Qualitative ironing modern irons requires stripping function. After application of the stripping, the scum is formed, which is necessary to clean inside the iron. For this is a function of the iron self-cleaning. It significantly extends the life of the household appliance.
Whatever may be the accurate operation of the appliance will last longer if it is only to carry out regular cleaning. It does not matter what kind of water you fill the tank, all the same scale will be formed. There are several types of self-cleaning and have each their own characteristics.
calc clean
This is a small button on the appliance, manufactured by Philips. It launches the possibility of self-cleaning, which is accompanied by several actions. It is used in the Philips company's devices, bork, Redmond, roventa.
Self clean
This function is possible if there is a self-cleaning filter. Self clean located between the pump and the water tank on the iron. This option is needed to reduce the occurrence of scale with clouds of steam. It is present in models of Bosch and Braun.
Anti calc
This means using protivoizvestkovyh cassettes or rod. They purify the liquid when ironing. Rod or cassette mounted on the switch, which is responsible for supplying steam. Anti calc holds the calcium and magnesium salts from falling into the water, which is used to generate steam. They are installed in the company's devices Tefal, Braun, Moulinex.
How to use
Clear iron from scale can be traditional methods. However easier and faster you can get rid of pollution devices with self-cleaning function. Before cleaning the appliance, read the instructions. It will tell you how to perform all the steps correctly.
In supermarkets there are electrical appliances, which are located inside the cartridge. They soften the water that is poured into the tank. In this way it is possible to reduce the amount of scale that occurs during ironing.
However, there is a group considered household appliances, which do not have such cartridges. Their cleaning is due calc clean button.
How to use the Calc Clean
In appliance company Philips is easy to clean.
Sequencing:
- Fill the liquid container to a peak. Do not add any cleaning agents.
- The device is plug in. Expose it the highest temperature.
- Wait until heating.
- Hold the appliance over a sink and press the calc clean.
Appliance needs to be moved to scale the outputs are equally out of it together with steam.
You can do all the above steps again to make sure that the appliance is completely clean. Then he wiped dry work surface and start ironing.
How to use option Self Clean
To use this option, you need to perform these steps:
- Pour into a liquid container with distilled water.
- Connect the device to the network. Expose thereon highest temperature.
- Heat to maximum and hold over a sink. Periodically shake or press the self-cleaning button.
For quality of cleaning, it is sometimes necessary to clean the filter itself. Its pull from irons and soaked in vinegar or citric acid at least 30 minutes. Then washed with pure water.
How to use Anti Calc rod
Enough to pull it periodically from the device and immersed in a glass of water. The beaker was added 20 ml of vinegar or half a teaspoon of citric acid. After 15 minutes it is washed with pure water and set back.
To pull out the cartridges less often and rods of electrical appliances or use a self-cleaning function, in the reservoir is filled with distilled or filtered water. Chemical agents or additional components do not need to add capacity. Otherwise, the evaporation particles get into the small holes on the working surface of the iron and stuck to them.
Remember, if you take good care of the device, it will last a long time. Among all of the means described, it is easiest to use calc clean, because there is no removable items that are from time to time also needs to be cleaned. If this is not done, the self-cleaning process will be less effective.
