Philips GC7600 series User Manual page 12

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Problem
The appliance
does not produce
any steam.
The appliance
beeps and less or
no steam comes
out of the iron
when I press the
steam trigger.
The 'ANTI-
CALC cartridge
replacement' light
keeps flashing.
The appliance
produces a loud
pumping sound
(subtle pumping
sound is normal).
The appliance has
switched off.
Possible cause
There is not enough water
in the water tank.
You have not pressed the
steam trigger.
You have just installed a
new ANTI-CALC cartridge.
The ANTI-CALC cartridge
is not placed properly.
You have to replace the
ANTI-CALC cartridge.
You have to replace the
ANTI-CALC cartridge.
You have just installed a
new ANTI-CALC cartridge.
The water tank is empty.
The ANTI-CALC cartridge
is not in place.
The ANTI-CALC cartridge
is damaged or shows cracks
or hairline cracks.
The safety auto-off function
is activated automatically
when the steam generator
has not been used for more
than 5 minutes.
Solution
Fill the water tank beyond the MIN indication.
Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed when
you iron.
Press and hold the steam trigger for 10 seconds
until steam comes out.
Press down the ANTI-CALC cartridge until it locks
into position.
Replace the ANTI-CALC cartridge (see chapter
'IMPORTANT: Replacing the ANTI-CALC
cartridge'). You can also use demineralised water
or descaled water from the IronCare. In that case,
you need to leave the exhausted cartridge in the
compartment.
Replace the ANTI-CALC cartridge (see chapter
'IMPORTANT: Replacing the ANTI-CALC
cartridge'). You can also use demineralised water
or descaled water from the IronCare. In that case,
you need to leave the exhausted cartridge in the
compartment.
Continue to press the steam trigger until the
pumping sound stops and steam comes out of the
soleplate.
Refill the water tank with water and press the steam
trigger until the pumping sound stops and steam
comes out of the soleplate.
Place the ANTI-CALC cartridge (see chapter
'Before first use - Placing the ANTI-CALC
cartridge').
Inspect the ANTI-CALC cartridge thoroughly.
If you see any sign of damage or cracks, no matter
how small, replace the ANTI-CALC cartridge with
a new one.
Press the on/off button to reactivate the steam
generator.