User manual PHILIPS GC 4641

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. delicate fabric protector (specific types only) The delicate fabric protector protects delicate fabrics from heat , damage and shiny patches. With the delicate fabric protector you can iron delicate fabrics (silk, wool and nylon) at temperature settings 3 to MAX in combination with all steam functions available on the iron. the delicate fabric protector reduces the soleplate temperature instantly , thus allowing you to iron delicate fabrics safely. If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that is not visible when you wear or use the article. 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. [. . . ] the red auto-off light flashes (specific types only). The blue tank light flashes (specific types only). The iron has been put in horizontal position with water still left in the water tank. Rinse the water tank and do not put any additive in the water tank. [. . . ]