Philips GC7240, GC7220 Cleaning and maintenance, Iron, Rinsing the steam tank, Storage, English

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2Press the steam boost button (Fig. 15).

Note: Some water droplets may occasionally come out of the soleplate when you use the steam boost function.To prevent this, always use the steam function before you use the steam boost function.

Cleaning and maintenance

Iron

Let the appliance cool down sufficiently before you clean the iron.Never immerse the iron in water nor rinse it under the tap.

1Clean the iron with a damp cloth.

2Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive

(liquid) cleaner.

Rinsing the steam tank

Let the appliance cool down sufficiently before you remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap. Rinse the steam tank once a month or after you have refilled the water tank 10 times.

1Empty the water tank by pouring the water into the sink (Fig. 16).

2Turn the cord storage hook anticlockwise (1) and remove it (2) (Fig. 17).

3Turn the Calc-Clean rinsing cap anticlockwise (1) and remove it (2) (Fig. 18).

4Shake the steam tank well over the sink.

5Empty the steam tank by pouring the water into the sink.

6Pour fresh water through the Calc-Clean hole with the filling cup (Fig. 19).

7Shake the steam tank well over the sink (Fig. 20).

8Pour the water into the sink again. (Fig. 21).

9Repeat steps 6 and 7 if there are still impurities in the water.

10Firmly screw the Calc-Clean rinsing cap clockwise onto the steam tank.

11Reattach the cord storage hook by turning it clockwise.

Storage

Make sure the appliance has cooled down sufficiently before you put it away.

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

2Empty the water tank (Fig. 16).

3GC7240: Insert the tip of the iron into the safe storage lock on the stand (Fig. 22).

4GC7240: Press down the back of the iron firmly (Fig. 23).

5GC7230/GC7220: Place the iron on the iron stand.

6Fix the supply hose and mains cord in the cord storage hook (Fig. 24).

Regularly check if the mains cord and the supply hose are still undamaged and safe. - There are handgrips on either side of the steam tank for easy transport (Fig. 25).