Philips GC576, 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. Let the appliance
heat up for
approximately
45 seconds.
Steam has condensed
in the hose. Lift the steamer
head to straighten
the hose vertically.
This allows any
condensation to
flow back.
Low water level in the
tank or the tank is not
inserted properly. Refill the water
tank and insert it
properly.
Too much scale has
built up in the
appliance. Perform de-calc
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. Lift the steamer
head to straighten
the hose vertically.
This allows any
condensation to
flow back.
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.
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