PHILIPS GC3360/12
Manual de Usuario

EnGlish
Calc-Clean function

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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), use the Calc-Clean function more frequently. 1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged. 2 Set the steam control to position 0. 3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level. Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank. 4 Set the temperature dial to MAX. 5 Put the plug in the wall socket. 6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out. 7 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean button and gently shake the iron to and fro (Fig. 13). , Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate. Impurities and flakes (if any) are flushed out. 8 Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as all the water in the tank has been used up. 9 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities. after the Calc-Clean process 1 Put the plug in the wall socket and let the iron heat up to allow the soleplate to dry. 2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out. 3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on the soleplate. 4 Let the iron cool down before you store it. storage 1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down. 2 Clean the appliance and wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner. Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals. 3 Regularly rinse the water tank with water and empty it after cleaning (Fig. 14). 4 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility (Fig. 15). 5 Always store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place. Environment , Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 16).