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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. 20)
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.
Problem Possible cause
The ironing board cover Steam has condensed on the
becomes wet or there ironing board cover after a long
are water droplets on ironing session.
the garment during
ironing.
You have an ironing board cover
that is not designed to cope
with the high steam rate of the
appliance.
Water droplets come The steam that was still present
out of the soleplate. in the hose has cooled down and
condensed into water. This causes
water droplets to come out of the
soleplate.
Steam and/or water The EASY DE-CALC knob is not
come out from under tightened properly.
the EASY DE-CALC
knob.
The rubber sealing ring of the
EASY DE-CALC knob is worn.
Dirty water and Impurities or chemicals present
impurities come out in the water have deposited in
of the soleplate or the the steam vents and/or on the
soleplate is dirty. soleplate.
Too much scale and minerals have
accumulated inside the appliance.
The iron leaves a shine The surface to be ironed was
or an imprint on the uneven, for instance because you
garment. were ironing over a seam or a fold
in the garment.
Solution
Replace the ironing board cover if the foam material
has worn out. You can also add an extra layer of felt
material under the ironing board cover to prevent
condensation on the ironing board. You can buy felt
in a fabric shop.
Put an extra layer of felt material under the ironing
board cover to prevent condensation on the ironing
board. You can buy felt in a fabric shop.
Steam away from the garment for a few seconds.
Switch off the appliance and let the appliance cool
down for 2 hours. Unscrew the EASY DE-CALC knob
and screw it back onto the appliance properly.
Note: Some water may escape when you remove
the knob.
Contact an authorised Philips service centre for a
new EASY DE-CALC knob.
Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
Descale the appliance regularly (see chapter
'Important - DESCALING').
PerfectCare is safe on all garments. The shine or
imprint is not permanent and will come off if you
wash the garment. Avoid ironing over seams or folds
or you can place a cotton cloth over the area to be
ironed to avoid imprints at seams and folds.
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