Philips GC2805 - Manual (Page 12)

Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning
1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the plug from the wall
socket and let the iron cool down.
2 Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp
cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.
To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects.
Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the
soleplate.
3 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank
after you have rinsed it (Fig. 9).
Double-active Calc system (specific types only)
Note: Refer to chapter ‘General description’ for the specific type numbers.
The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the
water tank combined with the Calc-Clean function.
- The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents.
The tablet is constantly active and does not need to be
replaced (Fig. 10).
- The Calc-Clean function removes scale particles from the iron.
Calc-Clean function
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 (Fig. 11).
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