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Trouble shooting guide
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 theConnection problem.Check the mains cord, the plug and
soleplate is cold.the wall socket.
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 1-6
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 VerticalThe (Vertical) Shot of Steam function Put the iron in horizontal position and
Shot of Steam (Type GC4043,has been used too often within a very wait for a while before using the
GC4040, GC4038, GC4035, GC4033, short period.(Vertical) Shot of Steam function
GC4030, GC4028, GC4025, GC4023,again.
GC4020, GC4018, GC4015, GC4013,
GC4010)
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.
Water droplets on fabricThe filling cap is not closed properly.Press to close the filling cap tightly
until you hear a click.
Flakes and impurities coming outHard water form flakes inside theApply Calc-Clean a few times (see
from soleplate during ironing.soleplate.Calc-Clean).
Red pilot light blinks (Type GC4043,Auto-shut-off is activated. See "Auto- Shake the iron slightly to deactivate
GC4040, GC4038, GC4035, GC4033, shut-off" section.the Auto-shut-off, the lamp will stop
GC4030).blinking. |
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