Philips GC3500 series, User Manual

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Problem Possible cause Solution
The iron is
plugged in, but
the soleplate
stays cold.
There is a
connection
problem.
Check the mains cord, the plug
and the wall socket.
The temperature
dial is set to MIN.
Set the temperature dial to the
required position
The iron does
not produce
any steam.
There is not
enough water in
the water tank.
Fill the water tank (see chapter
‘Preparing for use’, section
‘Filling the water tank).
The steam
control is set to
position 0.
Set the steam control to a
position between 1 and 4 (see
chapter ‘Using the appliance’,
section ‘Steam ironing’).
The iron is not
hot enough and/
or the drip-stop
function has been
activated (specific
types only).
Set an ironing temperature that
is suitable for steam ironing
(
2
to MAX). Put the iron on
its heel and wait until the amber
temperature light goes out
before you start ironing.
Water
droplets drip
onto the fabric
during ironing.
The temperature
dial has been set
to a temperature
that is too low for
steam ironing.
Set an ironing temperature that is
suitable for steam ironing
(temperature settings
2
to
MAX). Put the iron on its heel
and wait until the amber
temperature light goes out.
You have put an
additive in the
water tank.
Rinse the water tank and do not
put any additive in the water tank.
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