How do I descale my Philips Garment Steamer/All-in-One Solution?

Read the article below to find the model of your Philips Garment Steamer/All-in-Once Solution and follow the correct descaling routine.

Below information apply only to: 7000 Series (STH7020, STH7030, STH7040, STH7050, STH7060).

Note: With regular use, your garment steamer should be emptied of scale approximately once a month — and more frequently if the water in your area is very hard.

Plug into the mains, power on and wait for 30 seconds for the garment steamer to heat up.
Press and hold the steam setting button and steam trigger simultaneously until 2 LED lights blink.
Hold over the sink and shake gently to empty the hot water and scale.
After 30 seconds, ECO mode will blink to indicate that the product is heating up again.
You may power the steamer off and unplug it from the mains.
Wait for the garment steamer to cool down for 60 mins, then use a soft cloth to wipe clean the steamer soleplate.

Important: Do not put water, vinegar, descaling agents or other chemicals into the garment steamer.

The information on this page applies to the following models: GC558/36 , GC442/67 .

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