PHILIPS GC1610/02 Instruction Manual

TroubleshootingProblemPossible cause(s)Solution(s)
This chapter summarises the most common problems you couldThe iron is plugged in butThere is a connectionCheck the mains cord, the
the soleplate is cold.problem.plug and the wall socket.encounter with your iron. Please read the different sections for more
details. If you are unable to solve the problem, contact the CustomerThe temperature dial has Set the temperature dial
Care Centre in your country.been set to MIN.to the required
temperature.
The iron does not produce There is not enoughFill the water tank (see
any steam.water in the water tank.chapter 'Preparing for
use').
The steam control hasSet the steam control to
been set to position O.position q or w (see
chapter 'Using the
appliance').
The safety shut-offMove the iron slightly to
function has switched the deactivate the safety shut-
iron off.off function. The iron will
start heating up again.
The iron is not hotSet the temperature dial
enough.to a temperature suitable
for steam ironing (2 to
MAX). Put the iron on its
heel and wait until the
temperature light has
gone out before you start
ironing.
The extra-steam functionThe steam control has not Press and hold the steam
does not workbeen pressed longcontrol for a maximum of
(GC1630/GC1621/GC162 enough.5 seconds.
0).
The extra-steam function Wait at least 1 minute
has been used too oftenbefore using the extra-
in a short period.steam function again.
The iron is not hotSet the temperature
enough.control dial to a
temperature between
3 and MAX. Put the
iron on its heel and wait
until the temperature light
has gone out.
There is not enoughFill the water tank (see
water in the water tank.chapter 'Preparing for
use').
Water leaks from theThe iron is not hotSet the temperature dial
soleplate when the extra-enough.to a temperature between
steam function3 and MAX. Put the
(GC1630/GC1621/GC162iron on its heel and wait
0) is being used.until the temperature light
has gone out.
The extra-steam function Wait at least 1 minute
has been used too oftenbefore using the extra-
in a short period.steam function again (see
chapter 'Features').
The spray function doesThere is not enoughFill the water tank (see
not work.water in the water tank.chapter 'Preparing for
use').
Flakes and impurities come You have been using hard Use the Calc-Clean
out of the soleplate during water, which has causedfunction one or more
ironing.scale flakes to developtimes (see chapter
inside the soleplate.'Cleaning and
maintenance').
Water leaks from theThe iron is not hotSet the temperature dial
soleplate during ironing.enough.to a temperature suitable
for steam ironing (2 to
MAX). Put the iron on its
heel and wait until the
temperature light has
gone out before you start
ironing.
Water leaks from theThe iron has been put inEmpty the water tank and
soleplate while the iron ishorizontal position whileset the steam control to
cooling down or after itthere is still water in theposition O before storing
has been stored.water tank.the iron (see chapter
'Storage'). Place the iron
on its heel.

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