Philips GC8721/30 User Manual page 12

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Troubleshooting
Problem
The iron does not
produce any steam.
The light of the CALC-
CLEAN button flashes
and the appliance beeps.
No steam comes out of
the soleplate, the light
of the CALC-CLEAN
button flashes and the
appliance beeps.
The appliance has
switched off.
6 You can carry the appliance with one hand by the handle of the iron
when the iron is locked on the iron platform.
This chapter summarizes 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 Center in your country.
Possible cause
There is not enough water in
the water tank.
You did not press the steam
trigger.
The steam function has
been disabled until you
have performed the Calc-
Clean process.
The water tank is not placed
in the appliance properly.
At the start of your ironing
session, the steam trigger
has not been pressed long
enough.
This is the Calc-Clean
reminder.
You have not done or have
not completed the Calc-
Clean process.
The safety auto-off function
is activated automatically
when the appliance has not
been used for more than 5
minutes.
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.
Perform the Calc-Clean process to restore
the steam function. (see chapter ' Cleaning
and maintenance')
Fit the water tank back into the appliance
firmly ('click').
Press and hold the steam trigger until
steam comes out. It may take up to 30
seconds until steam comes out.
Perform the Calc-Clean after the Calc-
Clean reminder is given (see chapter
'Cleaning and maintenance').
Perform the Calc-Clean process to enable
the steam function again (see chapter
'Cleaning and maintenance').
To activate the appliance again, press the
on/off button. The appliance then starts to
heat up again.