Philips Elance GC3135 Mode D'emploi page 8

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Auto-shut-off (type GC3135 only)
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1 An electronic safety device will automatically switch off the
iron if it has not been moved for a while.
To indicate that the iron has been switched off, the red auto-off
pilot light will start blinking.
To heat up the iron again:
- Pick up the iron or move it slightly.
- The red auto-off pilot light will go out. The amber temperature pilot
lightmay come on, depending on the soleplate temperature.
- If the amber pilot light comes on after the iron is moved, wait for it
to go out before start ironing.
- If the amber pilot light does not come on after the irom is moved,
the iron is ready for use.
Cleaning and maintenance
Calc-Clean
This is a Calc-Cleaning function which removes scale and impurities.
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your
area is very hard (when flakes coming out from the soleplate during
ironing), the Calc-Clean function should be used more frequently.
1 Set the steam control to position O.
2 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not use vinegar or other descaling agents.
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3 Set the temperature control to MAX.
4 Put the plug in the wall socket.
5 Unplug the iron when the amber pilot light has gone out.
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6 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the calc-clean
button and gently shake the iron.
Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and
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flakes (if any) will be flushed out.
7 Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as all the water in the
tank has been used up.
Repeat the calc-cleaning process if the iron still contains a lot of
impurities.