The iron offers non-stop ironing and also has a detachable water tank that can be refilled at any moment. The iron has a constant high steam output, which is a unique feature for steam-ironing systems with unlimited autonomy. This gives you a constant and fast ironing result. A Shot-of-Steam button (GC8030 only) B Temperature dial C Steam activator D Temperature pilot light E Supply hose F Soleplate G Iron stand H Power on/off switch with pilot light I 'Water tank refill' indicator light J Steam tank pilot light K Mains cord L Steam tank M Calc-Clean rinsing cap & plug N Cord storage facility for mains cord & supply hose O Filling opening P Detachable water tank Q Water tank release lever R Transpor t handgrip S Cup Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference. . Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom of the steam tank corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. . Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. . Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord, the hose or the appliance itself is damaged. . Regularly check if the mains cord and the supply hose are still undamaged and safe. . If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. C ENGLISH . Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the mains. . Never immerse the iron or the steam tank in water. . Infirm persons should not be allowed to use the appliance without supervision. Keep the appliance out of the reach of children. . The iron stand 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 stand. . Always place the iron on the stand or on its heel. Do not put the hot iron on the supply hose or the mains cord. Make sure that mains cord and the supply hose do not come into contact with the hot soleplate. . Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank. . Always place the appliance on a stable, level and horizontal surface. . When you have finished ironing and even when you leave the iron for a short while, unplug the iron and put it on the iron stand. . If steam escapes from the steam tank when the appliance is heating up, switch the appliance off and tighten the Calc-Clean rinsing plug. If steam continues to escape when the appliance is heating up, switch the appliance off and contact a service centre authorised by Philips. . Rinse the steam tank once a month or after every 10 times of use to prevent damage to your iron. . Never remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap and unscrew the Calc- Clean rinsing plug when the steam tank is hot. Before first use B The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This is normal and will stop after a short while. B White particles may come out of the soleplate when you use the iron for the first time. This is normal; the particles are harmless and will stop coming out of the iron after a short while. B When you switch the appliance on, the steam tank may produce a pumping sound. This is normal; the sound tells you that water is being pumped into the steam tank. 1 2 Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean the soleplate with a soft cloth. Place the steam tank on a stable and level surface, i.e. on the ironing board or on a table. ENGLISH Preparing for use Filling the detachable water tank C C C If the tap water in your area is ver y hard, we advise you to mix the tap water with an equal amount of demineralised water. Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, other chemicals or 100 percent distilled water in the water tank. 1 2 3 Remove the detachable water tank from the steam tank. Fill the water tank with water up to the MAX indication. Slide the water tank back into the steam tank. . The water tank can be refilled at any time during use. . This appliance has a built-in water level sensor.When the minimum level in the detachable water tank has been reached, the 'water tank refill' indicator light goes on. Steam ironing will not be possible! B Note: When you use the appliance for the first time or after Calc Clean, a lot of water will be pumped from the detachable water tank into the steam tank. Refill the water tank, if necessar y. Setting the temperature 1 Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature -1 Synthetic fabrics ( e.g. acr yl, viscose, polyamide) and silk -2 Wool -3 Cotton -MAX Linen 2 3 Set the temperature dial to the required ironing temperature by turning it to the appropriate temperature indication. Insert the plug into an earthed wall socket and set the on/off switch to 'on'. . The steam tank and the iron will now start heating up. The iron takes approx. 1 minute to heat up to 2 and the steam tank takes approx. 2.5 minutes to heat up. . As soon as t...