Tip: The Quick Calc Release function can be used at any time, even when the reminder light is not
activated yet. If you live in a hard water area, use the function more frequently.
Do not perform the Quick Calc Release when the iron is hot. Do not pour water into the Quick Calc
Release opening.
1 Unplug the appliance (Fig. 2-2) and make sure that the appliance is cool (Fig. 2-3).
2 Hold the appliance in vertical position over the sink.
3 Flip up the lever of Quick Calc Release collector (Fig.2-4) and pull out the collector (Fig.2-5).
4 Clean the Quick Calc Release collector with water (Fig. 2-6, Fig. 2-7).
5 Gently shake the appliance to allow scale particles to fall out (Fig. 2-8).
6 Insert the Quick Calc Release collector back into the appliance (Fig. 2-10).
7 Push down the lever ("click") to lock the collector (Fig. 2-11).
Calc-Clean (specific types only)
IMPORTANT: After 1 to 3 months of use, the Calc-Clean reminder light starts flashing to remind you
to use the Calc-Clean function (Fig. 3-1). This is to remove scales in your iron to prolong its life.
Tip: The Calc-Clean function can be used at any time, even when the reminder light is not activated
yet. If you live in a hard water area, use the function more frequently.
1 Make sure that the steam slider is set to "steam off" posit
2 Make sure there is enough water (more than 3/4) in the water tank. If there is not enough water,
unplug the iron, fill the water to MAX indication (Fig.3-2) and plug in the iron again (Fig.3-3).
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.
3 Wait for the iron to heat up. This takes about 2 minutes (Fig.3-3).
Note: the Calc-Clean reminder light turns off during heating up.
4 Unplug the iron when the 'iron ready' light stops breathing (Fig. 3-4).
5 Hold the iron over the sink. Keep pushing the Calc-Clean button and gently shake the iron forth
and back until all water in the water tank has been used up (Fig. 3-5).
Scales is flushed out, steam and boiling water also come out of the soleplate.
Note: Repeat steps 2 to 5 if the water that comes out of the appliance still contains scale particles.
6 Plug in the appliance and let the appliance heat up to dry the soleplate. This takes about 2 minutes
(Fig.3-6).
7 Unplug the appliance. Move the appliance gently over a piece of cloth to remove any water stains
on the soleplate (Fig. 3-7).
Troubleshooting
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.
Problem
Possible cause
The iron does not
There is not enough water
produce any steam.
in the tank.
The steam setting is set to
"steam off"
The iron is not ready.
ion.
Solution
Fill the water tank.
Tilt the iron up and press the steam button on
top of the handle to select a steam setting.
Wait until the iron is ready (the light on the
display panel stops flashing).
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