Philips GC6704/30 User Manual page 7

Cleaning the soleplate
To properly maintain your appliance, clean it regularly.
1 Clean the appliance with a moist cloth.
2 To easily and effectively remove stains, let the soleplate heat up and move the iron over a moist cloth (Fig. 20).
Tip: Clean the soleplate regularly to ensure smooth gliding.
Storage
1
Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2 Pour the water out of the water tank into the sink (Fig. 21).
3 Fold the mains cord and water supply hose together. Push them into the storage compartment (Fig. 22).
4 For GC6730, GC6740 series only: push the carry lock release button to lock the iron onto the iron platform (Fig. 23).
You can carry the appliance by the handle of the iron when it is locked onto the iron platform (Fig. 24).
Troubleshooting
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.
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.
The appliance produces a
loud pumping sound.
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.
At the start of your ironing session,
the steam trigger has not been
pressed long enough.
You have set the temperature dial
to ●.
This is the Calc-Clean reminder.
You have not done or have not
completed the Calc-Clean process.
The auto shut-off function is
activated automatically. The
appliance enters the standy mode if
it has not been used for 15 minutes
and switches off if it has not been
used for another 10 minutes.
The water tank is empty.
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')
Press and hold the steam trigger until steam
comes out. It may take up to 30 seconds until
steam comes out.
Steam is not available at ●. To use the steam,
set the temperature dial to ●● or higher.
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 swith on the appliance again, set the on/off
switch to "off" position and then to "on" position.
Fill the water tank with water and press the
steam trigger until the pumping sound becomes
softer and steam comes out of the soleplate.
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