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.

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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 chemicals 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 appropriate 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

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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, 

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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 toughest 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 producing 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.

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