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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 pour vinegar or other descaling agents in the

water tank.

4 Set the temperature dial to MAX.

5 Put the mains 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. 14).

Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate.

Impuritiesandakes(ifany)areushedout.

8 Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as all the

water in the tank has been used up.

9 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 the temperature light goes

out.

3 Move the 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, remove the

plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool

down.

2 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage

facility (Fig. 15).

3 Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place.

Environment

Do not throw away the appliance with the normal

household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in

at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing

this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 16).

Guarantee & service

If you need service or information or if you have a

problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.

com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre

in your country (you nd its phone number in the

worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no Consumer

Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips

dealer.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems

you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable

to solve the problem with the information below, contact

the Consumer Care Centre in your country.

Problem Possible cause Solution

The iron is

plugged in, but

the soleplate

stays 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 4 (see chapter ‘Using

the appliance’, section ‘Steam ironing’).

The iron is not hot

enough and/or the

drip-stop function

has been activated

(specic types only).

Set an ironing temperature that is

suitable for steam ironing ( 2 to

MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait

until the amber temperature light goes

out before you start ironing.

Problem Possible cause Solution

Water

droplets drip

onto the fabric

during ironing.

The temperature

dial has been set to

a temperature that

is too low for steam

ironing.

Set an ironing temperature that is

suitable for steam ironing (temperature

settings 2 to MAX). Put the iron

on its heel and wait until the amber

temperature light goes out.

You have put an

additive in the water

tank.

Rinse the water tank and do not put

any additive in the water tank.

You have not closed

the cap of the lling

opening properly.

Press the cap until you hear a click.

Flakes and

impurities

come out of

the soleplate

during ironing.

Hard water forms

akes inside the

soleplate.

Use the Calc-Clean function one or

more times (see chapter ‘Cleaning

and maintenance’, section ‘Calc-Clean

function’).

The

temperature

light ashes

red (specic

types only).

The automatic shut-off

function has switched

off the iron (see

chapter ‘Features’).

Move the iron slightly to deactivate the

automatic shut-off function. The red

auto-off indication of the temperature

light goes out.

Water drips

from the

soleplate

after the iron

has cooled

down or has

been stored

(specic types

only)

You have put the iron

in horizontal position

while there was still

water in the water

tank.

Always set the steam control to

position 0 and empty the water tank

after use. Store the iron on its heel.

The iron does

not produce a

steam boost.

You used the steam

boost function too

often within a 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

(temperature settings 2 to MAX).

Put the iron on its heel and wait until

the amber temperature light goes

out before you use the steam boost

function.

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