Cleaning The Soleplate; Possible Cause - Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6804/26 Bedienungsanleitung

8 As the Calc-Clean container becomes hot during the Calc-Clean process, wait about 5 minutes before you
touch it. Then carry the Calc-Clean container to the sink, empty it and store it for future use (Fig. 20).
9 If necessary, you can repeat steps 1 to 8. Make sure that you empty the Calc-Clean container before you
start the Calc-Clean process.
Note: During the Calc-Clean process, clean water may come out of the soleplate if no scale has
accumulated inside the iron. This is normal.
For more information on how to carry out the Calc-Clean process, refer to the videos in this link: http://
www.philips.com/descaling-iron.

Cleaning the soleplate

To properly maintain your appliance, clean it regularly.
1 Clean the appliance with a moist cloth.
2 To easily and effectively remove stains, let the soleplate heat up and move the iron over a moist cloth
(Fig. 21).
Tip: Clean the soleplate regularly to ensure smooth gliding.
Storage
1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2 Pour the water out of the water tank into the sink (Fig. 22).
3 Fold the mains cord and water supply hose together. Push them into the storage compartment (Fig. 23).
4 For GC6819, GC6820 and GC6830 series only: push the carry lock to lock the iron onto the iron platform
(Fig. 24). You can carry the appliance by the handle of the iron when it is locked onto the iron platform
(Fig. 25).
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are
unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of
frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
Problem
The iron does not produce
any steam.
The light of the CALC
CLEAN button flashes and
the appliance beeps.

Possible cause

There is not enough water in
the water tank.
You did not press the steam
trigger.
The steam function has
been disabled until you have
performed the Calc-Clean
process.
At the start of your ironing
session, the steam trigger has
not been pressed long enough.
This is the Calc-Clean reminder.
Solution
Fill the water tank beyond the MIN
indication. Press and hold the steam trigger
until steam comes out. It may take up to 30
seconds until steam comes out.
Press and hold the steam trigger until
steam comes out.
Perform the Calc-Clean process to restore
the steam function. (see chapter ' Cleaning
and maintenance')
Press and hold the steam trigger until
steam comes out. It may take up to 30
seconds until steam comes out.
Perform the Calc-Clean after the Calc-Clean
reminder is given (see chapter 'Cleaning
and maintenance').
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