My Philips Steam Generator makes a pumping sound and/or a metallic rattling sound

Water is pumped into the boiler inside your Philips Steam Generator, and this process may produce noise. This is normal and will be more frequent when using Speed and Auto mode.

The information on this page applies to the following models: GC9650/80 , GC9630/20 , GC9642/60 .

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My Philips Steam Generator makes a pumping sound and/or a metallic rattling sound

If the pumping sound is constant

If the pumping sound is constant

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