GC1011/01 Steam Iron
Philips Steam Iron
The Philips Steam Iron is a household appliance that is used for
ironing clothes. Over time, the appliance can build up scale due to
the impurities in the water. Descaling is necessary to prevent
brown stains, brown water, and leaking. Regular cleaning keeps
steam output at its highest and extends the lifetime of the
appliance.
Why is descaling needed?
Over time, your appliance can build up scale. The harder the
water in your area, the faster scale impurities develop and
solidify. Descaling your Philips Steam Iron every 1-2 months can
prevent brown stains, brown water and leaking. Regular cleaning
keeps steam output at its highest and extends the lifetime of your
appliance.
Self Clean function
The Self Clean function is a feature that applies to all Philips
steam irons. Follow the instructions below to use the Self Clean
function:
- Fill the water tank and turn on the iron. If your iron has
adjustable settings, choose MAX TEMP and NO STEAM. - When the light goes out, unplug, and hold the iron over the
sink so the soleplate is horizontal. - Activate CALC CLEAN using the button or selector. (Varies per
model. Press and hold, if necessary.) - Shake the iron gently back and forth until empty. Water, steam,
and scale will come out of the steam vents. - Heat the iron and glide over a cloth to clean the soleplate.
Repeat process, if necessary. - Repeat this whole process once a month, or more if
necessary.
By following these instructions, you can keep your Philips Steam
Iron in good condition and prevent any issues caused by scale
buildup.
Why is descaling needed?
Over time, your appliance can build up scale. The harder the water in your area, the faster scale impurities develop and solidify. Descaling your Philips Steam Iron every 1-2 months can prevent brown stains, brown water and leaking. Regular cleaning keeps steam output at its highest and extends the lifetime of your appliance.
Self Clean function
Below information apply to all Philips steam irons.
1. Fill the water tank and turn on. (If your iron has adjustable settings, choose MAX TEMP and NO STEAM.)
2. When the light goes out, unplug, and hold the iron over the sink so the soleplate is horizontal.
3. Activate CALC CLEAN using the button or selector. (Varies per model. Press and hold, if necessary.)
4. Shake the iron gently back and forth until empty. Water, steam, and scale will come out of the steam vents.
5. Heat the iron and glide over a cloth to clean the soleplate. Repeat process, if necessary. 6. Repeat this whole process once a month, or more if necessary.
