User manual PHILIPS GC3388

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] , If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set ironing temperature, the amber temperature light goes on. If the amber temperature light goes on after you have moved the iron, wait for it to go out before you start ironing. Note: If the amber 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. wipeflakesandanyotherdepositsoffthesoleplatewithadampclothandanon-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. Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth. regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after you have rinsed it (Fig. Double-Active Calc System (specific types only) 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 (Fig. 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. Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank. 6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out. 8 Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as all the water in the tank has been used up. After the Calc-Clean process 1 Put the plug back into the wall socket and let the iron heat up to let the soleplate dry. Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out. Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on the soleplate. [. . . ] Use the Calc-Clean function one or more times (see chapter `Cleaning and maintenance', section `Calc-Clean function'). You have put the iron in horizontal position while there was still water in the water tank. Always set the steam control to position 0 and empty the water tank after use. You used the steam boost Continue ironing in horizontal position and wait function too often within a while before you use the steam boost function a short period. [. . . ]