Philips GC1705, GC1830 manual Cleaning and maintenance, After ironing, After the Calc-Clean process

ENGLISH 9

Cleaning and maintenance

After ironing

1Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.

2Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.

To keep the soleplate smooth, you should avoid hard contact with metal objects. Never use a

scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate.

3Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth.

4Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after cleaning.

Double-Active Calc System (specific types only)

◗The anti-calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents.The anti-calc tablet is constantly active and does not need replacement (fig. 11).

◗The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles.

Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very hard (i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), the Calc-Clean function should be used more frequently.

1Set the steam control to position O.

2Set the temperature dial to MAX.

3Fill the water tank to the maximum level.

Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.

4Put the plug in the wall socket.

5Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.

6Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to the Calc-Clean position x (fig. 12).

7Pull the steam control slightly upwards and gently shake the iron until all water in the tank has been used up.

Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Scale (if any) will be flushed out.

8After having used the Calc-Clean function, press down the steam control while turning it to position O.

Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water coming out of the iron still contains scale particles.

After the Calc-Clean process

1Connect the iron to the mains to let the soleplate dry.

2Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.

3Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on the soleplate.

4Let the iron cool down before you store it.