Philips RI4412/14, User Manual

If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped 

below the set ironing temperature, 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 soleplate 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 

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.

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.

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  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) 

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 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.

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Problem

Possible cause

Solution

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 

position 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 

temperature light 

has gone out 

before you use 

the steam boost 

function.

Water droplets 

drip onto the 

fabric 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 additive 

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 

setting 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 

impurities 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 

button. The Ionic 

DeepSteam 

function has no 

effect when you 

iron without 

steam.

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