Philips PerfectCare PSG9030/20R1 User Manual page 11

Problem Possible cause
The ironing board Steam has condensed on the
cover becomes wet ironing board cover after a long
or there are water ironing session.
droplets on the
garment during
ironing.
You have an ironing board cover
that is not designed to cope
with the high steam rate of the
appliance.
Automatic steam mode has been
used for a long period of time.
Water condenses Automatic/Max steam mode has
on the iron during been used for a long period of
ironing. time.
Steam is reflected from the
ironing board and condenses on
the iron.
Water droplets come The steam that was still present
out of the soleplate. in the hose has cooled down and
condensed into water. This causes
water droplets to come out of the
soleplate.
Some steam comes The iron has rested for a longer
out of soleplate period of time and is regulating
when iron is resting. to ensure that the soleplate is at
the right temperature during rest.
This is normal.
Steam and/or water The EASY DE-CALC knob is not
come out from tightened properly.
under the EASY DE-
CALC knob.
The rubber sealing ring of the
EASY DE-CALC knob is worn.
Dirty water and Impurities or chemicals present
impurities come out in the water have deposited in
of the soleplate or the steam vents and/or on the
the soleplate is dirty. soleplate.
Too much scale and minerals have
accumulated inside the appliance.
The iron leaves a The surface to be ironed was
shine or an imprint uneven, for instance because you
on the garment. were ironing over a seam or a fold
in the garment.
Solution
Replace the ironing board cover if the foam
material has worn out. You can also add an
extra layer of felt material under the ironing
board cover to prevent condensation on the
ironing board. You can buy felt in a fabric
shop.
Put an extra layer of felt material under
the ironing board cover to prevent
condensation on the ironing board. You can
buy felt in a fabric shop.
Switch off the automatic steam mode and
use the manual trigger to activate the
steam when needed.
Switch off the automatic/Max steam mode
and use the manual trigger to activate the
steam when needed.
Use a board/board cover that allows steam
to penetrate through.
Steam away from the garment for a few
seconds.
If the steam continues for a long period
when the iron is resting, switch off the
appliance and remove the plug from the
wall socket. Contact an authorised Philips
service centre.
Switch off the appliance and let the
appliance cool down for 2 hours. Unscrew
the EASY DE-CALC knob and screw it back
onto the appliance properly. Note: Some
water may escape when you remove the
knob.
Contact an authorised Philips service centre
for a new EASY DE-CALC knob.
Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
Descale the appliance regularly (see chapter
'Important - EASY DE-CALC' and 'Important
-Descaling the soleplate').
ActiveSense is safe on all ironable garments.
The shine or imprint is not permanent and
will come off if you wash the garment.
Avoid ironing over seams or folds or you
can place a cotton cloth over the area to be
ironed to avoid imprints at seams and folds.
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