Troubleshooting - Philips GC1800 series User Manual

8 After you have used the Calc-Clean function,
press down the steam control while you turn it to
position O.
Note: Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water that comes
out of the iron still contains scale particles.
After the Calc-Clean process
1 Connect the iron to the mains to let the soleplate
dry.
2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes
out.
3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to
remove any water stains that may have formed on
the soleplate.
4 Let the iron cool down before you store it.
Cleaning the steam control needle
1 Pull the steam control out of the
appliance. (Fig. 13)
2 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the
needle (Fig. 14).
Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.
3 Reinsert the steam control. Place the point of the
needle exactly in the centre of the hole and fit the
small projection on the side of the needle into the
slot (Fig. 15).
4 Set the steam control to position O.
Storage
1 Unplug the appliance and set the steam control to
position O.
2 Empty the water tank (Fig. 16).
3 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage
facility.
4 Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry
place (Fig. 17).
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an official collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 18).
Guarantee & service
If you need service or information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.
com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre
in your country (you find its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer
Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips
dealer.
4239.000.6153.3

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, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Problem
The iron is plugged in but the
soleplate is cold.
The iron does not produce any
steam.
Water leaks from the soleplate
during ironing.
The spray function does not work
(specific types only)
Flakes and impurities come out of
the soleplate during ironing.
The automatic shut-off light flashes
(specific types only).
Water leaks from the soleplate
while the iron cools down or after
it has been stored.
The steam boost function or
vertical steam boost function does
not work (specific types only).
Cause
There is a connection problem.
The temperature dial is set to MIN.
There is not enough water in the
water tank.
The steam control is set to position
O.
The iron is not hot enough.
There is not enough water in the
water tank.
You have been using hard water,
which has caused scale flakes to
develop inside the soleplate.
The automatic shut-off function
has been activated (see chapter
'Features').
You put the iron in horizontal position
while there is still water in the water
tank.
You have used the steam boost
function or the vertical steam
boost function too often within a very
short period.
The iron is not hot enough.
Solution
Check the mains cord, the plug and
the wall socket.
Set the temperature dial to the
required temperature.
Fill the water tank (see chapter
'Preparing for use').
Set the steam control to position
l or ; (see chapter 'Using the
appliance').
Set the temperature dial to a
temperature suitable for steam
ironing ( to MAX). Put the
2
iron on its heel and wait until the
temperature light goes out before
you start ironing.
Fill the water tank (see chapter
'Preparing for use').
Use the Calc-Clean function one or
more times (see chapter 'Cleaning
and maintenance').
Pick up the iron or move it slightly
to deactivate the automatic shut-off
function. The automatic shut-off light
goes out.
Empty the water tank and set the
steam control to position O before
you store the iron (see chapter
'Storage'). Store the iron on its heel.
Put the iron in horizontal position
and wait a while before you
use the steam boost function or
vertical steam boost function again.
Set the temperature dial to a
temperature suitable for steam
ironing ( to MAX). Put the
3
iron on its heel and wait until the
temperature light goes out before
you start ironing.
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