Philips GC3321 User Manual
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Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The iron is not hot
enough and/or the drip-
stop function has been
activated (specific types
only).
Set an ironing temperature that is suitable for
steam ironing ( 2 to MAX). Put the iron on its
heel and wait until the amber temperature light
goes out before you start ironing.
Water droplets
drip onto the
fabric during
ironing.
The temperature dial has
been set to a
temperature that is too
low for steam ironing.
Set an ironing temperature that is suitable for
steam ironing (temperature settings 2 to
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until the
amber temperature light goes out.
You have put an additive
in the water tank.
Rinse the water tank and do not put any additive
in the water tank.
You have not closed
the cap of the filling
opening properly.
Press the cap until you hear a click.
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 temperature
light flashes red
(specific types
only).
The automatic shut-off
function has switched off
the iron (see chapter
‘Features’).
Move the iron slightly to deactivate the
automatic shut-off function. The red auto-off
indication of the temperature light goes out.
Water drips from
the soleplate after
the iron has
cooled down or
has been stored
(specific types
only)
You have put the iron in
horizontal position while
there was still water in
the water tank.
Always set the steam control to position 0 and
empty the water tank after use. Store the iron
on its heel.
The iron does
not produce a
steam boost.
You used the steam boost
function too often within
a short period.
Continue ironing in horizontal position and wait
a while before you use the steam boost function
again..
The iron is not hot
enough.
Set an ironing temperature at which the steam
boost function can be used (temperature
settings 2 to MAX). Put the iron on its heel
and wait until the amber temperature light goes
out before you use the steam boost function.
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