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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to
Philips! To fully benet from the support that Philips offers,
register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
General description (Fig. 1)
A Spray nozzle (specic types only)
B Filling opening
C Steam control
O = no steam
l = moderate steam
; = maximum steam
x = Calc-Clean function
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D Spray button T (specic types only)
E Steam boost 9 (specic types only)
F Automatic shut-off light (specic types only)
G Temperature light
H Mains cord
I Anti-Calc tablet (specic types only)
J Type plate
K Water tank
L Temperature dial
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
Never immerse the iron in water.
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Warning
Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord
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or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the
appliance has been dropped or leaks.
If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it
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replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is
connected to the mains.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
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(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Do not let the mains cord come into contact with
the hot soleplate of the iron.
Caution
Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage.
The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot
and may cause burns if touched.
When you have nished ironing, when you clean the
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appliance, when you ll or empty the water tank and
also when you leave the iron even for a shor t while:
set the steam control to position O, put the iron on
its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall
socket.
Always place and use the iron on a stable, level and
horizontal surface.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents,
ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
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Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user
manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic
evidence available today.
Before first use
1 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the
soleplate.
2 Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature and
pass the iron over a piece of damp cloth for several
minutes to remove any residues from the soleplate.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
Never immerse the iron in water.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position O (= no
steam) (Fig. 2).
3 Tilt the iron backwards.
4 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the
maximum level. (Fig. 3)
Do not ll the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents,
ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank.
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise
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you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled
water or to use distilled water only.
Setting the temperature
1 Put the iron on its heel.
2 To set the required ironing temperature, turn the
temperature dial to the appropriate position (Fig. 4).
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing
temperature:
1 Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide,
polyester)
1 Silk
2 Wool
3 Cotton, linen
If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article
is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by
ironing a part that is not visible when you wear or use
the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials; iron the reverse side
of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. Avoid using the
spray function to prevent stains.
Start ironing the ar ticles that require the lowest ironing
temperature, such as those made of synthetic bres.
3 Put the mains plug in a wall socket.
4 Let the iron heat up until the temperature light rst
goes out and then goes on again (Fig. 5).
Note: The temperature light goes on from time to time
during ironing.
Using the appliance
Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for
the rst time. This stops after a short while.
Steam ironing
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water
tank.
2 Set the recommended ironing temperature (see
chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Setting the
temperature’).
3 After the temperature light has gone out, set
the steam control to the appropriate steam
position. Make sure that the steam setting you
select is suitable for the ironing temperature
selected: (Fig. 6)
l for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to
3)
; for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to
MAX)
The iron starts to produce steam as soon as
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it reaches the set temperature.
Ironing without steam
1 Set the steam control to position O (= no steam).
2 Set the recommended ironing temperature (see
chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Setting the
temperature’).
Features
Spray function (specic types only)
You can use the spray function to remove stubborn
creases at any temperature.
1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water
tank.
2 Press the spray button several times to moisten the
article to be ironed (Fig. 7).
Steam boost (specic types only)
A powerful shot of steam helps to remove stubborn
creases.
The steam boost function can only be used at
temperature settings between 3 and MAX.
1 Press and release the steam boost button (Fig. 8).
Wait a while before you use the button again to avoid
spluttering.
Never direct the steam at people.
Vertical steam boost (specic types only)
You can also use the steam boost function when you hold
the iron in vertical position. This is useful for removing
creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.
1 Hold the iron in vertical position. Then press and
release the steam boost button (Fig. 9)
Never direct the steam at people.
Automatic shut-off (specic types only)
The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off
the heating element if the iron has not been moved for
a while.
The auto-off light starts ashing to indicate that the
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iron has been switched off by the safety shut-off
function (Fig. 10).
In horizontal position, this happens after 30 seconds.
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In vertical position, this happens after 8 minutes.
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1 To let the iron heat up again, pick it up or move it
slightly.
