Philips GC300 - Troubleshooting Common Issues; Water Leaks and Stains

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Problem Possible cause Solution
Water
droplets
drip from
the steamer
head.
The steamer has
not heated up
suciently.
Let the steamer heat
up for 45 seconds
(steam-ready lights
up). The steamer is
ready to be used when
the light goes o.
The steamer
produces
a pumping
sound/
the handle
vibrates.
Water is pumped
to the steamer
head to be
converted into
steam.
This is normal.
Water inside the
tank has all been
used up.
Rell the water tank.
Water leaks
around the
steam trigger
and gripping
area.
Water tank
lling door is not
closed properly
Ensure that lling door
is closed properly.
Steam leaves
stains on the
garment or
impurities
come out of
the steamer
head
Apart from
tap water, you
have lled
other liquids /
additives or
descaling agents
into the water
tank.
Use only tap,
demineralized or
ltered water when
lling up the water
tank.