Published by Philips Consumer Lifestyle
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For internal use only
Document No. : CSW-07-081-18056
GC8702
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GC8755 / HI8700 / RI8735
Repair Instructions
5.4. Troubleshooting Tips
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Iron LED does not light up as specified, fault could be on:
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Iron LED or hose cord wiring
à
disconnect connector 9010 from Power PCBA and measure
across 9010 female side blue wire and iron Neutral to check diode characteristics (continuity
test using multimeter)
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Power PCBA
à
Verify by using a new PCBA
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Other LEDs do not light up as specified, fault on
PCBA.
TS Tip #1
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Zero-crossing detection circuit error, fault should be on
PCBA.
TS Tip #2
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Iron temperature sensing circuit error, fault could be on:
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Thermistor
à
Check the resistance, should be around 200+ k
Ω
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Power PCBA
à
Verify by using a new PCBA
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Connection
à
Check Hose Cord wire continuity
TS Tip #3
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Iron heater power does not show in the power meter; fault could be due to:
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Iron is too hot
à
cool down and try again
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Iron Fuse or Heating element Open Circuit
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check by measuring resistance between Iron Live
and Iron Neutral signal
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PCBA
à
Verify by using a new PCBA
TS Tip #4
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No buzzer sound, fault could be on:
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Power PCBA
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Verify by using a new PCBA
TS Tip #5
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Motion sensor not functioning correctly
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Check Iron PCBA assembly, fault on PCBA
TS Tip #6
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No steam when steam trigger is pressed:
o
If iron LED still keeps blinking, trigger press is not detected, fault could be on:
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Trigger mechanism or hose cord connection
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Check steam trigger related parts and
PCBA circuit
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Power PCBA
à
Verify by using a new PCBA
o
If trigger is working properly check pump and related parts in PCBA circuit.
TS Tip #7
