Philips GC 1960 User Manual

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 iron with a damp cloth.

 5 

 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank 

after you have rinsed it (Fig. 12).
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 to be 

replaced (Fig. 13).

 - The Calc-Clean function removes scale particles from the iron.

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 

 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. 14).

 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 and turn the steam control to the 

Calc-Clean position x.  (Fig. 15)

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