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Solution(s)
Check if the plug is connected
to the wall socket properly.
Set the temperature control dial
to the required temperature.
Fill the water tank (see 'Filling
the water tank').
Set the steam control dial to
position
q
or
w
(see 'Steam
ironing').
Set the temperature control dial
to a temperature suitable for
steam ironing (
2
to MAX).
Put the iron on its heel and wait
until the pilot light has gone out
before you start ironing.
Press and hold the steam control
dial for maximal 5 seconds.
Wait at least 1 minute before
using the Extra Steam function
again.
Set the temperature control dial
to a temperature between
3
and MAX. Put the iron on its
heel and wait until the pilot light
has gone out.
Fill the water tank (see 'Filling
the water tank').
Set the temperature control dial
to a temperature between
3
and MAX. Put the iron on its
heel and wait until the pilot light
has gone out.
Wait at least 1 minute before
using the Extra Steam function
again (see 'Extra Steam').
Fill the water tank (see 'Filling
the water tank').
Use the Calc-Clean function a
few times (see 'Calc-Clean').
Set the temperature control dial
to a temperature suitable for
steam ironing (
2
to MAX).
Put the iron on its heel and wait
until the pilot light has gone out
before you start ironing.
Empty the water tank and set
the steam control to position
O
before storing the iron (see
'Storage'). Place the iron on its
heel.
Possible cause(s)
There is a connection
problem.
The temperature
control dial has been set
to MIN.
There is not enough
water in the water tank.
The steam control dial
has been set to position
O
.
The iron is not hot
enough.
The steam control dial
has not been pressed
long enough.
The Extra Steam
function has been used
too often in a short
period.
The iron is not hot
enough.
There is not enough
water in the water tank.
The iron is not hot
enough.
The Extra Steam
function has been used
too often in a short
period.
There is not enough
water in the water tank.
You have been using
hard water, which has
caused scale flakes to
develop inside the
soleplate.
The set temperature is
too low.
The iron has been put
in horizontal position
while there is still water
in the water tank.
Problem
The iron is plugged in
but the soleplate is
cold.
The iron does not
produce any steam.
The Extra Steam
function does not
work (types GC1121
and GC1120)
Water leaks from the
soleplate when I use
the Extra Steam
function (types
GC1121, GC1120)
The spray function
does not work (types
GC1121, GC1120,
GC1115, GC1015)
Flakes and impurities
come out of the
soleplate during
ironing.
Water leaks from the
soleplate during
ironing.
Water leaks from the
soleplate while the
iron is cooling down
or after it has been
stored.
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Press the steam control dial back to its original position and set it to position
O after having used the Calc-Clean function.
9
Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities.
10
To clean the steam control needle, pull the steam control out of the appliance
(fig. 11). Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle (fig. 12).
Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.
1
Reinsert the steam control needle by placing the point of the needle exactly in
the centre of the hole and by fitting the small projection on the side of the
needle into the slot (fig. 13).
2
Set the steam control to position O.
After the Calc-Clean process
1
Connect the iron to the mains to let the soleplate dry.
2
Unplug the iron when the pilot light has gone out.
3
Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains
that may have formed on the soleplate.
4
Let the iron cool down before you store it.
Cleaning after ironing
1
Make sure the plug has been removed from the wall socket and the iron has
cooled down.
2
Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a
non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid contact with metal objects.
3
Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth.
4
Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after
cleaning.
Storage
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1
Make sure the plug has been removed from the wall socket and the iron has
cooled down. Set the steam control to position O.
2
Empty the water tank (fig 14).
3
Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility.
4
Store the iron standing on his heel in a safe and dry place (fig. 15).
Information & service
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If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site at
www.philips.com
or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country
(you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no
Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact
the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
Troubleshooting
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This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with
your iron. Please read the different sections for more details. If you are unable to
solve the problem, please contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country.
You can find its telephone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet.
4239 000 53543
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