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Storage
1 Set the steam control to position 0, remove the
plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
down.
2 Clean the appliance and wipe scale and any other
deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a
non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with
metal objects.
Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals.
3 Regularly rinse the water tank with water and
empty it after cleaning (Fig. 14).
4 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage
facility (Fig. 15).
5 Always 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. 16).
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please
visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact
the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country
(you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee
leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your
country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the
Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and
Personal Care BV.
Frequently asked questions
This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked
about the appliance. If you cannot find the answer to
your question, contact the Customer Care Centre in your
country.
General:
Question Answer
Why does the There may be a connection
soleplate stay problem. Check the mains cord, the
cold although I plug and the wall socket.
have plugged in
the iron?
The temperature dial may be set
to MIN. Set the temperature dial to
the required position.
Why do water The cap of the filling opening may
droplets drip not be closed properly. Press the
onto the fabric? cap until you hear a click.
You may have poured an
additive into the water tank. Rinse
the water tank and do not put any
additive in the water tank.
The iron may not be hot enough
for steam ironing. Set the
temperature dial to a temperature
suitable for steam ironing (
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
wait until the amber temperature
light goes out.
Why do flakes Hard water forms flakes inside
and impurities the soleplate. Use the Calc-
come out of the Clean function one or more
soleplate during times (see chapter 'Cleaning and
ironing? maintenance').
Why does the The safety shut-off function may
red light flash have switched off the iron (see
(GC3360 only)? chapter 'Features'). Move the iron
slightly to deactivate the safety
shut-off function. The red light goes
out.
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Question Answer
Why does water You may have put the iron in
drip from the horizontal position with water
soleplate after still left in the water tank. Empty
the iron has the water tank and set the steam
cooled down or control to position 0 after use.
has been stored Store the iron on its heel.
(GC3321/
GC3320 only)?
Steam ironing:
Question Answer
Why There may not be enough water in
doesn't any the water tank. Fill the water tank
steam come out (see chapter 'Preparing for use').
of the iron?
The steam control may be set to
position 0. Set the steam control
to a position between 1 and 4 (see
chapter 'Using the appliance').
The iron may not be hot enough
and/or the drip-stop function has
been activated. Select an ironing
temperature that is suitable for
steam ironing (
the iron on its heel and wait until
the amber temperature light goes
out before you start to iron.
Why doesn't You may have used the steam
the horizontal boost function too often within
or vertical a short period. Continue ironing in
steam boost horizontal position and wait a while
function work? before you use the horizontal or
vertical steam boost function again.
The iron may not be hot enough.
Select an ironing temperature that
is suitable for steam ironing (
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
wait until the amber temperature
light goes out before you start to
iron.
to
2
to MAX). Put
2
to
2
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