Philips GC3580 series, User Manual

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Problem Possible cause Solution
EN
The iron is
plugged in, but the
soleplate is cold.
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 ).
The steam control is
set to position .
Set the steam slider to
position or . (see ).
The iron is not hot
enough.
Set an ironing temperature
that is suitable for steam
ironing (
2
to
MAX
). Put
the iron on its heel and wait
until the temperature light
has gone off before you start
ironing.
The iron does not
produce a
steam boost.
You have used the
steam boost function
too often within a
very short period.
Continue ironing in horizontal
position and wait a while
before you use the steam
boost function again.
The iron is not hot
enough.
Set an ironing temperature
at which the steam boost
function can be used (
3
to
MAX
). Put the iron on its heel
and wait until the temperature
light has gone off before you
use the steam boost function.
There is not enough
water in the water
tank.
Fill the water tank (see ).
Water droplets drip
onto the fabric
during ironing.
You have not closed
the cap of the filling
opening properly.
Press the cap until you hear
a click.
You have put an
additive in the water
tank.
Rinse the water tank and do
not put any additive in the
water tank.
The set temperature
is too low for steam
ironing.
Set a temperature of
2
or
higher.
You have used
the steam boost
function at a
temperature setting
below
3
.
Set the temperature dial to a
setting between
3
and
MAX
.
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