Why is my Philips steam generator not steaming?

If the water level on your Philips Steam Generator Iron is below the minimum level or there is no water in the tank, your iron is not able to generate steam. Ensure that there is water in the tank or that the water is above the MIN level icon. After this, your iron should work again.

How do I reset my Philips steam generator?

Easy De-Calc Function

1. Unplug and let it cool completely — at least 2 hours.
2. Place the steam generator at the edge of a table or sink. Hold a cup (at least 350 ml) under the EASY DE-CALC knob.
3. Remove the knob.
4. Put the knob back in place and turn clockwise to tighten.
5. You are now ready to keep ironing!

How do I decal my Philips steam iron?

All Philips steam irons

1. Fill the water tank and turn on.
2. When the light goes out, unplug and hold the iron over the sink so the soleplate is horizontal.
3. Activate CALC CLEAN using the button or selector.
4. Shake the iron gently back and forth until empty.
5. Heat the iron and glide over a cloth to clean the soleplate.

How do you remove limescale from a steam generator iron?

Always use white vinegar. You do not need the vinegar method if your iron has self-cleaning functions. Pour vinegar into the water reservoir and steam for up to 15 minutes then repeat the process with water to get rid of the limescale and vinegar. Vinegar can also clean the outside of your iron.

Is a steam generator better than an iron?

The best steam generators typically belt out more than twice as much steam as conventional irons, making them invaluable if you regularly iron large loads of laundry and need a lot of steam power to shift deep creases.

Why is my Morphy Richards steam generator not steaming?

If the water level is too low, the low water level indicator light (30) will illuminate, a beep will be heard, and the unit will not produce steam. If this happens, disconnect the water tank and refill with water.

What do you use to descale a steam generator iron?

How to deep clean your Steam Generator Iron

1. Tilt the base, remove the EASY DE-CALC knob and pour in 500ml of water.
2. Tighten the knob back in place, switch on your steam generator and wait 5 minutes.
3. Press and hold the steam trigger whilst ironing a piece of cloth.

What should I do before descaling my steam generator?

Descaling Ensure that the steam generator is cool before descaling. Place the steam generator at the edge of a table or sink and hold a cup under the EASY DE-CALC knob. Remove the EASY DE-CALC knob and let the water with scale particles flu001fow into the cup.

What is the steam tip on a Philips iron?

The unique steam tip of this Philips iron combines a particularly pointed front of the soleplate with special elongated steam slots in the tip to reach right into the smallest and most difficult areas for the best ironing results.

How do you de Calc a steam generator?

Place the steam generator at the edge of a table or sink and hold a cup under the EASY DE-CALC knob. Remove the EASY DE-CALC knob and let the water with scale particles flow into the cup. When no more water comes out, reinsert the EASY DE-CALC knob and turn it clockwise to tighten it.

What kind of water should I use to clean my steam generator?

We recommend using tap or demineralized water for all Philips steam generators and irons. Demineralized water is the best option to prevent limescale build up in your iron. Please never use ironing or perfumed water in your Philips steam generator iron. Using these contaminates the steam generator and can damage it.