PhilipsAzur GC4890/02

Massive 200g Steam Shot
Safety Auto Off
Good User Feedback
Quite Heavy
Control Dial Lettering Unclear
Performance
Features

IN A SENTENCE...
Great value all-rounder with scratchproof soleplate, auto off and excellent steam output. Ideal for: Power Users

ABOUT THIS IRON

Quick heat-up times and excellent steam output combined with a coated ceramic soleplate make ironing quicker and easier than ever. No wonder Philips are the World's Number One ironing brand!

This is the entry level model in the Azur range that matches a low price to a high spec. There's 50g of continuous steam and now a fantastic 200g steam shot (recently upgraded from a still impressive 170g).

The ceramic soleplate is coated in anodilium - which appears to being a Philips invention - which is designed to give extra scratch resistance.

The iron also has a soft-grip handle for comfort and now benefits from an auto-shut off safety feature. They've even provided a plastic beaker to aid filling up!

It is certainly packed with all the features you could want, and is well built as you'd expect from a premium manufacturer like Philips. It is heavy though - over 1.5kg and that's without any water.

This is great for crushing creases especially as the smooth soleplate allows for easy gliding, but for extended ironing sessions you might find it a little wearing on the wrists. The control dial lettering is faint red on black which makes it a little difficult to make out the temperature setting.

FULL SPECIFICATION

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Power2600 watts

A higher wattage allows the iron to heat up quicker and maintain that heat during your ironing session

Steam50 g/min

Continuous steam output in grams per minute. Higher output = quicker ironing

Shot200g/min

A short, powerful burst of steam to penetrate deep into creased or thick fabric

Weight1.6 kg

Weight of the hand iron without water. Heavier irons can be more stressful on your wrist over long ironing sessions, but generally have better crease-crushing performance

SoleplateCeramic

A ceramic soleplate will give the smoothest gliding and best scratch resistance. More expensive models might also have a special coating for even better performance

Water Tank350 ml

Higher water capacities will mean faster ironing with less time to stop and fill up, but can also increase the weight of hand irons

Cord Length2.9 metres

A longer power cord gives greater flexibility, particularly when ironing large items. (For steam generators this figure is the steam cord length from the hand iron to base unit)

Auto-OffYES

A safety feature that turns the iron off after a period of inactivity

Auto ControlsYES

Instead of the usual heat and steam selector dials, the iron will control steam and heat automatically based on fabric type. Some irons even have both traditional manual controls and an automatic mode so you get the best of both worlds

Warranty Period1 year

Standard warranty period from time of purchase (includes any extension manufacturers may give for registering with them)

Made InIndonesia

Country of manufacture

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