[. . . ] Always place and use the iron and the steam tank on a stable, level and horizontal surface. The iron stand and the soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. 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 stand, 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'. [. . . ] - GC7330/GC7240/GC7230: Fill the water tank when the `water tank empty' light flashes. Note: If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled water, or to use distilled water only. Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature: Symbol on laundry care label B Type of fabric Temperature setting 1 Steam setting (GC7330/GC7240/ GC7230only) MIN (see `Ironing without steam') Low Acetate, acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester) and silk Wool Cotton, linen Please note that Z on the label means that the article cannot be ironed. If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that is not visible when you wear or use the article. For example: if an article consists of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it must be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester ( 1) and without steam. , The power-on light on the steam tank and the temperature light on the iron go on. Note: During ironing, the temperature light goes on from time to time. This sound is normal and indicates that water is pumped into the steam tank. If you have ironed at a high temperature and then set the temperature dial to a lower setting, wait until the temperature light goes on again before you continue ironing. Iron velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches in one direction only (along with the nap) while you apply very little pressure. Note: Some smoke and particles may come out of the iron when you use it for the first time. rinsing the steam tank LettheappliancecooldownsufficientlybeforeyouremovetheCalc-Cleanrinsingcap. Rinse the steam tank once a month or after you have refilled the water tank 10 times. 1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down. - There are handgrips on either side of the steam tank for easy transport (Fig. 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. If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. Com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV. Frequently asked questions This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked about the appliance. If you cannot find the answer to your question, contact the Customer Care Centre in your country. General: Question Why does smoke come out of the appliance after I have switched it on for the first time? [. . . ] It is normal that some water droplets come out of the iron occasionally. Steam condenses in the hose, which causes droplets of water to escape from the soleplate. Impurities or chemicals present in water may have deposited on the soleplate. Steam ironing: Question Why doesn't the appliance produce any steam? [. . . ]