Philips GC4527, User Manual

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Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank. 

 3 

Plug in the iron and set the temperature dial to MAX. (Fig. 13-14)

  4 

Unplug the iron when the temperature light goes out. (Fig. 15-17)

 5 

  Hold the iron over the sink. Keep pushing the calc clean button and gently shake the iron forth and 

back until all water in the water tank has been used up 

(Fig.

 18

)

. 

Scales is flushed out, steam and boiling water also come out of the soleplate.

Note: Repeat steps 2 to 5 if the water that comes out of the iron still contains scale particles. 

 6 

 Plug in the iron and let the iron heat up to dry the soleplate. (Fig. 19)

 7 

 Unplug the iron when the temperature indicator light goes out. 

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 Move the iron gently over a piece of cloth to remove any water stains on the soleplate. 

Troubleshooting

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 (see the worldwide 

guarantee leaflet for contact details).

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

Water leaks from the 

water filling door.

You have overfilled the 

water tank.

Do not fill the water tank beyond the 

MAX

indication. Pour excess water out of the water tank.

Water drips from 

the soleplate after 

the iron has been 

unplugged or has 

been stored.

The steam slider is set to 

MAX

 or 

ECO

.

Set the steam slider to dry setting.

You have put the iron 

in horizontal position 

with water still left in the 

water tank.

Empty the water tank.

The steam boost 

function does not 

work properly (water 

leaks out of the 

soleplate).

You have used the steam 

boost function too often 

within a very short period.

Wait for a few seconds before you use the steam 

boost function again.

You have used  the steam 

boost function at too low 

a temperature.

Set an ironing temperature at which the steam 

boost function can be used (

●●● 

to 

MAX

).

Flakes and impurities 

come out of the 

soleplate during 

ironing.

Calc are formed inside the 

soleplate.

Use the calc clean function (see chapter ‘Cleaning 

and maintenance’, section ‘calc clean function’).

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