Philips GC6600 series User Manual page 8

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Safety auto-off mode (specific types only)
- To save energy, the steam generator switches off automatically when it has not been used for
10 minutes. The 'iron ready' light flashes.
- To reactivate the steam generator, set the on/off switch to 'off ' position and then to 'on' position.
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, visit www.philips.com/support
for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Problem
The iron does not
produce any
steam.
The Calc-Clean
light flashes and
the appliance
beeps.
The Calc-Clean
light flashes and/or
the appliance
beeps.
The Calc-Clean
light flashes and
the appliance
beeps every time I
press the steam
trigger. No steam
comes out of the
soleplate.
The appliance has
switched off.
The appliance
produces a loud
pumping sound.
Possible cause
There is not enough water in
the water tank.
You have not pressed the
steam trigger.
You have set the temperature
dial to 1.
This is the Calc-Clean
reminder.
You have not done or have
not completed the Calc-Clean
process.
You have not done or have
not completed the Calc-Clean
process.
The safety auto-off function
was activated. This happens
automatically when the steam
generator has not been used
for more than 10 minutes.
The water tank is empty.
Solution
Fill the water tank beyond the MIN
indication. Press and hold the steam trigger
until steam comes out. It may take up to
30 seconds until steam comes out.
Press and hold the steam trigger until steam
comes out.
Turn the temperature dial to 2 or higher.
Perform the Calc-Clean process within
1 hour after the Calc-Clean reminder
is given.
Perform the Calc-Clean process to enable
the steam function again (see chapter
'IMPORTANT - Cleaning and maintenance').
Perform the Calc-Clean process to enable
the steam function again (see chapter
'IMPORTANT - Cleaning and maintenance').
Set the on/off switch to 'off ' position and
then to 'on' position.
Fill the water tank with water and press the
steam trigger until the pumping sound
becomes softer and steam comes out of
the soleplate.