User manual PHILIPS GC7057/20 PERFECTCARE VIVA

[. . . ] This helps to maintain a strong steam performance and avoids dirt and stains coming out of the soleplate over time. To ensure that the cleaning process is performed, the steam generator gives regular reminders. Besides that, a second defence step to protect the steam generator from scale is integrated: the steam function gets disabled if descaling is not done after 1 hour steam ironing once the reminder came up. Sound and light Calc-Clean reminder -- After 1 to 3 months of use, the light of the Calc-Clean button starts flashing and The appliance starts beeping to indicate that you have to perform the Calc-Clean process(Fig. [. . . ] Eco mode By using the ECO mode (reduced amount of steam), you can save energy without compromising on the ironing result. 1 Press and hold the on/off button for 2 seconds until the light turns white. 2 To deactivate the TURBO mode, press and hold the on/off button for 2 seconds again until the light turns blue. Safety auto-off (specific types only) The safety auto-off function automatically switches off the appliance if it has not been used for 5 minutes, to save energy. 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, visit www. Com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. The iron does not There is not enough Fill the water tank beyond the MIN indication. You have not pressed Press and hold the steam trigger Until steam comes out. The steam function has been disabled until you have performed the CalcClean process. Perform the calc-clean process to restore the steam function (see chapter `IMPORTANT - Cleaning and maintenance'). The light of the Calc-Clean button flashes and/or the appliance beeps. Perform the Calc-Clean process within 1 hour after the Calc-Clean reminder is given (see chapter `IMPORTANT - Cleaning and maintenance'). The light of the Calc-Clean button flashes and the appliance beeps every time I press the steam trigger. Perform the Calc-Clean process to enable the steam function again (see chapter `IMPORTANT - Cleaning and maintenance'). This happens automatically when the steam generator has not been used for more than 5 minutes. Set the on/off switch to `off' position and then to `on' position. Fill the water tank with water and press the steam trigger until the pumping sound becomes softer and steam comes out of the soleplate. After the Calc-Clean process, remaining water may drip out of the soleplate. If the light in the Calc-Clean button still flashes and the appliance still beeps, perform the Calc-Clean process (see chapter `IMPORTANT - Cleaning and maintenance'). [. . . ] Put an extra layer of felt material under the ironing board cover to prevent condensation on the ironing board. When you release the steam trigger, remaining water is transformed into steam. Release the steam trigger 2 to 3 seconds before you place the iron back on the iron platform or ironing board. There is a strong gush of steam when I release the steam trigger after placing the iron on the iron platform. [. . . ]