Philips steam iron anti-scale cartridges
Which anti-scale cartridge the Philips steam generator sold in Australia takes, with dated prices from 1 Australian seller.
PerfectCare Pure anti-calc cartridgetakes GC002/00
How to change the anti-scale cartridge in your Philips steam iron
Steps for the PerfectCare Pure anti-calc cartridge (GC002/00), the anti-scale cartridge 1 Philips model takes. Change it every 3 months.
No clear video for this anti-scale cartridge yet. The steps cover it.
- 1Switch off the steam generator, unplug it and let it cool.
- 2Release the carry lock if your model has one, then lift the iron platform on the base to reach the ANTI-CALC compartment.
- 3Open the compartment and pull out the used cartridge.
- 4Take the cap off the new cartridge, put it in the compartment and press it down until it locks into position. Close the compartment and lower the platform. A few drops of water are normal.
- 5Switch on and press and hold the steam trigger for about 10 seconds until steam comes out.
Reset the cartridge light
No reset button: when the ANTI-CALC light keeps flashing, replace the cartridge. After fitting a new one, press and hold the steam trigger for about 10 seconds until steam comes out.
Get a reminder when your Philips cartridge is due
One email two weeks before, no newsletter. Type the model from the sticker and we set the date for that model.
Common questions
- How often should I change a Philips cartridge?
- Every 3 months for the PerfectCare Pure anti-calc cartridge (GC002/00), the most common Philips anti-scale cartridge here. Each model page shows the interval for its own anti-scale cartridge.
- What happens if I don't change the anti-scale cartridge?
- A spent cartridge stops taking the scale out: scale builds up in the boiler, the steam weakens and white flakes can come out of the soleplate.
- How do I reset the cartridge light on a Philips steam iron?
- No reset button: when the ANTI-CALC light keeps flashing, replace the cartridge. After fitting a new one, press and hold the steam trigger for about 10 seconds until steam comes out.
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