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3 Plug in the iron and set the temperature dial to MAX. (Fig. 13-14)
4 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out. (Fig. 15-17)
5 Hold the iron over the sink. Keep pushing the calc clean button and gently shake the iron forth and
back until all water in the water tank has been used up (Fig. 18).
Scales is flushed out, steam and boiling water also come out of the soleplate.
Note: Repeat steps 2 to 5 if the water that comes out of the iron still contains scale particles.
6 Plug in the iron and let the iron heat up to dry the soleplate. (Fig. 19)
7 Unplug the iron when the temperature indicator light goes out.
8 Move the iron gently over a piece of cloth to remove any water stains on the soleplate.
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 (see the worldwide
guarantee leaflet for contact details).
Problem
Water leaks from the
water filling door.
Water drips from
the soleplate after
the iron has been
unplugged or has
been stored.
The steam boost
function does not
work properly (water
leaks out of the
soleplate).
Flakes and impurities
come out of the
soleplate during
ironing.
Possible cause
You have overfilled the
water tank.
The steam slider is set to
MAX or ECO.
You have put the iron
in horizontal position
with water still left in the
water tank.
You have used the steam
boost function too often
within a very short period.
You have used the steam
boost function at too low
a temperature.
Calc are formed inside the
soleplate.
Solution
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX
indication. Pour excess water out of the water tank.
Set the steam slider to dry setting.
Empty the water tank.
Wait for a few seconds before you use the steam
boost function again.
Set an ironing temperature at which the steam
boost function can be used (●●● to MAX).
Use the calc clean function (see chapter 'Cleaning
and maintenance', section 'calc clean function').