Troubleshooting - Philips GC3260 Instructions Manual

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The auto-off light starts blinking to indicate that the iron has been
switched off by the safety shut-off function.
To let the iron heat up again, pick it up or move it slightly. The auto-off light
will go out.
- If the temperature light goes on, wait for it to go out before you start
ironing.
- If the temperature light does not go on, the iron is ready for use.
Cleaning and maintenance
After ironing
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.
2 Clean the appliance with a damp cloth. Wipe any scale or deposits off
the soleplate with a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
3 Empty the water tank after cleaning (fig. 12).
4 Leat the iron cool down. Wind the mains cord round the cord storage
facility and fix it with the cord clip.
5 Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe and dry place (fig. 13).
Double-Active Calc System
The Double-Active Calc System guarantees a longer life for the iron.
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The anti-calc tablets prevent scale from clogging the steam vents. The
tablets are constantly active and do not need to be replaced (fig. 14).
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The Calc-Clean function helps remove scale particles. 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), the
Calc-Clean function should be used 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 put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank.
4 Select the maximum ironing temperature.
5 Put the plug in the wall socket.
6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.
7 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the Calc-Clean button and
gently shake the iron (fig. 15).
Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and flakes
(if any) will be flushed out.
8 Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as all the water in the tank has
been used up.
Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities.
After the Calc-Clean process
- Put the plug in the wall socket and let the iron heat up to allow the
soleplate to dry.
- Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.
- Move the hot iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water
stains that may have formed on the soleplate.
- Let the iron cool down before you store it.
Guarantee & service
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If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips
website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in
your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee
leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your
local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic
Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Troubleshooting

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This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter
with your iron. Please read the different sections for more details. If you are
unable to solve the problem, contact the Customer Care Centre in your
country.
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Problem Possible cause
The iron is plugged in but There is a connection
the soleplate is cold. problem.
The temperature dial has
been set to MIN.
No steam. There is not enough water
in the water tank.
The steam control has
been set to position 0.
The iron is not hot enough
and/or the drip-stop
function has been
activated.
No shot of steam or no The (vertical) shot-of-
vertical shot of steam. steam function has been
used too often within a
very short period.
The iron is not hot
enough.
Water droplets drip onto The cap of the filling
the fabric. opening has not been
closed properly.
An additive has been
poured into the water
tank.
The iron is not hot
enough.
Flakes and impurities come Hard water forms flakes
out of the soleplate during inside the soleplate.
ironing.
The light blinks (type The safety shut-off function
GC3260 only). has switched the iron off
(see chapter 'Features').
Water drips from the The iron has been put in
soleplate after the iron has horizontal position with
cooled down or has been water still left in the water
stored. tank.
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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').
Set the steam control to a
position between 1 and 4
(see chapter 'Using the
appliance').
Select an ironing
temperature that is
suitable for steam ironing
(2 to MAX). Put the
iron on its heel and wait
until the temperature light
has gone out before you
start ironing.
Continue ironing in
horizontal position and
wait a while before using
the (vertical) shot-of-
steam function again.
Select an ironing
temperature that is suitable
for steam ironing (2 to
MAX). Put the iron on its
heel and wait until the
temperature light has gone
out before you start
ironing.
Press the cap until you
hear a click.
Rinse the water tank and
do not put any additive in
the water tank.
Set the temperature dial to
a temperature suitable for
steam ironing (between
3 and MAX). Put the
iron on its heel and wait
until the temperature light
has gone out.
Use the Calc-Clean
function one or more
times (see chapter
'Cleaning and
maintenance').
Move the iron slightly to
deactivate the safety shut-
off function. The light goes
out.
Empty the water tank and
set the steam control to
position 0 after use. Store
the iron on its heel.
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