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
O
.
3
Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the
water tank.
4
Set the temperature dial to MAX (Fig. 11).
5
Plug in the appliance. If the appliance has an earthed
plug, 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 and set the steam
control to the Calc-Clean position (
1
). The steam
control springs up slightly.
8
Pull the steam control upwards and remove
it (Fig. 12).
9
Hold the iron over the sink and move it to and
fro (Fig. 13).
Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate.
Impurities and flakes (if any) are flushed out.
10
Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the steam
control needle (Fig. 14).
Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.
11
Put the steam control back into the iron. Insert
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. Press down the steam control
while you turn it to position O (Fig. 15).
12
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.
Storage
1
Set the steam control to position
O
, remove the
plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
down.
2
Wind the mains cord round the cord storage
facility (Fig. 16).
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 official collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 17).
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.
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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 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
O
.
Set the steam position to
ç
or
é
(see chapter ‘Using the appliance’,
section ‘Steam ironing’).
The soleplate is not
hot enough and/or
the drip-stop function
has been activated
(specific 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 temperature light goes
out before you start ironing.
The shot-of-
steam function
does not work
(specific types
only).
You have used
the shot-of-steam
function too often
within a very short
period.
Continue ironing in horizontal position
and wait a while before you use the
shot-of-steam function again.
The iron is not hot
enough.
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 goes
out before you start ironing.
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 ‘Calc-Clean
function’).
The light on
the handle
flashes (specific
types only).
The automatic shut-off
function has been
activated (see chapter
‘Features’, section
‘Automatic shut-off’).
Pick the iron up or move it slightly
to deactivate the automatic shut-off
function. The automatic shut-off light
goes out.
There are water
droplets on the
fabric.
You have not closed
the cap of the filling
opening properly.
Press the cap until you hear a click.
There are water
droplets on the
fabric (specific
types only).
The set temperature
is too low for steam
ironing.
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 goes
out before you start ironing.
Water drips
from the
soleplate after
the iron has
cooled down or
has been stored
(specific types
only).
You have put the iron
in horizontal position
while there was still
water in the water
tank.
Empty the water tank and set the
steam control to position
O
after use.
Store the iron on its heel.
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