Troubleshooting - Philips GC3540/02 Manual

Drip stop (specific types only)
This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function: the iron automatically stops producing
steam when the temperature is too low, to prevent water from dripping out of the
soleplate. When this happens you may hear a sound.
Automatic shut-off function (specific types only)
The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been
moved for a while.
The red auto-off indication of the temperature light flashes to indicate that the
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iron has been switched off by the automatic shut-off function (Fig. 6).
To let the iron heat up again:
1 Pick up the iron or move it slightly
The red auto-off indication goes out.
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If the temperature of the soleplate has dropped below the set ironing
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temperature, the amber temperature light goes on.
2 If the amber temperature light goes on after you have moved the iron, wait for
it to go out before you start ironing.
Note: If the amber temperature light does not go on after you move the iron, the soleplate
still has the right temperature and the iron is ready for use.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning
1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the plug from the wall socket and
let the iron cool down.
2 Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a
non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.
To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects. Never use a
scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate.
3 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after you
have rinsed it (Fig. 12).
Double-Active Calc System (specific types only)
The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the water tank
combined with the Calc-Clean function.
1 The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. This tablet is
constantly active and does not need to be replaced (Fig. 13).
2 The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles from the iron.
Calc-Clean function
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very
hard (i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean
function more frequently.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0.
3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank.
4 Set the temperature dial to MAX.
5 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.
7 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean button and gently
shake the iron to and fro (Fig. 14).
Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate. Impurities and flakes (if
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any) are flushed out.
8 Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as all the water in the tank has been
used up.
9 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities.
After the Calc-Clean process
1 Put the plug back into the wall socket and let the iron heat up to let the
soleplate dry.
2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.
3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains
that may have formed on the soleplate.
4 Let the iron cool down before you store it.
storage
1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the plug from the wall socket and
let the iron cool down.
2 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility (Fig. 15).
3 Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end
of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this,
you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 16).
Guarantee & service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips
website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your
country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no
Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the
appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact
the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Problem Possible cause
The iron is There is a connection
plugged in, but problem.
the soleplate
stays cold.
The temperature dial
is set to MIN.
The iron does There is not enough
not produce water in the water
any steam. tank.
The steam control is
set to position 0.
The iron is not hot
enough and/or the
drip-stop function
has been activated
(specific types only).
Water The temperature
droplets drip dial has been set to
onto the fabric a temperature that
during ironing. is too low for steam
ironing.
You have put an
additive in the water
tank.
You have not closed
the cap of the filling
opening properly.
Flakes and Hard water forms
impurities flakes inside the
come out of soleplate.
the soleplate
during ironing.
The The automatic shut-off
temperature function has switched
light flashes off the iron (see
red (specific chapter 'Features').
types only).
Water drips You have put the iron
from the in horizontal position
soleplate while there was still
after the iron water in the water
has cooled tank.
down or has
been stored
(specific types
only)
The iron does You used the steam
not produce a boost function too
steam boost. often within a short
period.
The iron is not hot
enough.
Solution
Check the mains cord, the plug and the
wall socket.
Set the temperature dial to the
required position
Fill the water tank (see chapter
'Preparing for use', section 'Filling the
water tank).
Set the steam control to a position
between 1 and 4 (see chapter 'Using
the appliance', section 'Steam ironing').
Set an ironing temperature that is
suitable for steam ironing ( 2 to
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait
until the amber temperature light goes
out before you start ironing.
Set an ironing temperature that is
suitable for steam ironing (temperature
settings 2 to MAX). Put the iron
on its heel and wait until the amber
temperature light goes out.
Rinse the water tank and do not put
any additive in the water tank.
Press the cap until you hear a click.
Use the Calc-Clean function one or
more times (see chapter 'Cleaning
and maintenance', section 'Calc-Clean
function').
Move the iron slightly to deactivate the
automatic shut-off function. The red
auto-off indication of the temperature
light goes out.
Always set the steam control to
position 0 and empty the water tank
after use. Store the iron on its heel.
Continue ironing in horizontal
position and wait a while before you
use the steam boost function again..
Set an ironing temperature at which
the steam boost function can be used
(temperature settings 2 to MAX).
Put the iron on its heel and wait until
the amber temperature light goes
out before you use the steam boost
function.