Troubleshooting - Philips GC2560/02 User Manual

out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean
function more frequently.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position
3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the
water tank.
4 Set the temperature dial to MAX (Fig. 11).
5 Plug in the appliance. If the appliance has an earthed
plug, put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
6 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes
out.
7 Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam
control to the Calc-Clean position (
control springs up slightly.
8 Pull the steam control upwards and remove
it (Fig. 12).
9 Hold the iron over the sink and move it to and
fro (Fig. 13).
Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate.
,
Impurities and flakes (if any) are flushed out.
10 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the steam
control needle (Fig. 14).
Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.
11 Put the steam control back into the iron. Insert
the point of the needle exactly in the centre of the
hole and fit the small projection on the side of the
needle into the slot. Press down the steam control
while you turn it to position O (Fig. 15).
12 Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still
contains a lot of impurities.
After the Calc-Clean process
1 Put the plug back into the wall socket and let the
iron heat up to let the soleplate dry.
2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes
out.
3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to
remove any water stains that may have formed on
the soleplate.
Storage
1 Set the steam control to position
plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
down.
2 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage
facility (Fig. 16).
3 Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an official collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 17).
Guarantee & service
If you need service or 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.
4239.000.6145.8

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
.
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the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Problem
The iron is
plugged in, but
the soleplate is
cold.
The iron does
). The steam not produce any
1
steam.
The shot-of-
steam function
does not work
(specific types
only).
Flakes and
impurities come
out of the
soleplate during
ironing.
The light on
the handle
flashes (specific
, remove the
O
types only).
There are water
droplets on the
fabric.
There are water
droplets on the
fabric (specific
types only).
Water drips
from the
soleplate after
the iron has
cooled down or
has been stored
(specific types
only).
Cause Solution
There is a connection Check the mains cord, the plug and
problem. the wall socket.
The temperature dial Set the temperature dial to the
is set to MIN. required position.
There is not enough Fill the water tank (see chapter
water in the water 'Preparing for use', section 'Filling the
tank. water tank').
The steam control is Set the steam position to
set to position . (see chapter 'Using the appliance',
O
section 'Steam ironing').
The soleplate is not Set an ironing temperature that is
hot enough and/or suitable for steam ironing (
the drip-stop function MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
has been activated wait until the temperature light goes
(specific types only). out before you start ironing.
You have used Continue ironing in horizontal position
the shot-of-steam and wait a while before you use the
function too often shot-of-steam function again.
within a very short
period.
The iron is not hot Set an ironing temperature that is
enough. suitable for steam ironing (
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
wait until the temperature light goes
out before you start ironing.
Hard water forms Use the Calc-Clean function one or
flakes inside the more times (see chapter 'Cleaning
soleplate. and maintenance', section 'Calc-Clean
function').
The automatic shut-off Pick the iron up or move it slightly
function has been to deactivate the automatic shut-off
activated (see chapter function. The automatic shut-off light
'Features', section goes out.
'Automatic shut-off ').
You have not closed Press the cap until you hear a click.
the cap of the filling
opening properly.
The set temperature Set an ironing temperature that is
is too low for steam suitable for steam ironing (
ironing. MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
wait until the temperature light goes
out before you start ironing.
You have put the iron Empty the water tank and set the
in horizontal position steam control to position
while there was still Store the iron on its heel.
water in the water
tank.
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to
2
to
2
to
2
after use.
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