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How to clean the water tank of my Philips Steam Iron?

Published on 30 November 2023
It is very easy to clean your Philips Steam Iron's water tank. Please read the instructions below.
 

Cleaning the water tank of your iron

Follow the steps below to clean the water tank of your Philips Steam Iron:

1) Fill the water tank halfway with warm water and shake it carefully.

2) Empty it and rinse well with fresh water (do not use detergent).

Note: Algae can form when water remains in your iron’s tank for a long time. Emptying your Philips Steam Iron's water tank regularly will prevent the formation of algae or residue.
 

The information on this page applies to the following models: PSG3000/20 , DST1040/30 , PSG6064/86 , GC7846/86 , DST3040/76 , DST5040/86 , PSG7050/30 , PSG7130/20 , DST3020/26 , DST3020/36 , PSG8040/60 , GC7840/26 , GC7840/20 , PSG9050/26 , GC1742/46 , GC1752/36 , GC1740/26 , GC4544/86 , GC8962/46 , GC8755/86 , HI5914/36 , GC6833/36 , GC9660/36 , GC9682/86 , GC9670/56 , GC7808/40 , GC7805/20 , GC8625/30 , GC9622/20 , GC9642/60 , GC9630/20 , GC8650/80 , GC8616/30 , GC7620/30 , GC9550/02 , GC9246/02 , GC9240/02 , GC6540/02 , GC8330/02 , GC6430/02 , GC1705/01 , GC8220/02 , GC1720/02 , GC1710/02 , GC8280/02 , GC1701/01 , GC1703/01 . Click here to show more product numbers Click here to show less product numbers

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