User manual PHILIPS GC-7430

[. . . ] Do not let the mains cord and supply hose come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. 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. [. . . ] Otherwise water may spill out of the filling funnel. Using the appliance Note: Some smoke and particles may come out of the iron when you use it for the first time. This is normal and stops after a short while. note:When you switch on the appliance , the steam tank produces a pumping sound. This sound is normal and indicates that water is being pumped into the steam tank. Note: Make sure that the steam lock is released when you fill or refill the water tank. Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures (temperature settings 2 to MaX). 1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank. 2 Place the steam tank on the ironing board and put the iron on it. 5) Note: steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures (temperature settings 2 to MaX). This sound is normal and indicates that water is being pumped into the steam tank. , The power-on light on the steam tank and the iron temperature light go on to indicate that the steam tank and the iron start to heat up. 2 minutes, the steam setting light stays on continuously, to indicate that the water in the steam tank is hot enough for steam ironing. Note: During ironing, the temperature light goes on from time to time. 8) If you want to use the steam function continuously, slide the steam lock to the locking position. To stop steaming, release the steam lock (Fig. - Release the steam lock when you put the iron on its heel. this makes the water in the water tank last longer. Ironing without steam (GC7430 only) Do not press the steam activator while you iron. , If the steam tank is empty or has not heated up yet, you hear a clicking sound inside the tank. This sound is caused by the opening of the steam valve and is perfectly harmless. After ironing 1 Switch off the appliance. [. . . ] 11 Reattach the cord storage hook by turning it clockwise. Storage Make sure the appliance has cooled down sufficiently before you put it away. 1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down. Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. [. . . ]