User manual PHILIPS GC3124

[. . . ] - 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. [. . . ] - 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: 1 Pick up the iron or move it slightly. , If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set ironing temperature, the temperature light goes on. If the temperature light goes on after you have moved the iron, wait for it to go out before you start ironing. Note: If the temperature light does not go on after you move the iron, the soleplate still has the right temperature and the iron is ready for use. Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning 1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down. wipeflakesandanyotherdepositsoffthesoleplatewithadamp 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. calc-Clean function You can use the Calc-Clean function to remove scale and impurities. 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 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down. fill the water tank to the maximum level. Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank. 5 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out. 7 Release the Calc-Clean button when all the water in the tank has been used up. 8 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities. After the Calc-Clean process 1 Put the plug in the wall socket and let the iron heat up to allow the soleplate to dry. Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out. 3 Move the hot iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on the soleplate. [. . . ] Water drips from the soleplate after the iron has cooled down or has been stored (specific types only). Use the Calc-Clean function one or more times (see chapter `Cleaning and maintenance', section `Calc-Clean function'). Move the iron slightly to deactivate the automatic The automatic shut-off function has switched off the shut-off function. You have put the iron in horizontal position while there was still water in the water tank. [. . . ]