Troubleshooting guide
SituationLikely causeWhat to do
After you have switched theThis is a normal phenomenon.Nothing.After a short while this
appliance on for the first time,Some parts of the iron have beenphenomenon will cease.
some smoke comes out of thegreased lightly in the factory.
appliance.
Droplets of water escape from theThe temperature control (I) hasSelect the required ironing
soleplate.been set to a temperature that istemperature as indicated in these
too low for steam-ironing.instructions and the table.
The steam tank has been placed onPut the steam tank on a stable and
an unstable and/or uneven surface.even surface.
When you start steam-ironing theThis is a normal phenomenon.Hold
hose is cold.Steam condenses inthe iron over an old cloth and press
the hose,causing droplets of waterthe steam activator button (H).The
to escape from the soleplate.cloth will absorb the drops.After a
few seconds the steam production
will have normalised.
The appliance does not produceThe pilot light * �water tankFill the water tank and put it on a
steam.emptyO is on (Types GC6016/6014stable,even surface.
only).
The steam tank has not beenSet the on/off switch (D) to �onO.
switched on.
Pilot light �steam tank heating upO isWait until the pilot light has gone
still on (Types GC6016/6014 only).out.
You do not see steam coming outSuperheated (i.e.high-quality) steamTo check if the iron is really
of the soleplate.is hardly visible,especially when theproducing steam,hold a (cold)
temperature control has been setmirror in front of the soleplate
to maximum position,and even lessvents.
so when the ambient temperature
is relatively high.
The soleplate is dirty.Impurities or chemicals present inClean the soleplate with a damp
the water have deposited on thecloth and,if necessary,with some
soleplate.washing-up liquid.
You have been ironing at too highClean the soleplate with a damp
temperatures.cloth and,if necessary,with some
washing-up liquid. Select the
recommended ironing temperature.
NB: If these actions do not help you solve the problem,contact your nearest Philips dealer.
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