User manual PHILIPS GC7057/20 PERFECTCARE VIVA

[. . . ] This helps to maintain a strong steam performance and avoids dirt and stains coming out of the soleplate over time. To ensure that the cleaning process is performed, the steam generator gives regular reminders. Besides that, a second defence step to protect the steam generator from scale is integrated: the steam function gets disabled if descaling is not done after 1 hour steam ironing once the reminder came up. After descaling is done, the steam function will be restored. [. . . ] 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, visit www. Com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. The iron does not There is not enough 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. You have not pressed Press and hold the steam trigger Until steam comes out. The steam function has been disabled until you have performed the CalcClean process. Perform the calc-clean process to restore the steam function (see chapter `IMPORTANT - Cleaning and maintenance'). The light of the Calc-Clean button flashes and/or the appliance beeps. Perform the Calc-Clean process within 1 hour after the Calc-Clean reminder is given (see chapter `IMPORTANT - Cleaning and maintenance'). The light of the Calc-Clean button flashes and the appliance beeps every time I press the steam trigger. You have not done or have not completed the Calc-Clean process. Perform the Calc-Clean process to enable the steam function again (see chapter `IMPORTANT - Cleaning and maintenance'). This happens automatically when the steam generator has not been used for more than 5 minutes. Set the on/off switch to `off' position and then to `on' position. The appliance produces a loud pumping sound. Fill the water tank with water and press the steam trigger until the pumping sound becomes softer and steam comes out of the soleplate. Water droplets come out of the soleplate. After the Calc-Clean process, remaining water may drip out of the soleplate. Wipe the soleplate dry with a piece of cloth. If the light in the Calc-Clean button still flashes and the appliance still beeps, perform the Calc-Clean process (see chapter `IMPORTANT - Cleaning and maintenance'). [. . . ] When the iron is tilted upwards, remaining water is collected and converted into strong steam. Release the steam trigger 2 to 3 seconds before you place the iron back on the iron platform or ironing board. You do not press the steam trigger continuously. Keep the steam trigger pressed continuously when you move the iron over the fabric. [. . . ]