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2 Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a dampyour local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips
cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
To keep the soleplate smooth, you should avoid hard contact with metal Troubleshooting.
objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter
the soleplate.with your iron. Please read the different sections for more details. If you
3 Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth.are unable to solve the problem, contact the Customer Care Centre in
your country.
4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank
after cleaning.
Calc-Clean function
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your
area is very hard (i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing),
the Calc-Clean function should be used more frequently.ProblemPossible cause(s)Solution(s)
The iron is plugged inThere is a connectionCheck if the plug is connected
1 Set the steam control to position O.
but the soleplate isproblem.to the wall socket properly.
2 Set the temperature dial to MAX.cold.
The temperatureSet the temperature control dial
3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
control dial has beento the required temperature.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank..set to MIN.
4 Put the plug in the wall socket.The iron does notThere is not enoughFill the water tank (see 'Filling
produce any steam.water in the water tank. the water tank').
5 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.
The steam control dial Set the steam control dial to
6 Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to the has been set to position position q or w (see 'Steam
Calc-Clean position x (fig. 9).O.ironing').
The iron is not hotSet the temperature control dial
7 Pull the steam control slightly upwards and gently shake the iron
enough.to a temperature suitable for
until all water in the tank has been used up.steam ironing (2 to MAX).
Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Scale (if any) will
Put the iron on its heel and wait
be flushed out.
until the pilot light has gone out
before you start ironing.
8 After having used the Calc-Clean function, press the steam control
back to its original position and set it to position O.The Extra SteamThe steam control dial Press and hold the steam
function does not work has not been pressedcontrol dial for maximal 5
Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water coming out of the iron still
(types GC1121 andlong enough.seconds.
contains scale particles.GC1120)
After the Calc-Clean processThe Extra SteamWait at least 1 minute before
1 Connect the iron to the mains to let the soleplate dry.function has been used using the Extra Steam function
too often in a shortagain.
2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out.period.
3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove anyThe iron is not hotSet the temperature control dial
water stains that may have formed on the soleplate.enough.to a temperature between 3
and MAX. Put the iron on its
4 Let the iron cool down before you store it.heel and wait until the pilot light
has gone out.
Cleaning the steam control needle
There is not enoughFill the water tank (see 'Filling
water in the water tank. the water tank').
1 Pull the steam control out of the appliance (fig. 10).
Water leaks from theThe iron is not hotSet the temperature control dial
2 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle (fig. 11).soleplate when I useenough.to a temperature between 3
the Extra Steamand MAX. Put the iron on its
Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.
function (typesheel and wait until the pilot light
3 Reinsert the steam control needle by placing the point of the needleGC1121 and GC1120)has gone out.
exactly in the centre of the hole and by fitting the small projectionThe Extra SteamWait at least 1 minute before
on the side of the needle into the slot (fig. 12).function has been used using the Extra Steam function
4 Set the steam control to position O.too often in a shortagain (see 'Extra Steam').
period.
Storage.The spray function does There is not enoughFill the water tank (see 'Filling
not work (typeswater in the water tank. the water tank').
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged and set the steam control to
position O.GC1121, GC1120,
GC1115 and GC1015)
2 Empty the water tank (fig. 13).
Flakes and impuritiesYou have been usingUse the Calc-Clean function a
3 Wind the mains cord around the cord storage facility.come out of thehard water, which hasfew times (see 'Calc-Clean').
soleplate during ironing. caused scale flakes to
4 Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place (fig. 14).develop inside the
soleplate.
Environment.
Water leaks from theThe set temperature is Set the temperature control dial
� Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household wastesoleplate during ironing. too low.to a temperature suitable for
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point forsteam ironing (2 to MAX).
recycling. By doing this you will help to preserve the environmentPut the iron on its heel and wait
(fig. 15).until the pilot light has gone out
before you start ironing.
Guarantee & service.Water leaks from theThe iron has been putEmpty the water tank and set
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philipssoleplate while the iron in horizontal positionthe steam control to position O
website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centreis cooling down or after while there is still water before storing the iron (see
in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guaran-it has been stored.in the water tank.'Storage'). Place the iron on its
tee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn toheel.
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