User manual PHILIPS GC9315

[. . . ] Therefore, it is recommended to use distilled or demineralized water to prolong the lifetime of the appliance. Warning: Do not use perfumed water, water from the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals, as they may cause water spitting, brown staining or damage to your appliance. Filling the water tank Fill the water tank before every use or when the water level in the water tank drops below the minimum level. You can refill the water tank at any time during use. [. . . ] - To activate the appliance again, press the on/off button. The appliance then starts to heat up again. Warning: Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. Cleaning and maintenance Descaling the appliance Perform the descaling procedure when the EASY DE-CALC light starts to flash (Fig. This helps to prolong the lifetime of the appliance and optimizes the ironing performance. Note: If your water is hard, increase the descaling frequency. Warning: To avoid the risk of burns, unplug the appliance and let it cool down for at least two hours before you perform the descaling procedure (Fig. English Tip: When you perform the descaling procedure, place the appliance on the edge of the table top or near the sink. Water may flow out of the appliance when the EASY DE-CALC knob is being opened. 1 Hold a cup (with a capacity of at least 350 ml) under the EASY DE-CALC knob and turn the knob anti-clockwise. Remove the EASY DE-CALC knob and let the water with scale particles flow into the cup. 17) 2 When no more water comes out of the appliance, reinsert the EASY DE-CALC knob and tighten it (Fig. 9 Descaling the soleplate If you do not descale your appliance regularly, you may see brown stains coming out of the soleplate due to scale particles. Descale the soleplate by following the procedure below. We advise you to perform the procedure twice for better results. 1 Make sure the appliance is cool and clean the soleplate with a damp cloth. 2 Empty the water tank through the filling door (Fig. Tilt the appliance and remove the EASY DECALC knob. 3 Pour 500ml distilled water into the DE-CALC opening and tighten the EASY DE-CALC knob (Fig. Switch on the appliance and wait for 5 minutes. 5 Keep the steam trigger pressed continuously while you iron a few pieces of thick cloth in a backand-forth motion for 3 minutes (Fig. Warning: Hot, dirty water (about 100-150 ml) comes out of the soleplate. [. . . ] The rubber sealing ring of the EASY DE-CALC knob is worn. Contact an authorized Philips service center for a new EASY DECALC knob. The iron does not heat up The appliance reminds you to Perform the descaling procedure, and the amber DE-CALC perform the descaling procedure. Following the instructions in light flashes. [. . . ]