User Manual Philips GC3929/66 Steam Iron

Using the right type of water helps prolong your Philips garment steamer or steam iron's lifespan. Please read on to learn some tips and tricks.
Water type to use
Your Philips steam iron or garment steamer has been designed to be used with tap water. However, if you live in an area with hard water, fast scale build-up may occur.
Therefore, to prolong the lifespan of your iron or steamer it is recommended to use distilled or demineralised water (50% demineralised water mixed with tap water could be used too).
Please do not use perfumed water, water from the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals as they may cause water spitting, brown staining or damage to your steam iron.
To perfume your clothes we recommend you choosing one of the following options:
• Using perfumed washing softener
• Using essential oils (aromas) during washing
• Spraying perfumed water after ironing

When the soleplate of your Philips Iron or Steam Generator is stained or has fabric stuck to it, find out how to simply clean it below.
Instructions to clean the soleplate of your Philips Iron
If you want to clean the soleplate of your Philips Iron, please use the cleaning stick GC012 and follow the cleaning instructions below:
1.Set the iron’s temperature to between “1 dot” and “2 dots” (if your iron belongs to the PerfectCare range, you can skip this step)
2.Unplug the iron and place it on its heel with a piece of cotton cloth underneath
3.Apply the cleaning stick to the dirty area once or twice
4.Wipe the dirty area and liquid from the soleplate with the piece of cotton cloth
5.Clean off the remaining wax in the steam vents with a cotton bud and by steam ironing over the rag cloth