Philips GC4511 User Manual page 21

Problem Possible cause
Water or steam You have not locked the
leaks from the Quick Calc release tray
back part of the properly.
iron.
The Quick Calc release
tray is damaged.
The steam You have used the steam
boost function boost function too often
does not work within a very short period.
properly (water
leaks out of the
soleplate).
You have used the steam
boost function at too low
a temperature.
Flakes and Calc are formed inside
impurities come the soleplate.
out of the
soleplate during
ironing.
Solution
Take out the Quick Calc Release tray and
clean it using tap water. Use a piece of
cloth to wipe off calc in the opening of
the back part of the iron. Put back the tray
and lock it. (See chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance', section 'Quick calc release
function').
Contact a consumer care center in your
country (see the world wide guarantee
leaflet for contact details).
Wait for a few seconds before you use the
steam boost function again.
Set an ironing temperature at which
the steam boost function can be used
(●●● to MAX ).
Use the Calc-Clean function (see chapter
'Cleaning and maintenance', section 'Calc-
Clean function').
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