The steam boost function can only be used at temperature settings
between
3
and MAX.
1
Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 8).
Wait a while before you use the button again to avoid spluttering.
Never direct the steam at people.
Vertical steam boost (specific types only)
You can also use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in
vertical position. This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes,
curtains etc.
1
Hold the iron in vertical position. Then press and release the steam
boost button (Fig. 9)
Never direct the steam at people.
Automatic shut-off (specific types only)
The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the heating
element if the iron has not been moved for a while.
,
The auto-off light starts flashing to indicate that the iron has been
switched off by the safety shut-off function (Fig. 10).
- In horizontal position, this happens after 30 seconds.
- In vertical position, this happens after 8 minutes.
1
To let the iron heat up again, pick it up or move it slightly.
- If the temperature light goes on, wait for it to go out before you start
ironing.
- If the temperature light does not go on, the iron is ready for use.
Cleaning and maintenance
After ironing
1
Put the iron on its heel.
2
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
down.
3
Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth
and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects.
Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the
soleplate.
4
Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth.
5
Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after
cleaning.
Double-Active Calc System (specific types only)
The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the
water tank combined with the Calc-Clean function.
- The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. The
tablet is constantly active and does not need replacement (Fig. 11).
- The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles.
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
Set the steam control to position O.
2
Set the temperature dial to MAX.
3
Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.
4
Plug in the appliance. If the appliance has an earthed plug, put the
mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
5
Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.
6
Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to the Calc-
Clean position
x
. (Fig. 12)
7
Pull the steam control slightly upwards and gently shake the iron until
all water in the tank has been used up.
,
Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate. Scale (if any) is
flushed out.
8
After you have used the Calc-Clean function, press down the steam
control while you turn it to position O.
Note: Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water that comes out of the iron still
contains scale particles.
After the Calc-Clean process
1
Connect the iron to the mains 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.
Cleaning the steam control needle
1
Pull the steam control out of the appliance. (Fig. 13)
2
Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle (Fig. 14).
Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.
3
Reinsert the steam control. Place the point of the needle exactly in
the centre of the hole and fit the small projection on the side of the
needle into the slot (Fig. 15).
4
Set the steam control to position O.
Storage
1
Unplug the appliance and set the steam control to position O.
2
Empty the water tank (Fig. 16).
3
Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility.
4
Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place (Fig. 17).
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. 18).
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 find its phone number in the worldwide
guarantee leaflet). 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
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 temperature.
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’).
The steam control
is set to position O.
Set the steam control to position
l
or
;
(see chapter ‘Using the
appliance’).
Water leaks
from the
soleplate during
ironing.
The iron is not hot
enough.
Set the temperature dial to a
temperature suitable for steam
ironing (
2
to MAX). Put the
iron on its heel and wait until
the temperature light goes out
before you start ironing.
The spray
function does
not work
(specific types
only)
There is not
enough water in
the water tank.
Fill the water tank (see chapter
‘Preparing for use’).
Flakes and
impurities come
out of the
soleplate during
ironing.
You have been
using hard water,
which has caused
scale flakes to
develop inside the
soleplate.
Use the Calc-Clean function
one or more times (see chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
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