Cleaning And Maintenance; Calc-Clean Function; After Ironing - Philips GC4340 Instructions Manual

Cleaning and maintenance

After ironing

1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron
cool down.
2 Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a
damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.
To keep the soleplate smooth, you should avoid hard contact with
metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to
clean the soleplate.
3 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water
tank after cleaning.

Calc-clean function

You can use the calc-clean function to remove scale and impurities.
◗ 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), the calc-clean function should be used more
frequently.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position O.
3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank.
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4 Select the maximum ironing temperature.
5 Put the plug in the wall socket.
6 Unplug the iron when the amber temperature light has gone
out.
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7 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the calc-clean
button and gently shake the iron to and fro.
Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and
flakes (if any) will be flushed out.
8 Release the calc-clean button as soon as all the water in the
tank has been used up.
Repeat the calc-clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities.
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