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Make sure there is enough water (more than 3/4) in the water tank. If there is not
enough water, unplug the iron, fill the water to MAX indication (Fig.3-2) and plug in
the iron again (Fig.3-3).
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.
3
Wait for the iron to heat up. This takes about 2 minutes (Fig.3-3).
Note
: the Calc-Clean reminder light turns off during heating up.
4
Unplug the iron when the ‘iron ready’ light stops breathing (Fig. 3-4).
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 (Fig. 3-5).
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 appliance still contains
scale particles.
6
Plug in the appliance and let the appliance heat up to dry the soleplate. This takes
about 2 minutes (Fig.3-6).
7
Unplug the appliance. Move the appliance gently over a piece of cloth to remove any
water stains on the soleplate (Fig. 3-7).
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, visit
www.philips.com/support
for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the
Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The iron does
not produce any
steam.
There is not enough water
in the tank.
Fill the water tank.
The steam setting is set to
“steam off”
Tilt the iron up and press the steam button on
top of the handle to select a steam setting.
The iron is not ready.
Wait until the iron is ready (the light on
the display panel stops flashing).
The steam setting
does not change
when I press the
steam button on
top of the handle.
The steam button changes
steam settings only
when the iron is tilted. In
horizontal position, the
steam button serves as
a trigger to release extra
steam in any setting.
Tilt the iron up slightly and press the steam
button to change steam setting.
This is designed to ensure the consumers do
not accidentally change the steam setting
while ironing.
Water droplets
drips onto the
garment during
ironing.
You have 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.
