Philips Steam generator iron GC6602 GC6602/20 Benutzerhandbuch

 - To save energy, the steam generator switches off automatically when it has not been used for  

10 minutes. The ‘iron ready’ light flashes.

 - To reactivate the steam generator, set the on/off switch to ‘off’ position and then to ‘on’ position.

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.philips.com/support 

for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. 

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

The iron does not 

produce any 

steam.

There is not enough water in 

the water tank.

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 the 

steam trigger.

Press and hold the steam trigger until steam 

comes out.

You have set the temperature 

dial to 1.

Turn the temperature dial to 2 or higher.

The Calc-Clean 

light flashes and 

the appliance 

beeps.

This is the Calc-Clean 

reminder.

Perform the Calc-Clean process within  

1 hour after the Calc-Clean reminder  

is given.

The Calc-Clean 

light flashes and/or 

the appliance 

beeps.

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’).

The Calc-Clean 

light flashes and 

the appliance 

beeps every time I 

press the steam 

trigger. No steam 

comes out of the 

soleplate.

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’).

The appliance has 

switched off.

The safety auto-off function 

was activated. This happens 

automatically when the steam 

generator has not been used 

for more than 10 minutes.

Set the on/off switch to ‘off’ position and 

then to ‘on’ position.

The appliance 

produces a loud 

pumping sound.

The water tank is empty.

Fill the water tank with water and press the 

steam trigger until the pumping sound 

becomes softer and steam comes out of 

the soleplate.

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