[. . . ] If you live in an area with very hard water, fast scale build-up may occur. Therefore, it is recommended to use distilled or de-mineralized water to prolong the lifetime of the appliance. Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank of the appliance, as your appliance is not designed to work with these chemicals. [. . . ] Ironing Please read the quick start guide on the packaging carefully to start using your appliance. Note: Keep the steam trigger pressed continuously when you move the iron over the fabric while you iron. Steam boost function (specific types only) Press the steam trigger twice quickly and release it for a high continuous steam output during 13 minutes. Hence you do not have to press the steam trigger continuously, which gives a more comfortable ironing experience. Note: For the shortest ironing time, we advise you to use the ‘OptimalTemp’ mode. 2 To go back to the ‘OptimalTemp’ mode, press the ECO button again. IMPORTANT - cleaning and maintenance Descaling the appliance 7 When DE-CALC light is flashing, perform the descaling procedure. This helps to prolong the lifetime of the appliance and optimise the ironing performance. To avoid any risk of burns, make sure the appliance has been unplugged for at least 2 hours and has completely cooled. Solution Descale the appliance (see chapter ‘IMPORTANT - cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Descaling the appliance’). If you have already done so, follow the procedure in chapter ‘IMPORTANTcleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Descaling the soleplate’ to remove the chemicals. The appliance has not heated Wait until the iron ready light stays on up sufficiently. There is not enough water in Fill the water tank up to the MAX indication. Steam condenses into water in the hose when you use steam for the first time or have not used it for a long time. Steam has condensed on the ironing board cover after a long ironing session, or your board cover is not designed to cope with the high steam rate. We also advise you to use a layer of felt material in the board cover to prevent water droplets. The ironing board cover becomes wet, or there are water droplets on the floor/garment. Contact an authorised Philips service centre for a new EASY DE-CALC knob. [. . . ] The ironing board cover becomes wet, or there are water droplets on the floor/garment. Contact an authorised Philips service centre for a new EASY DE-CALC knob. Indd 8 11/1/13 1:55 PM ENGLISH Problem The iron does not heat up and the red DECALC light flashes. [. . . ]