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 8 

 Pull the steam control slightly upwards and gently shake the iron until 

all water in the tank has been used up (Fig. 16).

 

, Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate. Scale (if any) is 

flushed out.

 9 

 After you have used the Calc-Clean function, press down the steam 

control while you turn it to position O.  (Fig. 17)

 1 

 Put the plug in 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. 

 1 

 Pull the steam control out of the appliance.  (Fig. 18)

 2 

 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle (Fig. 19).

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. 20).

 4 

 Set the steam control to position O.

 1 

 Set the steam control to position O and remove the plug from the 

wall socket. 

 2 

 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility (Fig. 21).

 3 

Specific types only: put the iron in the heat-resistant storage cover

and fasten the cover with the Velcro strips (Fig. 22).

 - 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. 23).
guarantee and 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.

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 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 

‘Using the appliance’, section 

‘Filling the water tank’).

The steam control is 

set to position O.

Set the steam control to the 

small cloud or large cloud (see 

chapter ‘Using the appliance, 

section ‘Selecting temperature 

and steam setting’).

 2 

 Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be 

ironed (Fig. 8).
Steam boost function (specific types only)

A powerful boost of steam helps to remove very stubborn creases. 

The steam boost function only works at temperature settings between 
3

 and MAX. 

 1 

 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 9).

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 and press and release the steam 

boost button (Fig. 10).

Never direct the steam at people.

The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has 

not been moved for a while.

 

, The automatic shut-off light flashes to indicate that the iron has been

switched off by the automatic shut-off function (Fig. 11).

To let the iron heat up again:

 1 

 Pick up the iron or move it slightly.

 

, The automatic shut-off light stops flashing.

 

, If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set ironing 

temperature, the temperature light goes on.

 2 

 If the temperature light goes on after you have moved the iron, wait 

for it to go out before you start ironing.

 1 

 Set the steam control to position O, remove the plug from the wall 

socket and let the iron cool down. 

 2 

 Pour any remaining water out of the water tank.

 3 

Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp

cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.

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)