Philips 8500 Series User Manual page 17

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asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
Problem
The appliance produces no
steam.
Water leaks out from the
steamer base.
Steam lock cannot be
activated.
Steam does not stop
automatically after placing
the steamer head onto the
holder.
The board cover becomes
wet or there are water
droplets on the garment
during steaming.
Board is shaky during use.
Possible cause
The steamer has not heated
up sufficiently (power button
flashes).
Auto shut-off has been activated
when the appliance has not
been used for more than
10 minutes (power button
flashes).
Steam trigger has not been
pressed to emit steam.
Low water level in the tank or
the tank is not inserted properly.
Steam lock has been activated
for 8 minutes.
The water tank is not inserted
properly.
Water tank has been overfilled.
Fail to enter steam lock function.
Steam lock function is activated.
Steam has condensed on
the board cover after a long
steaming session.
The pole is not secured to the
base of the product.
The board is not secured onto
the pole.
Solution
Let the appliance heat up for 90 seconds.
When the appliance is ready for use, the
light turns steady.
Press the power button and wait for
90 seconds for the appliance to heat up
again.
Press the steam trigger to activate steam.
Refill the water tank and insert it
properly.
Steam lock feature comes with
automatic release function. Double
tap on the steam trigger again for
continuous steam ( refer to
Insert the tank properly.
Fill water up to its MAX marking.
Double tap to activate the steam lock
function ( refer to ).
Press once to deactivate steam lock
( refer to ).
Leave it to dry before storage. Replace
the board cover if it has worn out.
Purchase a new board cover from a
Philips Authorized Service Center.
Make sure the last lever at the bottom
is locked.
Insert the two board clips fully until you
hear a "click" sound.
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