Notice PHILIPS GC7430/02

« with power-on light 2 ’Water tank empty’ light 3 Steam setting selector 4 Steam lights p Mains cord Q Calc-Clean tablet holder r Cord storage hook s Calc-Clean rinsing cap important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger -Never immerse the iron or the steam tank in water. Warning -Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. -Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the supply hose or the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks. -If the mains cord or the supply hose is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly quali?ed persons in order to avoid a hazard. -Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. -This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. -Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. -Do not let the mains cord and supply hose come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. EnGlish 4239.000.7496.1.indd 623-10-09 10:01 -If steam escapes from under the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and tighten the Calc-Clean rinsing cap. If steam continues to escape when the appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and contact a service centre authorised by Philips. -Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the steam tank is hot. -Do not use any other cap on the steam tank than the Calc-Clean rinsing cap that has been supplied with the appliance, as this cap also functions as a safety valve. Caution -Check the mains cord and the supply hose regularly for possible damage. -Always place and use the iron and the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface. -The iron platform and the soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. If you want to move the steam tank, do not touch the platform. -When you have ?nished ironing, when you clean the appliance and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: put the iron on the iron platform, switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. -Rinse the steam tank regularly according to the instructions in the chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’. -This appliance is intended for household use only. Electromagnetic ?elds (EmF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic ?elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scienti?c evidence available today. preparing for use Filling the water tank Never immerse the steam tank in water. Do not put hot water, perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank. -GC7430: Fill the water tank when the ‘water tank empty’ light ?ashes. -GC7420: Fill the water tank when the water in the water tank has reached the MIN level.. -You can re?ll the water tank at any time during ironing. Note: Make sure that the steam lock is released when you ?ll o... »