Philips ClearTouch Essence GC535, User Manual

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Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance
produces no steam
or irregular steam.
The steamer has not
heated up sufficiently.
Steam has condensed in
the hose.
The water level is below
the MIN level indication
or the tank is not
inserted properly.
Too much scale has built
up in the appliance.
Let the appliance heat up for
approximately 45 seconds. Use
for faster heat up (GC537 only).
Lift the steamer head to straighten
the hose vertically. This allows any
condensation to flow back.
Refill the water tank and insert it
properly until you hear a “click”
sound.
Perform easy rinse process. Refer
to section.
Water droplets drip
from the steamer
head or the appliance
produces a croaking
sound.
You have left the
steamer head and/or
the steam supply hose in
horizontal position for a
long time.
When the hose forms a
U-shape, condensation
in the hose cannot flow
back into the water tank.
Lift the steamer head to straighten
the hose vertically. This allows any
condensation to flow back.
Lift the steamer head to straighten
the hose vertically. This allows any
condensation to flow back.
An excessive amount
of water drips out
of the steamer head
when the appliance is
heating up.
The water in the
appliance is dirty or
has been left inside the
appliance for a long time.
Perform easy rinse process. Refer
to section.
Water leaks out from
the steamer base.
You have not closed the
water tank cap or easy
rinse knob securely.
The water tank is not
inserted properly.
Close the water tank cap and easy
rinse knob securely.
Insert the tank properly until you
hear a “click” sound.
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