Cleaning The Soleplate; Troubleshooting - Philips GC7842 User Manual

2 Place the Calc-Clean container on the ironing board or any other even, stable surface (Fig. 18).
3 Place the iron stably on the Calc-Clean container (Fig. 19).
4 Press and hold the CALC-CLEAN button for 2 seconds until you hear short beeps (Fig. 20).
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.
5 During the Calc-Clean process, you hear short beeps and a pumping sound (Fig. 21).
6 Wait approximately 2 minutes for the appliance to complete the process (Fig. 22). When the Calc-Clean
process is completed, the iron stops beeping and the CALC-CLEAN light stops flashing.
7 Wipe the iron with a piece of cloth and put it back on the base station (Fig. 23).
Caution: The iron is hot.
8 As the Calc-Clean container becomes hot during the Calc-Clean process, wait approx. 5 minutes before
you touch it. Then carry the Calc-Clean container to the sink, empty it and store it for future use (Fig. 24).
9 If necessary, you can repeat steps 1 to 8. Make sure that you empty the Calc-Clean container before you
start the Calc-Clean process.
Note: During the Calc-Clean process, clean water may come out of the soleplate if no scale has
accumulated inside the iron. This is normal.
For more information on how to carry out the Calc-Clean process, refer to the videos in this link:
http://www.philips.com/descaling-iron.

Cleaning the soleplate

To properly maintain your appliance, clean it regularly.
1 Clean the appliance with a moist cloth.
2 To easily and effectively remove stains, let the soleplate heat up and move the iron over a moist cloth
(Fig. 25).
Tip: Clean the soleplate regularly to ensure smooth gliding.
Storage
1 Switch off the steam generator and unplug it.
2 Pour the water out of the water tank into the sink (Fig. 26).
3 Fold the water supply hose. Wind the water supply hose inside the water supply hose storage
compartment and secure it inside the storage hook (Fig. 27).
4 Fold the mains cord and fasten it with the Velcro strip (Fig. 28).
5 Push the carry lock release button to lock the iron onto the iron platform (Fig. 29).
6 You can carry the appliance with one hand by the handle of the iron when the iron is locked on the iron
platform (Fig. 30).

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
The iron does not produce
any steam.
Possible cause
There is not enough water in
the water tank.
Solution
Fill the water tank beyond the MIN indication.
Press and hold the steam trigger until steam
comes out. It may take up to 30 seconds until
steam comes out.
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