Philips GC 1930 User Manual

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

The light on 

the handle 

flashes 

(specific types 

only).

The automatic 

shut-off function 

has been activated 

(see chapter 

‘Features’, section 

‘Automatic shut-

off’).

Pick up the iron or move it 

slightly to deactivate the 

automatic shut-off function. The 

automatic shut-off light goes out.

Water 

droplets drip 

on the fabric 

during ironing.

You have not 

closed the cap of 

the filling opening 

properly.

Press the cap until you hear a 

click.

The set 

temperature is too 

low for steam 

ironing.

Set an ironing temperature that 

is suitable for steam ironing ( 
2

 to MAX). Put the iron on its 

heel and wait until the 

temperature light goes out 

before you start ironing.

You have put an 

additive in the 

water tank.

Rinse the water tank and do not 

put any additive in the water 

tank.

Specific types only: 

you have used the 

steam boost 

function at a setting 

below 3.  

Set the temperature dial to a 

setting between  3 and 

MAX.

Specific types only: 

you have used the 

steam boost 

function too often 

within a short 

period.

Put the iron on its heel or 

continue ironing in horizontal 

position and wait a while before 

you use the steam boost 

function again.

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