Troubleshooting - Philips GC2652 Quick Manual

- The Calc-Clean function removes scale particles
from the iron.
Calc-Clean function
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If
the water in your area is very hard (i.e. when flakes come
out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean
function more frequently.
1
Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2
Set the steam control to position
3
Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the
water tank.
4
Set the temperature dial to MAX (Fig. 11).
5
Put the mains plug in the wall socket.
6
Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes
out.
7
Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam
control to the Calc-Clean position (
control springs up slightly.
8
Pull the steam control upwards and remove
it (Fig. 12).
9
Hold the iron over the sink and move it to and
fro (Fig. 13).
Steam and boiling water come out of the soleplate.
,
Impurities and flakes (if any) are flushed out.
10
Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the steam
control needle (Fig. 14).
Do not bend or damage the steam control needle.
11
Put the steam control back into the iron. Insert
the point of the needle exactly in the centre of the
hole and fit the small projection on the side of the
needle into the slot. Press down the steam control
while you turn it to position O (Fig. 15).
12
Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still
contains a lot of impurities.
After the Calc-Clean process
1
Put the plug back into the wall socket and let the
iron heat up to let the soleplate dry.
2
Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes
out.
3
Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to
remove any water stains that may have formed on
the soleplate.
Storage
1
Set the steam control to position
plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
down.
2
Wind the mains cord round the cord storage
facility (Fig. 16).
3
Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an official collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 17).
Guarantee & service
If you need service or information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.
com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre
in your country (you find its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer
Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips
dealer.
4239.000.6146.3

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems
you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable
to solve the problem with the information below, contact
the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Problem
The iron is plugged in, but the
soleplate is cold.
.
O
The iron does not produce any
steam.
). The steam
1
The shot-of- steam function
does not work (all types except
GC2510).
Flakes and impurities come out of
the soleplate during ironing.
The light on the handle flashes
(GC2560 only).
There are water droplets on the
fabric.
There are water droplets on the
fabric (GC2640/C2620/GC2530/
GC2528/GC2520/GC2510 only).
Water drips from the soleplate
after the iron has cooled down
or has been stored (GC2640/
C2620/GC2530/GC2528/
GC2520/GC2510 only).
, remove the
O
Cause
There is a connection problem.
The temperature dial is set to MIN.
There is not enough water in the water
tank.
The steam control is set to position
The soleplate is not hot enough
and/or the drip-stop function has been
activated (GC2652/GC2650/GC2560/
GC2522 only).
You have used the shot-of-steam
function too often within a very short
period.
The iron is not hot enough.
Hard water forms flakes inside the
soleplate.
The automatic shut-off function has
been activated (see chapter 'Features',
section 'Automatic shut-off ').
You have not closed the cap of the filling
opening properly.
The set temperature is too low for
steam ironing.
You have put the iron in horizontal
position while there was still water in
the water tank.
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', section 'Filling the
water tank').
.
O ç
Set the steam position to
(see chapter 'Using the appliance',
section 'Steam ironing').
Set an ironing temperature that is
suitable for steam ironing (
2
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
wait until the temperature light goes
out before you start ironing.
Continue ironing in horizontal
position and wait a while before you
use the shot-of-steam function again.
Set an ironing temperature that is
suitable for steam ironing (
2
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
wait until the temperature light goes
out before you start ironing.
Use the Calc-Clean function one or
more times (see chapter 'Cleaning
and maintenance', section 'Calc-
Clean function').
Pick the iron up or move it slightly
to deactivate the automatic shut-off
function. The automatic shut-off light
goes out.
Press the cap until you hear a click.
Set an ironing temperature that is
suitable for steam ironing (
2
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
wait until the temperature light goes
out before you start ironing.
Empty the water tank and set the
steam control to position
O
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