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Storage
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Note: it is recommended to empty the water tank after every use. 
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4 Fold the mains cord and fasten it with the Velcro strip. 
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platform. 
Troubleshooting
 www.philips.com/support for a list of 
frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The iron does not produce 
any steam.
There is not enough water in 
the water tank.
Fill the water tank. Press and hold the steam 
trigger until steam comes out. It may take up 
to 30 seconds until steam comes out.
You did not press the steam 
trigger.
Press and hold the steam trigger until steam 
comes out.
The steam function has 
performed the Calc-Clean 
process.
Perform the Calc-Clean process to restore the 
steam function. (see chapter ‘Cleaning and 
maintenance’)
At the start of your ironing 
enough.
Press and hold the steam trigger until steam 
comes out. It may take up to 30 seconds until 
steam comes out.
No steam comes out of 
You have not done or have 
not completed the Calc-
Clean process.
steam function again (see chapter ‘Cleaning 
and maintenance’).
Water droplets come out 
of the soleplate.
After the Calc-Clean process 
remaining water may drip 
out of the soleplate.
Wipe the soleplate dry with a piece of cloth. 
Clean process (see chapter ‘Cleaning and 
maintenance’).
You have used the steam 
frequently.
The Calc-Clean process has 
You have to perform the Calc-Clean 
process again (see chapter ‘Cleaning and 
maintenance’).
Steam condenses into water 
in the hose when you use 
have not used it for a long 
time.
This is normal. Hold the iron away from the 
garment and press the steam trigger.Wait 
until steam instead of water comes out of the 
soleplate.
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