Philips GC5031/20 User Manual page 7

Problem Possible cause
You are ironing before the
iron gets ready
Dirty water Hard water with impurities
and impurities or chemicals has formed
come out of the flakes inside the soleplate.
soleplate during
ironing.
There is an amber The Calc-Clean reminder
light flashing on light is activated. This is
the handle of the to remind you to perform
iron. Calc-Clean.
The iron leaves a The surface to be ironed
shine or an imprint was uneven, for instance
on the garment. because you ironed over
a seam or a fold in the
garment.
The iron makes a There is no water in the
lot of noise. appliance.
Solution
Wait until the iron is ready (the light on the
display panel stops flashing).
Perform Quick Calc Release (specific types only)
or Calc-Clean (specific types only).
See chapter "Cleaning and maintenance".
Perform Quick Calc Release (specific types only)
or Calc-Clean (specific types only).
See chapter "Cleaning and maintenance".
The iron is safe to use on all ironable garments.
The shine or imprint is not permanent and
disappears when you wash the garment. Avoid
ironing over seams or folds. You can also place a
cotton cloth over the area to be ironed to avoid
imprints.
Fill the water in the water tank.
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