User manual PHILIPS GC2042 EASYSPEED PLUS

[. . . ] Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate. Note: Regularly rinse the water tank with tap water. Calc-Clean function IMPORTANT:To prolong the lifetime of your appliance and to maintain good steaming performance, use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very hard (i. [. . . ] 4 Let the iron cool down before you store it. Storage 1 Unplug the iron and set the steam control to t (dry ironing). €¯2) 2 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility and store the iron on its heel (Fig. 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. Problem Water drips from the soleplate or wet spots appear on the garment during ironing. Possible cause The set temperature is too low for steam ironing. Solution Set an ironing temperature that is suitable for steam ironing. 1 Consult table 1 to set the temperature dial to the appropriate setting for your garment (Fig. 2 Put the iron on its heel and plug it in. The temperature light goes on to indicate that the iron is heating up (Fig. 3 When the temperature light goes out, the iron has reached the correct temperature. 4 Consult table 1 to select a steam setting that corresponds to the temperature you have set (Fig. Note:To use turbo steam , keep the steam control pressed to the turbo steam position continuously. Caution: Do not set the steam control to a steam setting if the set temperature is below 2 or when the iron is still heating up (when the temperature light is on).  Otherwise water may leak from the iron. Features Spray function -Press the spray button to moisten the article to be ironed. Steam boost function -Press and release the steam boost button for a powerful boost of steam to remove stubborn creases (Fig. Vertical steam -You can use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in vertical position for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc (Fig. Safety auto-off function (specific types only) --The iron switches off automatically if it has not been moved for 30 seconds in horizontal position or 8 minutes in vertical position. The auto-off light starts flashing (Fig. To let the iron heat up again, pick up the iron or move it slightly until the auto-off light goes out. [. . . ] Rinse the water tank and do not put any additive in the water tank. Wait a while before you use the steam boost function again. Set an ironing temperature at which the steam boost function can be used ( 2 to MAX). use the Calc-Clean function (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’ , section ‘Calc-Clean function’). [. . . ]