Philips PerfectCare Elite Plus Steam Generator Iron for Large Family Basket Loads, with OptimalTEMP: No Fabric Burns Guaranteed, 8 Bar, 600 g Steam Boost - Black/Gold - (GC9682/86)

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We particularly loved the auto steam function, as it means you don’t need to keep your finger on the trigger to generate steam – this “Smart Steam” system releases steam automatically when it detects the iron is moving, and stops when it’s upright. The iron produces an impressive 180g of steam a minute, with a whopping 750g/min steam shot to remove stubborn creases. And you can also steam vertically, as you would expect from a premium model. Tank capacity: The bigger the tank, the fewer times you’ll have to refill your iron mid-use. Our recommended steam generator irons have tank capacities varying from 1.2 to 2.2 litres. There’s no ideal capacity, though – your choice will largely depend on the size of your ironing pile. YourPhilips steam generator iron or garment steamer has been designed to be used with tap water. However, if you live in an area with hard water, fast scale build-up may occur. Place your iron on the SMART CALC CLEAN container. The container was provided with your steam generator in the product box. Auto switch-off: Does the thought of accidentally leaving your iron on send shivers down your spine? Look for this safety feature that automatically turns the appliance off after a set period of inactivity.

The water tank is a good size, although the holes to empty it are a little small. The scale collector and anti-drip features help keep limescale out of your iron and off your clothes, and the Durilium Airglide Autoclean soleplate is particularly smooth, gliding over clothes with minimal effort. The cord is also a decent length, although we do wish it could fold away completely under the iron – a minor quibble with an iron that’s a pleasure to use and does a spectacular job. It’s hugely powerful, too. This model produces a constant 165g of steam per minute, while its boost function (activated by double-tapping the finger trigger) ups that to a mind-boggling 600g/min – ideal for dealing with heavily creased fabrics such as starched linen. The removable water tank has a substantial 1.8l capacity and an easy-to-use anti-calc system means you can fill it with regular tap water: to clear out the limescale, you simply unscrew the rear cap and pour away the cloudy contents. Tower’s steam generator iron isn’t as powerful as its competitors on this list, only able to offer 80g/min of continuous steam. However, we found that it was still able to produce plenty of steam, and made light work of heavier creases with the added steam shot. That said, you can’t use continuous steam for more than about 15 seconds before the iron starts to splutter a little, so do bear this in mind.In the boost mode, it can offer you a steam output of a 470g steam boost. Consistently, it offers you steam of 135G per minute. Both these levels are higher than many other steam iron outputs. It is one of the reasons why this steam iron can be considered a good buy. Optimizes temperature automatically The optimum temperature optimization technology makes it better than other options like Philips Azur GC4567/86, Philips GC2145/29. Smooth gliding soleplate It’s important to note that when shopping for gadgets and technology products, it can be tempting to go for the lowest price possible. However, be wary of retailers that offer prices that seem too good to be true. Some less reputable retailers may sell counterfeit or low-quality products, which can be dangerous and not perform as well as the genuine product. It is very easy to prevent green residue or algae in your Philips Steam Generator Iron’s water tank. Please see here for more information on what you need to do. Please do not worry if the algae remains: it will not affect the quality of the steam produced by the iron.

Delivery cost does not include installation/dismantling. Installation/Dismantling cost and any other 3rd party cost applies separately. Having had a Tefal with an automated retractable lead and plug I will have to get used to manually folding the lead on this one to stow it away - not a major thing but it would be nice if Philips could follow Tefal in this, especially given the very high price that they are charging. Another advantage of this steam iron is that it has temperature-optimizing technology. It adjusts the temperature automatically. You need not worry about manually changing the temperature. The temperature range is such that you can iron any fabric like jeans, silk, and so on using this steam iron. You will not have to tweak the settings to get the right steam output.In addition, high-quality gadgets and technology products tend to have better performance. This is particularly important for products that are used for tasks such as gaming, video editing, or graphic design. A high-quality PHILIPS PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam Generator Iron is likely to have better specs and features, which will translate into better performance and a better user experience. Knowing what features are available will help make shopping for a steam generator iron easier. Here are the main ones to consider. The Rowenta has a standard steam output of 160g/min, with a precision steam boost button on top of the iron that increases the output to 600g/min – ample for dealing with heavy linen and denim creases. Periodic descaling is performed by unscrewing a tab and pouring the limescale contents into a sink. Car Parts and Accessories, Bike Parts and Accessories, Helmets and other Protective Gear, Vehicle Electronics 30 Days Returnable

If you live in a hard water area, limescale can be a real issue for your appliances. Fortunately, the Russell Hobbs iron has a calc cleaning system inside the filters, which helps to purify the water on its way to the tank, and this helps enormously with preventing limescale build-up. Combined with the anti-scale and anti-drip features, this iron copes really well with hard water and limescale build-up. The only niggle with this iron was that the stainless steel soleplate isn’t quite as smooth as a ceramic option. The lightweight design of the steam iron allows you to maneuver it around easily. The advantage of the lightweight design is that you will not feel any hand fatigue. You can also steam iron every nook and cranny of the fabric without taking a lot of effort. Thus, whichever feature you look at it, the lightweight design certainly comes to your rescue. Eliminates bacteria The advantage of this steam iron is that it automatically regulates the temperature. You need not worry about using a knob or changing the setting again and again. The intelligent sensor varies the steam according to the temperature.As stated in our Philips Steam Generator Irons Review above, it is one of the best steam irons you can go with. There is no need to scout for any other steam irons when you opt for this one. Moreover, the high durability means that you need not worry about any replacement either. As is the case with most steam generator models in the Philips range, this one also features the company’s unique “no burn” OptimalTEMP technology. This means you can safely iron any fabric (from silk to denim) using just one temperature setting and even leave the iron face down on the ironing board, instead of putting it in its cradle. Although we wouldn’t advise it, you can also leave it face down on a silk blouse and it won’t burn a dirty great hole in it. This is groundbreaking stuff for anyone who has no idea what heat setting to apply for a specific fabric. While buying a steam iron, you might come across many bulky options. They might have excellent steam output but handling a bulky iron is not easy. From a user experience point of view, the Rowenta excels. The hand unit is quite small and it doesn’t feel too heavy, while the stainless steel soleplate and contoured tip make light work of anything you throw at it. If you know your cottons from your synthetics, the Rowenta is a strong choice: it’s compact, light, efficient and very quiet.