Philips GC3221 - Manual (Page 8)

Cleaning and maintenance
After ironing
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron
cool down.
2 Clean the appliance with a damp cloth.Wipe any scale or
deposits off the soleplate with a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
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3 Empty the water tank after cleaning.
4 Let the iron cool down.Wind the mains cord round the cord
storage facility and fix it with the cord clip.
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5 Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe and dry
place.
Double-Active Calc System
The Double-Active Calc System guarantees a longer life for the iron.
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◗ The anti-calc tablets prevent scale from clogging the steam vents.
The tablets are constantly active and do not need to be replaced.
◗ The Calc-Clean function helps remove 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.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0.
3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank.
4 Select the maximum ironing temperature.
5 Put the plug in the wall socket.
6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.
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7 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean
button and gently shake the iron.
Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and
flakes (if any) will be flushed out.
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