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IMPORTANT – Descaling the soleplate
If you do not use the EASY DE-CALC function regularly, scale particles may build up in the soleplate
and brown stains may come out of the soleplate during ironing. In this situation, you need to
descale the soleplate by following the procedure below. We advice you to repeat the procedure
twice to better clean the soleplate.
To avoid the risk of burns, unplug the appliance and let it cool down for at least two hours before
you descale the soleplate.
1
Remove the plug from the wall socket (Fig. 16).
2
Place the appliance on the edge of the tabletop.
3
Make sure that the water tank is empty.
4
Hold a cup (with a capacity of at least 350ml) under the EASY DE-CALC knob and turn the knob
anticlockwise (Fig. 17).
5
Remove the EASY DE-CALC knob and let the water with scale particles flow into the cup
(Fig. 18).
6
Hold the appliance in the position that EASY DE-CALC opening is facing up and pour 900ml
distilled water into the opening (Fig. 20).
Note: Be mindful on the heavy weight of the appliance when you tilt it.
7
Keep the EASY DE-CALC opening facing up, reinsert the EASY DE-CALC knob and turn it
clockwise to fasten it (Fig. 21).
8
Put the appliance back on a stable and even surface. Plug in the appliance and switch it on
(Fig. 22).
9
Wait for 5 minutes for the appliance to heat up.
10
Keep the steam trigger pressed continuously while you move the iron on a piece of thick cloth
for 3 minutes (Fig. 15).
Warning: hot, dirty water comes out of the soleplate.
11
Stop moving the iron when no more water comes out or when steam starts coming out.
12
You can continue to use the appliance immediately. Otherwise unplug the appliance after the
descaling is completed.
Storage
1
Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2
Remove the water tank and empty it.
3
Put the iron on the iron platform. Push the carry lock to lock the iron onto the platform.
4
Fold the supply hose and mains cord. Put them in their respective storage
compartments. (Fig. 23)
5
You can carry the appliance with one hand by the handle of the iron.
Do not carry the appliance by holding the water tank release lever.
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.
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