Philips GC8700 series User Manual page 9

Performing the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean
container
2 sec.
Warning: Do not leave the appliance unattended during the Calc-
Clean process.
Caution: Always perform the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean
container. Do not interrupt the process by lifting the iron up from the
Calc-Clean container, as hot water and steam will come out of the
soleplate.
1 Fill up the water tank halfway.
Note: Make sure that the appliance is plugged in and switched ON
during the Calc-Clean process.
2 Place the Calc-Clean container on the ironing board or any other even,
stable surface.
3 Place the iron stably on the Calc-Clean container.
4 Press and hold the CALC-CLEAN button for 2 seconds until you hear
short beeps.
Note: The Calc-Clean container has been designed to collect scale
particles and hot water during the Calc-Clean process. It is perfectly
safe to rest the iron on this container during the entire process.
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