Philips GC 8220 repair manual - Philips GC 8220 Iron

You should hear the boiler heat up the water. When you pull/push the trigger, a pump should be activated and steam should be released. If the pump is not working, it could be a defective capacitor acording to this article:
https://lieven.kks36.be/2016/06/11/philips-perfectcare-aqua-does-not-pump-solved

A spare capacitor should cost you no more than a few dollars, just find somebody with electronics/soldering repair skills.

Because its a temperature controlled iron, I would say that it only gets to the temperature to create steam and no hotter.

Hey did you ever get an answer to your question?

I have the same problem

If the iron doesn't heat, make sure power is on to the outlet,,test the outlet with desk lamp for to see if working. check the electrical cord, and check the thermostat + fuse inside replace if necessary.
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Then replace it because they are not repaired.

Hi, Brown water and whitescale are often the result of the water you use in the iron... If you have scale, white vinegar will clean that... For brown water, empty the iron, rinse out the insides with bottled water, and then use the bottled water instead...

Also check out this tip...

Cleaninga Steam Iron White Scale and Brown Water

heatman101

Perhaps you simply have too many power consuming items on that one circuit.

Hi,

Here is a tip that will help you with cleaning the sole plate of your iron...

Cleaning a Steam Iron Soleplate

heatman101


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Hi,
Here is a tip that will help you with that problem...

My Steam Iron is Leaking Water
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5301301-steam_iron_leaking_water

heatman101

Try vinegar. Unplug from power, fill and let soak for a couple hours. Then rinse and see.