User manual PHILIPS GC 3640

[. . . ] Warning Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks. If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. [. . . ] The concentrated steam boost function can only be used at temperature settings between 3 and MAX. Vertical steam boost You can also use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in vertical position. This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc. 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 (specific types only) The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while. , The red auto-off light flashes to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the automatic shut-off function (Fig. To let the iron heat up again: 1 Pick up the iron or move it slightly , The red auto-off light goes out. , If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set ironing temperature, the temperature light goes on. 2 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 mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down. 2 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 (Fig. 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 (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. [. . . ] You have used the steam boost function at a temperature setting below 3. Rinse the water tank and do not put any additive in the water tank. Put the iron on its heel and wait until the temperature light goes out before you start ironing Water drips from the soleplate after the iron has cooled down or has been stored. Empty the water tank before you You have put the store the iron. [. . . ]