Frequently Asked Questions - Philips GC4440 Bedienungsanleitung

Frequently asked questions

If the appliance does not work or does not work properly, first check
the list below. If the problem is not mentioned in this list, the appliance
probably has a defect. In that case we advise you to take the appliance
to your dealer or to an authorised Philips service centre.
Question
Why does the iron stay cold,
although I have plugged it in?
Why doesn't the iron
produce any steam?
Why doesn't the iron
produce a steam boost or a
vertical steam boost?
Why do water droplets drip
onto the fabric?
Answer
There may be a connection problem. Check the
mains cord, the plug and the wall socket.
The temperature dial may have been set to
MIN. Set the temperature dial to the required
position.
There may not be enough water in the water
tank. Fill the water tank (see chapter 'Preparing
for use').
The steam control may have been set to position
0. Set the steam control to a position between
1 and 6 (see chapter 'Using the appliance').
The iron may not be hot enough and/or the
drip-stop function may have been activated.
Select an ironing temperature that is suitable for
steam ironing (2 to MAX). Put the iron on its
heel and wait until the temperature light has
gone out before you start ironing.
The steam boost function may have been used
too often within a very short period. Continue
ironing in horizontal position and wait a while
before using the steam boost function again.
The iron may not be hot enough. Select an
ironing temperature that is suitable for steam
ironing (2 to MAX). Put the iron on its heel
and wait until the temperature light has gone
out before you start ironing.
The cap of the filling opening may not have
been closed properly. Press the cap until you
hear a click.
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