Philips GC9200 Series Manual page 11

auto-shut-off function
The steam generator automatically switches off when it has not been
used for a while (approx.10 minutes) and the auto-shut-off light in the on/
off button starts to flash. To activate the steam generator again, press any
button on the steam generator. The steam generator starts to heat up again.
Cleaning and maintenance
Descaling the steam generator with the EasY DE-CalC knob
To prevent scale build-up inside the steam generator and to ensure long-
lasting steaming performance, this steam generator has a DE-CALC light
on the control panel. This light flashes after about a month or 10 ironing
sessions. When this light flashes, perform the descaling procedure with
the EASY DE-CALC knob by following the steps below.
Never remove the EASY DE-CALC knob when the steam generator
is hot.
1 Press the on/off button to switch off the steam generator and
remove the plug from the wall socket.
2 Let the steam generator cool down for 2 hours.
3 Place the steam generator on a stable table top, with the EASY
DE-CALC knob over the edge of the table top.
Tip: You can also take the steam generator to a sink and place it so that the
EASY DE-CALC knob is pointing towards the sink.
4 Hold a cup of at least 350cc under the EASY DE-CALC knob to
collect the water that flows out.
5 Turn the EASY DE-CALC knob anti-clockwise to remove it and let
the water with scale particles flow into the cup.
Note: Water starts to flow out of the steam generator as soon as you turn the
EASY DE-CALC knob to remove it.
Note: This steam generator is specially designed to remove scale together with
the water easily and effectively. It is not necessary to shake or tilt the steam
generator.
6 When no more water comes out of the steam generator, reinsert
the EASY DE-SCALE knob and turn it clockwise to fasten it.
7 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the DE-CALC
reset button to reset the EASY DE-CALC function. The DE-CALC
light goes out.
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