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Problem
The steam
generator does not
produce any steam.
The steam
generator has
switched off. The
light in the on/off
button flashes.
The steam
generator produces
a pumping sound.
Type number
Steam boost button
Steam trigger
'Iron ready' light
DE-CALC reset button
EASY DE-CALC knob
ECO setting
'Water tank empty' light
Carry lock
Auto-off mode
Auto-off light
Possible cause
There is not enough water in
the water tank (the 'water tank
empty' light flashes).
The steam generator is not hot
enough to produce steam.
You did not press the steam
trigger.
The water tank is not placed
properly in the steam generator.
The appliance is not switched on. Insert the plug in the wall socket and press
The auto-off function is activated
automatically when the steam
generator has not been used for
more than 10 minutes.
Water is pumped into the boiler
inside the steam generator. This
is normal.
Additional information
Type number overview
GC9540
Solution
Fill the water tank (see chapter 'Using your
steam generator', section 'Filling the water
tank').
Wait until the 'iron ready' light on the iron
lights up continuously.
Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed
while you iron.
Slide the water tank firmly back into the
steam generator ('click').
the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
Press the power on/off button to switch on
the steam generator again.
If the pumping sound continues nonstop,
switch off the steam generator and remove
the plug from the wall socket. Contact an
authorised Philips service centre.
GC9520