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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.
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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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