User manual PHILIPS GC7631/20 PERFECTCARE PURE

[. . . ] 2 Open the ANTI-CALC cartridge compartment. English 7 3 Take the ANTI-CALC cartridge out of its package (1) and pull the rubber cap from its bottom (2). Place the ANTI-CALC cartridge in the compartment and press it down until it locks into place (3). Then close the ANTI-CALC cartridge compartment lid. [. . . ] 10 English 1 To activate the ECO mode, press the ECO button. 2 To switch back to the ‘OptimalTemp’ setting, press the ECO button again. For the shortest ironing time, we advise you to use the ‘OptimalTemp’ setting. Safety auto-off (specific types only) The safety auto-off function automatically switches off the appliance if it has not been used for 5 minutes, to save energy. IMPORTANT: Replacing the ANTI-CALC cartridge ANTI-CALC replacement light It is very important that you replace the ANTI-CALC cartridge when the ANTI-CALC cartridge replacement light starts flashing and the appliance starts beeping. Note:The cartridge lasts 3 months on average, but this depends on the hardness of the water you use and on how many hours you iron. -- The ANTI-CALC replacement light starts flashing and the appliance starts beeping to indicate that the ANTI-CALC cartridge needs to be replaced. -- You can still continue steam ironing for 15-30 min. (depending on the hardness of the water used) when the ANTI-CALC replacement light flashes and the appliance beeps. However, the steam output will diminish and ultimately the steam generator stops producing steam to prevent scale build-up that would permanently damage your appliance. -- To let the appliance produce steam again, you have to replace the ANTI-CALC cartridge. If you do not want to replace the ANTI-CALC cartridge, you have to use demineralised water or descaled water from the IronCare. In that case, you need to leave the exhausted cartridge in the compartment. Replacing the ANTI-CALC cartridge 1 Switch off the appliance and let it cool down. 2 Follow the steps in chapter ‘Before first use - Placing the ANTI-CALC cartridge’. Cleaning To properly maintain your appliance, clean it regularly. 1 Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. 2 To easily and effectively remove stains, let the soleplate heat up and move the iron over a moist cloth. 2 Pour the water out of the water tank into the sink. 11 4 Pass the loop of the supply hose behind the storage hook (1) and insert it into the storage compartment (2). Push the rest of the supply hose into the storage compartment (3). 5 Fold the mains cord and fasten it with the Velcro strip. [. . . ] You can also add an extra layer of felt material under the ironing board cover to prevent condensation on the ironing board. Put an extra layer of felt material under the ironing board cover to prevent condensation on the ironing board. Activate the ECO mode to iron with a lower steam output. See section ‘Energy saving’ in this user manual. [. . . ]