Remove deposits from Philips steam irons with just a few small taps

Philips steam iron is trusted by many customers because it is a famous brand with high durability, sophisticated design and many special utilities. However, in order for the device to extend the effective life and best performance, users should clean the iron periodically, especially pay attention to remove deposits on the steam iron.

All steam irons carry the risk of lime build-up in your iron's container. Depending on the quality of the water you put into the tank, more or less sediment can form. For example, the harder the water, the more impurities, the more sediment formed, and vice versa.

Lime deposits are usually found in the water tank of your steam iron .

You can remove residue from Philips steam irons in two ways, depending on the design of each Philips product line.

Quick calcification on Philips steam iron

Philips steam irons are equipped with Calc Clean function - Quick quick calcification for your convenience. You can perform quick calcification by following steps:

Let the iron cool down, then place the iron face down on a flat surface and push the calcification discharge lock on the back of the iron.

Next, you take out the quick calcification tray and empty the tray. You rinse and dry the tray. Then, use a damp cloth to wipe the residue from the filling hole.

Finally, insert the tray into the iron and lock in position as you did in the beginning.

Quick calcification on Philips steam irons is convenient for the user.

Drain the residue on your Philips steam iron while the DE-CALC light flashes

The DE-CALC light on your Philips steam iron blinking is a warning sign you need to clean up any residue in your iron.

First, turn the steam control knob to the "No steam" position, and set the temperature to Max.

Next, fill the water tank to the maximum of the Max level, then turn on your iron and unplug it when the light comes on. You hold the iron above the sink and activate the Calc Clean button. Then, you shake the iron back and forth to make the water boil, steam and dirt escaping from the vent.

Shake the iron until the water tank runs out of water, then plug in the power plug and move the iron over a soft cloth to clean the soleplate.

Drain the residue on your Philips steam iron while the DE-CALC light flashes.

How to prevent lime scale in steam irons

User should choose water carefully for steam iron. It is best to use filtered water, because well water or tap water often contains a lot of impurities, debris, especially heavy metal compounds ... Therefore, it is easy to block the steam vents of steam irons . Also, use well water or tap water, and when the steam spits out, the clothes can stain and discolor.

Never add perfumes, essential oils or fragrances to your iron's water tank. Chemicals in these solutions, when exposed to high temperatures, can form deposits and corrode your iron.

It is recommended that you periodically clean the water tank of your steamer every month to make sure any residue is removed to help your iron work properly.