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How to clean the soleplate of my Philips Steam/Dry Iron

Published on 06 September 2023
Find out in our article below how to easily clean the soleplate of your Philips Steam Iron or Dry Iron when it is stained or has fabric stuck to it.

Instructions to clean the soleplate of your Steam/Dry Iron:

  1. Ensure that the appliance is not plugged into the socket.
  2. Ensure that the appliance has cooled down.
  3. Wipe flakes and other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth.

Note: To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects. Never use a scouring pad or vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate. Do not wash/clean the appliance under the tap.
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The information on this page applies to the following models: DST0520/20 , GC1740/20 , GC2145/24 , GC3920/20 , GC3929/60 , GC2990/20 , GC2998/80 , GC1010/07 , GC1020/70 , GC1020/79 , GC1028/20 , GC1110/02 , GC1110/07 , GC1115/02 , GC1420/02 , GC1426/39 , GC1426/79 , GC1436/20 , GC1480/02 , GC1665/02 , GC1703/01 , GC1705/01 , GC1705/37 , GC1710/02 , GC1710/37 , GC1720/02 , GC1720/37 , GC1720/38 , GC1815/38 , GC1820/02 , GC1820/37 , GC1830/02 , GC1830/37 , GC1903/21 , GC1910/22 , GC1930/22 , GC1990/26 , GC2042/40 , GC2048/30 , GC2510/02 , GC2520/02 , GC2520/37 , GC2520/38 , GC2530/02 , GC2560/02 , GC2560/38 , GC2820/02 , GC2860/02 , GC2910/02 , GC2910/29 , GC2960/02 , GC2960/59 , GC2981/29 , GC2988/89 , GC3106/02 , GC3116/02 , GC3135/02 , GC3220/02 , GC3240/02 , GC3260/02 , GC3320/02 , GC3331/02 , GC3340/12 , GC3360/02 , GC3388/02 , GC3388/22 , GC4218/02 , GC4238/02 , GC4310/02 , GC4320/02 , GC4325/02 , GC4330/02 , GC4410/02 , GC4410/38 , GC4412/02 , GC4420/02 , GC4420/38 , GC4430/02 , GC4430/38 , GC4610/02 , GC4620/02 , GC4620/38 , GC4630/02 , GC4630/38 , GC4910/10 , GC4928/30 , GC6430/02 , GC650/02 , GC651/02 , HD1301/02 , HD1302/02 , HI518/02 , HI570/02 . Click here to show more product numbers Click here to show less product numbers

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