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(Fig. 1)
Filling the water tank
Note: Your appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. If you live in an area with very hard water, fast scale build-up may occur. In this case, it is recommended to mix 50% distilled water and 50% tap water to prolong the lifetime of your appliance.
Note: Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals in the water tank. polyamide, polyester).
Selecting temperature and steam setting
Fabric type | Temperature setting | Steam setting | Steam boost | Spray |
Linen | MAX | ![]() |
Yes | Yes |
Cotton | ![]() |
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Yes | Yes |
Wool | ![]() |
ECO | No | Yes |
Silk | ![]() |
No | No | |
Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester). | ![]() |
No | No |
Note: To use turbo steam , keep the steam control pressed to the turbo steam position
continuously.
Do not set the steam control to a steam setting if the set temperature is below 2 or when the iron is still heating up (when the temperature light is on). Otherwise water may leak from the iron.
Spray function
Steam boost function
Vertical steam
Safety auto-off function (specific types only)
ECO steam setting
Dry ironing
Cleaning
To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate.
Note: Regularly rinse the water tank with tap water. Empty the water tank after rinsing it.
Calc-Clean function
To prolong the lifetime of your appliance and to maintain good steaming performance, 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), use the Calc-Clean function more frequently.
Note: Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water that comes out of the iron still contains scale particles.
After the Calc-Clean process
Storage
This chapter summarises 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 Centre in your country (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).
Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
Water drips from the soleplate or wet spots appear on the garment during ironing. |
The set temperature is too low for steam ironing. | Set an ironing temperature that is suitable for steam ironing. See table 1. |
You have put an additive in the water tank. | Rinse the water tank and do not put any additive in the water tank. | |
The steam boost function does not work properly (water leaks out of the soleplate). |
You have used the steam boost function too often within a very short period. | Wait a while before you use the steam boost function again. |
You have used the steam boost function at a too low temperature. | Set an ironing temperature at which the steam boost function can be used ( ![]() |
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Flakes and impurities come out of the soleplate during ironing. | Hard water forms flakes inside the soleplate. | Use the Calc-Clean function (see chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance', section 'Calc-Clean function'). |
Water drips from the soleplate after the iron has cooled down or has been stored. | You have put the iron in horizontal position while there was still water in the water tank. | Empty the water tank and set the steam control to position 'dry' after use. Store the iron on its heel. |
Water leaks from the cap of the filling opening. | You have overfilled the water tank. | Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication. Pour excess water out of the water tank. |
When I push the steam control to the turbo steam position, the steam control jumps back. | You did not keep the steam control in the turbo steam position. | If you want to use turbo steam, you have to keep the steam control in the turbo steam position continuously. For other steam settings, this is not necessary. |
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