Troubleshooting - Philips GC9500 series Instruction Manual

Problem Possible cause
The ironing board This may be caused by steam
cover becomes condensing on the ironing board
wet or there are cover after a long ironing session.
water droplets on
the garment during
ironing.
You may have an ironing board
cover that is not designed to
cope with the high steam rate of
the steam generator.
Water droplets The steam that was still present
come out of the in the hose has cooled down
soleplate. and condensed into water. This
causes water droplets to come
out of the soleplate.
Steam and/or The EASY DE-CALC knob is
water comes out not tightened properly.
from the EASY DE-
CALC knob.
9 Carry the steam generator by holding it with both
hands on either side of the steam generator.
10 Specific types only: Carry the steam generator by the
handle of the iron.

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.
Solution
Replace the ironing board cover if the foam
material has worn out. You can also add an
extra layer of felt material under the ironing
board cover to prevent condensation on the
ironing board. You can buy felt in a fabric shop
or in our Philips online shop.
Put an extra layer of felt material under the
ironing board cover to prevent condensation
on the ironing board. You can buy felt in a
fabric shop.
Steam away from the garment for a few
seconds.
Switch off the appliance and wait for 2
hours for the steam generator to cool down.
Unscrew the EASY DE-CALC knob and screw
it back onto the steam generator properly.
Note: Some water will escape when you
remove the knob.
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