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 - 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 ser vice 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 finished ironing, when you clean the appliance and also when you leave the iron 

even for a shor t 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.

 - GC7430: Fill the water tank when the ‘water tank empty’ light flashes.

 - GC7420: 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 you fill or refill the water tank.

  1 

 Open the filling funnel lid.  (Fig. 2)

  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.

  3 

 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.

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