Philips 8000 Series User Manual page 27

Problem Possible cause
Water droplets Steam condenses
drip from the into water in the
steamer head, hose and affect
sometimes the smooth steam flow.
appliance
produces a
croaking sound.
Dirty water, Chemical or
brown stains or additives is added
white flakes into the water tank.
come out of the
steamer head
and stain the
garment.
Depending on
where you stay, the
water hardness
level may be high
and results in fast
scale builds up.
Solution
Lift the steamer head to straighten
the hose vertically.
At the start of a steaming session,
set the steam setting to be in MAX
mode. Hold the steamer head away
from the garment and press the
steam trigger for 10 seconds to
release the initial gush of water
droplets.
Never use chemical or additives with
the appliance. Fill the water tank with
water and allow it to steam out 1 full
tank to rinse off chemical residues.
For stain on garment, rinse off any
stains under running water.
For stain on steamer head, wipe
any deposits off the steamer head
with a damp cloth.
Ensure that water tank is emptied
after a steaming session. It is
recommended to use a
combination of demineralization/
distilled water )50%( mixed with
tap water )50%(.
At the start of a steaming session,
set the steam setting to be in MAX
mode. Hold the steamer head away
from the garment and press the
steam trigger for 10 seconds to
release the initial gush of water
droplets.
For stain on garment, rinse off any
stains under running water.
For stain on steamer head, wipe
any deposits off the steamer head
with a damp cloth.
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