Philips GC8700 Series User Manual page 7

8 As the Calc-Clean container becomes hot during the Calc-Clean process, wait approx. 5 minutes before you touch it.
Then carry the Calc-Clean container to the sink, empty it and store it for future use (Fig. 25).
9 If necessary, you can repeat steps 1 to 8. Make sure that you empty the Calc-Clean container before you start the Calc-
Clean process.
Note: During the Calc-Clean process, clean water may come out of the soleplate if no scale has accumulated inside
the iron. This is normal.
For more information on how to carry out the Calc-Clean process, refer to the videos in this link: http://www.philips.com/
descaling-iron.
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. 26).
Tip: Clean the soleplate regularly to ensure smooth gliding.
Storage
1 Switch off the steam generator and unplug it.
2 Pour the water out of the water tank into the sink (Fig. 27).
3 Fold the water supply hose. Wind the water supply hose inside the water supply hose storage compartment and
secure it inside the storage hook (Fig. 28).
4 Fold the mains cord and fasten it with the Velcro strip (Fig. 29).
5 Push the carry lock release button to lock the iron onto the iron platform (Fig. 30).
6 You can carry the appliance with one hand by the handle of the iron when the iron is locked on the iron platform
(Fig. 31).
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.
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.
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.
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