Troubleshooting - Philips GC3800 Series User Manual

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Calc-clean function
1 Make sure the iron is unplugged and the steam slider is set to dry setting.
2 Fill the water tank to the MAX indication.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.
3 Plug in the iron and set the temperature dial to MAX.
4 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out.
5 Hold the iron over the sink. Keep pushing the calc clean button and gently shake the iron forth and
back until all water in the water tank has been used up (Fig. 16).
6 Plug in the iron and let the iron heat up to dry the soleplate.
7 Unplug the iron when the temperature indicator light goes out.
8 Move the iron gently over a piece of cloth to remove any water stains on the soleplate.

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 (see the worldwide
Problem
Water leaks from the water
Water drips from the soleplate
after the iron has been
unplugged or has been stored.
The steam boost function does
not work properly (water leaks
Flakes and impurities come out
of the soleplate during ironing.
Possible cause
tank.
The steam slider is set to MAX
or ECO.
You have put the iron in
horizontal position with water
still left in the water tank.
You have used the steam boost
function too often within a very
short period.
You have used the steam
boost function at too low a
temperature.
Calc are formed inside the
soleplate.
Solution
the MAX indication. Pour excess
water out of the water tank.
Set the steam slider to dry setting.
Empty the water tank.
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',