User manual PHILIPS GC 4740

[. . . ] Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill or empty the water tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: set the steam control to position 0, put the iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Always place and use the iron on a stable, level and horizontal surface. [. . . ] 15) Drip stop This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function: the iron automatically stops producing steam when the temperature is too low, to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate. When this happens, you may hear a sound. Automatic shut-off function The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while. - Specific types only: The tank light flashes to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the automatic shut-off function (Fig. - Sspecific types only: The red auto-off light flashes to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the automatic shut-off function. - To let the iron heat up again, pick up the iron or move it slightly. The tank light (specific types only) or auto-off light (specific types only) stops flashing. Cleaning and maintenance Remove the mains plug from the wall socket, set the steam control to position 0 and let the iron cool down before you clean it. Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank. After ironing 1 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. Empty the water tank after you have rinsed it. Double-active Calc System The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the water tank combined with the Calc-Clean function. 1 The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. This tablet is constantly active and does not need to be replaced. 2 The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles from the iron. Using the Calc-Clean function Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very hard (i. When flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean function more frequently. 1 Fill the water tank to the maximum level. Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank. [. . . ] The blue tank light flashes (specific types only). The iron has been put in horizontal position with water still left in the water tank. Empty the water tank before you store the iron. Use the Calc-Clean function one or more times (see chapter `Cleaning and maintenance', section `Using the Calc-Clean function'). [. . . ]