GC7430, GC7420
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1. Setting the temperature Fig 5 Put the mains plug in a wall socket and press the on off button Fig 10 D The soleplate starts to heat up Press the steam selector and select no steam Fig 7 D The no steam light goes on Iron without pressing the steam activator D 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 4239 000 7497 1 indd 8 23 10 09 09 59 ENGLISH 9 After ironing Switch off the appliance Remove the mains plug from the wall socket Put the iron on the iron platform and let the appliance cool down before you start to clean it Vertical steam ironing Never direct the steam at people To steam iron hanging curtains and clothes jackets suits coats hold the iron in vertical position Fig 11 Press the steam activator Steam boost function GC7430 only Never direct the steam at people During steam ironing you can use the steam boost function to remove stubborn creases Set the temperature dial to a position between eee and MAX Press the steam boost button Fig 12 Note Some water droplets may appear when you use the steam boost function for the first time The water droplets disappear after you have used the steam boost function for some time Water tank empty light GC7430 only When the water in the water tank runs low during use the2. water tank empty light goes on Fig 13 Refill the water tank see chapter Preparing for use Cleaning and maintenance Never immerse the iron and the steam tank in water or any other liquid nor rinse them under the tap Let the iron and the steam tank cool down sufficiently before you clean them Clean the iron and the steam tank with a damp cloth Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non abrasive liquid cleaner Rinsing the steam tank Let the appliance cool down sufficiently before you remove the Calc Clean rinsing cap Rinse the steam tank once a month or after you have refilled the water tank 10 times Empty the water tank by pouring the water into the sink Fig 14 Turn the cord storage hook anticlockwise 1 and remove it 2 Fig 15 Turn the Calc Clean rinsing cap anticlockwise 1 and remove it 2 Fig 16 Shake the steam tank well over the sink 4239 000 7497 1 indd 9 23 10 09 09 59 10 ENGLISH Empty the steam tank by pouring the water into the sink H Pour fresh water through the Calc Clean hole with the filling cup Fig 17 Shake the steam tank well over the sink Fig 18 EJ Pour the water into the sink again Fig 19 EJ Repeat steps 6 and 7 if there are still impurities in the water Firmly screw the Calc Clean rinsing cap clockwise onto the steam tank Reattach the cord storage hook by turning it clockwise Make sure the appliance has cooled
3. down sufficiently before you put it away Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down Empty the water tank Fig 14 Place the iron on the iron platform Fix the supply hose and mains cord in the cord storage hook Fig 20 Regularly check if the mains cord and the supply hose are still undamaged and safe 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 By doing this you help to preserve the environment Fig 21 Guarantee and service If you need information or if you have a problem please visit the Philips website at www philips com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country go to your local Philips dealer 4239 000 7497 1 indd 10 23 10 09 09 59 4239 000 7497 1 indd 90 23 10 09 09 59
4. Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome GC7430 GC7420 PHILIPS 4239 000 7497 1 indd 1 23 10 09 09 59 4239 000 7497 1 indd 2 23 10 09 09 59 GC7430 4239 000 7497 1 indd 3 S SA 2 S S S W l J lt o PHILIPS o T 23 10 09 09 59 ENGLISH Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers register your product at www philips com welcome General description Fig 1 Supply hose Handle Temperature dial Temperature light Steam lock Steam activator Steam boost button GC7430 only Soleplate Filling funnel lid Filling funnel lron platform Water tank Steam tank GC7420 Control panel 1 On off switch O GC7430 Control panel 1 On off button with power on light 2 Water tank empty light 3 Steam setting selector 4 Steam lights P Mains cord 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 A B c D E F G H J K L M N 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 ma
5. he 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 finished 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 fields EMF This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields EMF If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual the appliance is safe to use based on scientific 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 GC 430 Fill the water tank when the water tank empty light flashes GC 420 Fill the water tank when the water in the water tank has reached the MIN level You can refill the water tank at any time during ironing Note Make sure that the steam lock is released when y
6. ins cord the supply hose or the appliance itself shows visible damage or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks Ifthe mains cord or the supply hose is damaged you must have it replaced by Philips a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified 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 4239 000 7497 1 indd 6 23 10 09 09 59 ENGLISH 7 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 t
7. ou fill or refill the water tank Open the filling funnel lid Fig 2 Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level Fig 3 Note You can use normal tap water If the tap water in your area is very hard we advise you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled water Properly close the filling funnel lid click Do not tilt or shake the steam tank when the water tank is full 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 4239 000 7497 1 indd 7 23 10 09 09 59 8 ENGLISH Steam ironing Never direct the steam at people Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures temperature settings eeto MAX Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank Place the steam tank on the ironing board and put the iron on it Fig 4 To set the reguired ironing temperature turn the temperature dial to the appropriate position Fig 5 Note Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures temperature settings ee to MAX Put the mains plug in a wall socket and set the on off switch to on GC7420 or press the on off button GC7430 Fig 6 Note When
8. 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 D 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 D GC7430 The high steam setting light flashes to indicate that the steam tank is heating up D After approx 2 minutes the steam setting light stays on continuously to indicate that the water in the steam tank is hot enough for steam ironing GC7430 Press the steam setting selector to set a steam setting suitable for the selected ironing temperature Fig 7 Select the ECO setting for optimum ironing performance at temperature settings to MAX Select the high steam setting for temperature settings e to MAX Note During ironing the temperature light goes on from time to time This indicates that the iron is heating up to the set temperature ES Keep the steam activator pressed in while you steam iron Fig 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 9 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 Set the required ironing temperature see chapter Preparing for use section
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