[. . . ] The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you fill or empty the water tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: set the steam control to position O, put the iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Always place and use the iron on a stable, level and horizontal surface. Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank. [. . . ] Vertical shot of steam You can also use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in vertical position. This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc. Drip stop This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function: the iron automatically stops producing steam when the temperature is too low to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate. Automatic shut-off function (specific types only) The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while. To let the iron heat up again: 1 Pick up the iron or move it slightly. , If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set ironing temperature, the temperature light goes on. 2 If the temperature light goes on after you have moved the iron, wait for it to go out before you start ironing. Note: If the temperature light does not go on after you move the iron, the soleplate still has the right temperature and the iron is ready for use. 1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down. 2 Wipeflakesandanyotherdepositsoffthesoleplatewithadamp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate. The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the water tank combined with the Calc-Clean function. When flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean function more frequently. 8 Release the steam control as soon as all the water in the tank has been used up. 9 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities. After the Calc-Clean process 1 Put the plug back into the wall socket and let the iron heat up to let the soleplate dry. 3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on the soleplate. Storage 1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down. Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. Com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer. [. . . ] Water drips from the soleplate after the iron has cooled down or has been stored. You have put the iron in horizontal position while there was still water in the water tank. These wet spots may be caused by steam that has condensed onto the ironing board. Continue ironing in horizontal position and wait a while before you use the steam boost function again. [. . . ]