Philips GC4800 series User Manual page 14

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Problem
The iron is plugged
in, but the soleplate
is cold.
The iron does not
produce any steam.
The iron does not
produce a steam
boost.
Guarantee and service
If you need 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
If the appliance does not work or does not work properly, first check
the list below. If the problem is not mentioned in this list, the appliance
probably has a defect. In that case we advise you to take the appliance to
your dealer or to an authorised Philips service centre.
Possible cause
There is a connection
problem.
The temperature dial is set
to MIN.
There is not enough water in
the water tank.
The steam control is set to
position 0.
The iron is not hot enough
and/or the drip-stop function
has been activated.
You have used the steam
boost function too often
within a very 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 6 (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 temperature light has
gone out before you start ironing.
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 ( 3 to MAX).
Put the iron on its heel and wait until the
temperature light has gone out before you use
the steam boost function.