2 Remove the water tank and iron from the iron platform.
3 Remove the EASY DECALC knob and empty the water through the EASY DECALC opening.
4 Hold the appliance in the position that the EASY DECALC opening is facing up and pour 500ml
water into the opening via a bottle or cup. (Fig. 20).
Note: Do not fill the boiler with water under the running tap.
Note: Be mindful on the heavy weight of the appliance when you tilt it.
Warning: Do not use perfumed water, water from the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch, descaling
agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals, as they may cause water
spitting, brown staining or damage to your appliance.
5 Keep the EASY DECALC opening facing up, reinsert the EASY DECALC knob and turn it clockwise to
fasten it (Fig. 21).
6 Put the appliance back on a stable and even surface. Fill up the water tank halfway. Switch on the
appliance and wait for 5 minutes.
7 Keep the steam trigger pressed continuously while you iron a few pieces of thick cloth in a back-
and-forth motion for 3 minutes (Fig. 22).
Warning: Hot, dirty water (about 100-150 ml) comes out of the soleplate.
8 Stop cleaning when no more water comes out of the soleplate.
9 You can continue to use the appliance immediately. Otherwise unplug the appliance after the
descaling is completed.
Storage
1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
Note: it is recommended to empty the water tank after every use.
2 Place the iron on the iron platform and lock it by pushing the carry lock release button (Fig. 23).
3 Let the appliance cool down completely.
4 Fold the supply hose and wind the supply hose inside the supply hose storage compartment
(Fig. 24).
5 Fold the mains cord and fasten it with the Velcro strip.
6 You can carry the appliance with one hand by the handle of the iron when the iron is locked on the
iron platform.
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
Dirty water, brown stains
or white flakes come out
of the soleplate.
Cause
Scale has built up inside the
appliance because it has not been
descaled regularly.
You have put chemicals or additives
in the water tank.
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Solution
Descale the appliance and the
soleplate (see chapter 'Cleaning
and maintenance').
Never use chemical or additives
with the appliance. If you have
already done so, follow the
procedure in chapter 'Cleaning
and maintenance' to remove the
chemicals.
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