Philips GC4887/30 User Manual page 6

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2 Fill the water tank to the MAX indication (Fig. 12).
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.
3 Plug in the iron and set the temperature dial to MAX (Fig. 13-14).
4 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out (Fig. 15-17).
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. 18).
Scales is flushed out, steam and boiling water also come out of the soleplate.
Note: Repeat steps 2 to 5 if the water that comes out of the iron still contains scale
particles.
6 Plug in the iron and let the iron heat up to dry the soleplate (Fig. 19).
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 guarantee leaflet for contact details).
Problem
Water leaks from the
water filling door.
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
out of the soleplate).
Flakes and impurities
come out of the
soleplate during
ironing.
Possible cause
You have overfilled the
water 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
Do not fill the water tank
beyond 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', section
'Calc clean function').