Philips GC1905 - Manual (Page 16)

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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