Philips GC 7703/20 FastCare Manual Do Utilizador

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

15 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 steam function has been 

disabled until you have 

performed the Calc-Clean 

process.

Perform the Calc-Clean process to 

restore the steam function (see chapter 

‘IMPORTANT - Cleaning and 

maintenance’).

You have not placed the water 

tank in the appliance properly.

Slide the water tank into the appliance 

until it locks into place (‘click’).

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’).

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