Philips GC2125/12, User Manual

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Automatic shut-off (specific types only)
An electronic safety device will automatically switch the heating
element off if the iron has not been moved for a while.
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To indicate that the heating element has been switched off, the
automatic shut-off light will start blinking.
To heat up the iron again: pick it up or move it slightly.The automatic
shut-off light will go out.
1 If the temperature light goes on, wait for it to go out before
you start ironing.
2 If the temperature light does not go on, the iron is ready for
use.
Cleaning and maintenance
Calc-Clean function
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The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles.
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), the Calc-Clean function should be used more
frequently.
1 Set the steam control to position
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2 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank..
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3 Set the temperature dial to MAX.
4 Put the plug in the wall socket.
5 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.
6 Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to
position
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(Calc-Clean).The steam control knob will spring up
slightly.
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7 Pull the steam control knob upwards to remove the steam
control needle.
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