If the temperature light goes on, wait for it to go out
before you start ironing.
If the temperature light does not go on, the iron is
ready for use.
Cleaning and maintenance
After ironing
1 Put the iron on its heel.
2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let
the iron cool down.
3 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate
with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid)
cleaner.
To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with
metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or
other chemicals to clean the soleplate.
4 Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp
cloth.
5 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty
the water tank after cleaning.
Double-Active Calc System (specic types
only)
The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc
tablet inside the water tank combined with the CalcClean function.
The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the
steam vents. The tablet is constantly active and does
not need replacement (Fig. 11).
The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles.
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Calc-Clean function
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If
the water in your area is very hard (i.e. when akes come
out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean
function more frequently.
1 Set the steam control to position O.
2 Set the temperature dial to MAX.
3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the
water tank.
4 Put the mains plug in a wall socket.
5 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes
out.
6 Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam
control to the Calc-Clean position x. (Fig. 12)
7 Pull the steam control slightly upwards and gently
shake the iron until all water in the tank has been
used up.
Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate.
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Scale (if any) is ushed out.
8 After you have used the Calc-Clean function,
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press down the steam control while you turn it to
position O.
Note: Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water that comes
out of the iron still contains scale particles.
After the Calc-Clean process
1 Connect the iron to the mains to let the soleplate
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.
Cleaning the steam control needle
1 Pull the steam control out of the
appliance. (Fig. 13)
2 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the
needle (Fig. 14).
Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.
3 Reinsert the steam control. Place the point of the
needle exactly in the centre of the hole and t the
small projection on the side of the needle into the
slot (Fig. 15).
4 Set the steam control to position O.
Storage
1 Unplug the appliance and set the steam control to
position O.
2 Empty the water tank (Fig. 16).
3 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage
facility.
4 Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry
place (Fig. 17).
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
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household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 18).
Guarantee & service
If you need service or information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.
com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre
in your country (you nd its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no Consumer
Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips
dealer.
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, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Problem Cause Solution
The iron is plugged in but the
soleplate is cold.
The iron does not produce any
steam.
There is a connection problem. Check the mains cord, the plug and
The temperature dial is set to MIN. Set the temperature dial to the
There is not enough water in the
water tank.
The steam control is set to position O.Set the steam control to position
the wall socket.
required temperature.
Fill the water tank (see chapter
‘Preparing for use’).
l or ; (see chapter ‘Using the
appliance’).
Water leaks from the soleplate
during ironing.
The spray function does not work
(specic types only)
Flakes and impurities come out of
the soleplate during ironing.
The automatic shut-off light ashes
(specic types only).
Water leaks from the soleplate
while the iron cools down or after
it has been stored.
The steam boost function or
vertical steam boost function does
not work (specic types only).
The iron is not hot enough. Set the temperature dial to a
There is not enough water in the
water tank.
You have been using hard water,
which has caused scale akes to
develop inside the soleplate.
The automatic shut-off function
has been activated (see chapter
‘Features’).
You put the iron in horizontal position
while there is still water in the water
tank.
You have used the steam boost
function or the vertical steam
boost function too often within a very
short period.
The iron is not hot enough. Set the temperature dial to a
temperature suitable for steam
ironing ( 2 to MAX). Put the
iron on its heel and wait until the
temperature light goes out before
you start ironing.
Fill the water tank (see chapter
‘Preparing for use’).
Use the Calc-Clean function one or
more times (see chapter ‘Cleaning
and maintenance’).
Pick up the iron or move it slightly
to deactivate the automatic shut-off
function. The automatic shut-off light
goes out.
Empty the water tank and set the
steam control to position O before
you store the iron (see chapter
‘Storage’). Store the iron on its heel.
Put the iron in horizontal position
and wait a while before you
use the steam boost function or
vertical steam boost function again.
temperature suitable for steam
ironing (3 to MAX). Put the
iron on its heel and wait until the
temperature light goes out before
you start ironing.
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