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Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could
encounter with your iron. Please read the different sections for more
details. If you are unable to solve the problem, please contact the
nearest Philips Service Centre or one of its representatives. See the
worldwide guarantee leaflet for telephone numbers of the Philips
Helpdesk or visit our website at www.philipsonline.com.
ProblemPossible cause(s)Solution
The iron is plugged in but the soleplate Connection problem.Check the mains cord, the plug and
is cold.the wall socket.
Temeprature control set at MIN.Set the iron to the appropriate
temperature (see setting the
temperature).
No steamNot enough water in the water tank. Fill the water tank (see Filling the
water tank).
The steam control has been set toSet to steam position between 1-4
position O.(see Steam ironing).
The iron is not hot enough and/orSet the temperature control to the
Drip Stop is activated.steam area (2 to MAX). Put the
iron on its heel and wait until the
amber pilot light has gone out before
you start ironing.
No Shot of Steam or No Vertical Shot The (Vertical) Shot of Steam function Put the iron in horizontal position and
of Steam (GC3135, GC3130, GC3126, has been used too often within a very wait for a while before using the
GC3125, GC3120, GC3117, GC3116short period.(Vertical) Shot of Steam function
GC3115, GC3111, GC3110 only)again.
The iron is not hot enough.Set the temperature control to the
steam area (2 to MAX). Put the
iron on its heel and wait until the
amber pilot light has gone out before
you start ironing.
Water droplets on fabricThe filling cap is not closed properly.Press to close the filling cap tightly
until you hear a click.
The iron is not hot enough.Set the iron to the appropriate
temperature (see Steam ironing).
Types GC3117, GC3116, GC3111,
GC3110, GC3106 do not use steam
when using temperature lower than
2 dots (2).
Water drips from the soleplate afterThe iron is put in horizontal positionEmpty the water tank before you
the iron has been stored or cooledwith water still left in the water tank.store the iron. Set the steam control
down.to position O and store the iron
upright on its heel.
Flakes and impurities coming out from Hard water form flakes inside theApply Calc-Clean a few times (see
soleplate during ironing.soleplate.Calc-Clean).
Red pilot light blinks (type GC3135Auto-shut-off is activated. See "Auto- Shake the iron slightly to deactivate
only).shut-off" section.the Auto-shut-off, the lamp will stop
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