Philips 2500 series Dampfbügeleisen - Manual (Page 3)

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