Philips Intellicare GC8080 Manual page 12

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NB: the Iron-off function switches off the soleplate but does not switch
B
off the steam tank. If you intend to stop ironing, you should switch the
appliance off and unplug the steam tank.
After Ironing
C
1 Put the iron on the stand.
C
2 Switch the appliance off.
3 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron
cool down.
Cleaning and maintenance
After each use
Never immerse the iron in water nor rinse it under the tap.
1 Clean the iron with a damp cloth.
2 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a
damp cloth and a non-abrasive cleaning agent.
Calc Clean
Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap and unscrew the Calc-Clean
rinsing plug when the steam tank is hot.
VERY IMPORTANT: Rinse the steam tank once a month or after every
10 times of use to prevent damage to your iron.
The scale that develops inside the steam tank will not deposit onto the
B
walls. Just calc-clean the steam tank once or twice a month to keep your
Intellicare in good condition.
1 Make sure that the steam tank has been unplugged for more
than 2 hours and is not hot.