User manual PHILIPS GC1121

[. . . ] Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or is leaking. check the cord regularly for possible damage. If the mains cord is damaged, always have it replaced by one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard. Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. [. . . ] 3 Release the steam control and wait at least 1 minute before using this function again to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate. 2 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner. Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with your iron. Please read the different sections for more details. If you are unable to solve the problem, contact the Customer Care Centre in your country. To keep the soleplate smooth, you should avoid hard contact with metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate. 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), the Calc-Clean function should be used more frequently. Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank. 5 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out. 7 Pull the steam control slightly upwards and gently shake the iron until all water in the tank has been used up. 8 After having used the Calc-Clean function, press the steam control back to its original position and set it to position O. Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water coming out of the iron still contains scale particles. after the Calc-Clean process 1 Connect the iron to the mains to let the soleplate dry. 2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone 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. 2 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle (fig. 3 Reinsert the steam control needle by placing the point of the needle exactly in the centre of the hole and by fitting the small projection on the side of the needle into the slot (fig. There is not enough Fill the water tank (see 'Filling water in the water tank. [. . . ] 4 Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place (fig. Environment Do not throw the appliance away 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 will help to preserve the environment (fig. Put the iron on its heel and wait until the pilot light has gone out before you start ironing. [. . . ]