Solution
Check the mains cord, the plug and
the wall socket.
Set the temperature dial to the
required position.
Fill the water tank (see chapter
'Preparing for use').
Set the steam control to a position
between 1 and 6 (see chapter 'Using
the appliance').
Select 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 out before you start ironing.
Continue ironing in horizontal position
and wait a while before using the
shot-of-steam function or the vertical
shot-of steam function again.
Select 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 out before you start ironing.
Press the cap until you hear a click.
Rinse the water tank and do not put
any additive in the water tank.
Use the Calc-Clean function once or a
few times (see chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance').
Move the iron slightly to deactivate
the safety shut-off function.The light
goes out.
Possible cause
There is a connection problem.
The temperature dial has been set to
MIN.
There is not enough water in the
water tank.
The steam control has been set to
position 0.
The iron is not hot enough and/or the
drip-stop function has been activated.
The (vertical) shot-of-steam function
has been used too often within a very
short period.
The iron is not hot enough.
The cap of the filling opening has not
been closed properly.
An additive has been poured into the
water tank.
Hard water forms flakes inside the
soleplate.
The safety shut-off function has
switched the iron off (see chapter
'Features').
Problem
The iron is plugged in but the
soleplate is cold.
No steam.
No shot of steam or no vertical shot
of steam.
Water droplets drip onto the fabric.
Flakes and impurities come out of the
soleplate during ironing.
The temperature light blinks (Types
GC4043,40,38,35,33,30 only).
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips
website 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
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, contact the Customer
Care Centre in your country.
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