After the Calc-Clean processProblemCauseSolution
1 Connect the iron to the mains to let the soleplate Water leaks The iron is not Set the temperature
dry.from the hot enough.dial to a temperature
2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has soleplate suitable for steam
gone out.during ironing ( 2 to
ironing.MAX). Put the iron
3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to on its heel and wait
remove any water stains that may have formed on until the temperature
the soleplate. light has gone out
4 Let the iron cool down before you store it. before you start
ironing.
Cleaning the steam control needle
The spray There is not Fill the water
1 Pull the steam control out of the function enough water in tank (see chapter
appliance. (Fig. 13)does not the water tank.Preparing for use).
work
2 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the (specic
needle (Fig. 14).types only)
Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.Flakes and You have been Use the Calc-Clean
3 Reinsert the steam control by placing the point of impurities using hard function one or
the needle exactly in the centre of the hole and come out water, which more times (see
by tting the small projection on the side of the of the has caused chapter Cleaning and
needle into the slot (Fig. 15).soleplate scale akes to maintenance).
during develop inside
4 Set the steam control to position O.ironing.the soleplate.
StorageThe The automatic Pick the iron up
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged and set the automatic shut-off or move it slightly
steam control to position O.shut-off light function has to deactivate the
is blinking been activated automatic shut-
2 Empty the water tank (Fig. 16).(GC1830 (see chapter off function. The
3 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage only).Features).automatic shut-off
facility.light goes out.
4 Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry Water leaks The iron has Empty the water tank
place (Fig. 17).from the been put in and set the steam
soleplate horizontal control to position
Environmentwhile the position while O before storing the
, Do not throw the appliance away with the normal iron is there is still iron (see chapter
household waste at the end of its life, but hand cooling water in the Storage). Store the
it in at an ofcial collection point fdoor rwn ecycling.or water tank.iron on its heel.
By doing this you will help to preserve the after it has
environment (Fig. 18).been stored.
The steam The (vertical) Put the iron in
Guarantee & service
boost steam boost horizontal position
If you need information or if you have a probfunctionlem, please function has and wait for a while
visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact
or vertical been used too before using the
the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you steam boost often within (vertical) steam
will nd its phone number in the worldwide guarantee
function a very short boost function again.
leaet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in ydoes not our period.
country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the work
Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and (specic
Personal Care BV.types only).
TroubleshootingThe iron is not Set the temperature
This chapter summarises the most common problems hot enough.dial to a temperature
you could encounter with your iron. If you are unable to suitable for steam
solve the problem, contact the Customer Care Centre in ironing ( 3 to
your country. MAX). Put the iron
on its heel and wait
ProblemCauseSolutionuntil the temperature
light has gone out
The iron There is a Check the mains before you start
is plugged connection cord, the plug and ironing.
in but the problem.the wall socket.
soleplate is
cold.
The Set the temperature
temperature dial to the required
dial has been temperature.
set to MIN.
The iron There is not Fill the water
does not enough water in tank (see chapter
produce the water tank.Preparing for use).
any steam.
The steam Set the steam control
control has to position l or ;
been set to (see chapter Using
position O.the appliance).
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