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Note: Be mindful on the heavy weight of the appliance when you tilt it.
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.
5 Keep the EASY DECALC opening facing up, reinsert the EASY DECALC knob and turn it clockwise to
fasten it (Fig. 21).
6 Put the appliance back on a stable and even surface. Fill up the water tank halfway. Switch on the
appliance and wait for 5 minutes.
7 Keep the steam trigger pressed continuously while you iron a few pieces of thick cloth in a back-and-
forth motion for 3 minutes (Fig. 22).
Warning: Hot, dirty water (about 100-150 ml) comes out of the soleplate.
8 Stop cleaning when no more water comes out of the soleplate.
9 You can continue to use the appliance immediately. Otherwise unplug the appliance after the descaling
is completed.
Storage
1
Note: it is recommended to empty the water tank after every use.
2 Place the iron on the iron platform and lock it by pushing the carry lock release button (Fig. 23).
3 Let the appliance cool down completely.
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5 Fold the mains cord and fasten it with the Velcro strip.
6 You can carry the appliance with one hand by the handle of the iron when the iron is locked on the iron
platform.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are
unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of
frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
Problem Cause Solution
Dirty water, brown stains
the soleplate.
Scale has built up inside the
appliance because it has not been
descaled regularly.
Descale the appliance and the
soleplate (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
You have put chemicals or additives
in the water tank.
Never use chemical or additives with
the appliance. If you have already
done so, follow the procedure in
chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’
to remove the chemicals.
There is no or little steam. The appliance has not heated up
Wait until the iron ready light stays
on continuously. This takes approx. 2
minutes.
There is not enough water in the
water tank.
Fill the water tank up to the MAX
indication.
Scale has built up inside the
appliance because it has not been
descaled regularly.
Descale the appliance and soleplate
(see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
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