3 Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth.ProblemPossible causeSolution
4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank afterThe iron is plugged inThere is a connectionCheck the mains cord, the plug
cleaning.but the soleplate isproblem.and the wall socket.
cold.
Double-Active Calc System (specific types only)
The temperature dialSet the temperature dial to the
has been set to MIN.required temperature.
� The anti-calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. The anti-calc
tablet is constantly active and does not need replacement (fig. 11).The iron does notThere is not enoughFill the water tank (see chapter
� The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles.produce any steam.water in the water tank. 'Preparing for use').
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is veryThe steam control hasSet the steam control to
hard (i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), the Calc-Cleanbeen set to position O. position l or ; (see chapter
function should be used more frequently.'Using the appliance').
1 Set the steam control to position O.Water leaks from theThe iron is not hotSet the temperature dial to a
2 Set the temperature dial to MAX.soleplate during ironing. enough.temperature suitable for steam
ironing (2 to MAX). Put the
3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.iron on its heel and wait until
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.the temperature light has gone
out before you start ironing.
4 Put the plug in the wall socket.
The spray function does There is not enoughFill the water tank (see chapter
5 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.not work (specific types water in the water tank. 'Preparing for use').
only)
6 Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to the Calc-Clean
position x (fig. 12).Flakes and impuritiesYou have been usingUse the Calc-Clean function
come out of thehard water, which hasone or more times (see chapter
7 Pull the steam control slightly upwards and gently shake the iron until all
water in the tank has been used up.soleplate during ironing. caused scale flakes to'Cleaning and maintenance').
Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Scale (if any) will be flusheddevelop inside the
out.soleplate.
8 After having used the Calc-Clean function, press down the steam controlThe automatic shut-off The automatic shut-off Pick the iron up or move it
light is blinkingfunction has beenslightly to deactivate the
while turning it to position O.(GC1830 only).activated (see chapterautomatic shut-off function. The
Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water coming out of the iron still contains scale'Features').automatic shut-off light goes out.
particles.
Water leaks from theThe iron has been putEmpty the water tank and set
After the Calc-Clean processsoleplate while the iron in horizontal positionthe steam control to position O
1 Connect the iron to the mains to let the soleplate dry.is cooling down or after while there is still water before storing the iron (see
it has been stored.in the water tank.chapter 'Storage'). Store the
2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.
iron on its heel.
3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stainsThe steam boostThe (vertical) steamPut the iron in horizontal
that may have formed on the soleplate.
function or verticalboost function has been position and wait for a while
4 Let the iron cool down before you store it.steam boost functionused too often within a before using the (vertical) steam
does not work (specific very short period.boost function again.
Cleaning the steam control needletypes only).
The iron is not hotSet the temperature dial to a
1 Pull the steam control out of the appliance (fig. 13).
enough.temperature suitable for steam
2 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle (fig. 14).ironing (3 to MAX). Put the
Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.iron on its heel and wait until
the temperature light has gone
3 Reinsert the steam control by placing the point of the needle exactly in theout before you start ironing.
centre of the hole and by fitting the small projection on the side of the needle
into the slot (fig. 15).
4 Set the steam control to position O.
Storage.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged 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 the appliance away 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 will help to preserve the environment (fig. 18).
Guarantee & service.
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you
will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no
Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact
the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
Troubleshooting.
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with
your iron. If you are unable to solve the problem, contact the Customer Care Centre
in your country.
4239 000 61501
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