Philips PerfectCare Compact Steam Generator Iron with 420 g Steam Boost, 2400 W, Blue and Black – GC7846/86
Iron Faster with 2x More Steam*
Our most compact steam generator
Powerful, continuous steam makes fast work of all your ironing – without any need to adjust temperature with our OptimalTEMP technology.
Compact and lightweight, Philips ProVelocity high pressure steam pump innovation makes it possible to pack powerful steam into a smaller steam generator base for easy use and convenient storage.
Now even easier – double press the steam trigger and wait half a second for automatic ultra-fast steam, there’s no need to keep hold of the trigger whilst ironing.
*Compared to Philips Azur Performer steam iron
Key Features:
- Ultra-fast ironing with 120 g/min continuous steam
- 400g steam boost to tackle thick fabrics
- Iron everything from silk to jeans without adjusting the temperature
- 1.5 L transparent water tank with large filling door
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No Temperature Setting NeededThe advanced smart control processor inside the iron replaces the traditional temperature dial and maintains a constant, reliable setting that is safe on all ironable fabrics. Iron everything from silk to jeans without adjusting the temperature, pre-sorting, or waiting for the iron to heat up and cool down. You’re ready for any fabric, anytime. | No Burns with OptimalTEMPThanks to OptimalTEMP technology, this iron will never cause burns to any ironable fabric. You can even leave it resting face down on your clothes or ironing board. No burns, no shine. | Ultra-Powerful Steam for Ultimate Crease RemovalStrong, continuous steam tackles even the thickest fabrics with ease. Watch stubborn creases melt away with an extra steam boost just where you need it. This extra steam is perfect for vertical steaming to refresh clothes and curtains, too. | Compact and ConvenientThe lightweight, compact size is perfect for storage and fits conveniently on your ironing board. Exclusive ProVelocity technology makes our steam generators smaller and more compact than ever. |
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SteamGlide Soleplate for Ultimate GlidingOur exclusive SteamGlide soleplate moves smoothly over any fabric. A durable, 5 layer coating—including anti-corrosive base—makes it last longer. Non-stick, scratch-resistant and easy to keep clean. | Large Water Tank for up to 1.5 Hours IroningA 1.5-litre transparent water tank gives you more than 1.5 hours of continuous use. See clearly how much water is left and refill easily at any time under the tap through the large filling door. | Safety Carry LockLock your iron securely to the base station for easy carrying around the house and to reduce the risk of accidentally touching the hot soleplate. | Smart DescalingKeep steaming as strong as ever and extend the life of your iron with Smart Calc Clean, our built-in descaling and cleaning system. The iron will let you know when it’s time to be cleaned. |
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| Technology | OptimalTEMP no burns guaranteed | OptimalTEMP no burns guaranteed | OptimalTEMP no burns guaranteed | OptimalTEMP no burns guaranteed | Traditional temperature settings |
| Steam pressure | Max 6.5 bar pressure | Max 6.5 bar pressure | Max 6.5 bar pressure | Max 6.5 bar pressure | Max 5.2 bar pressure |
| Continuous steam (g) for fast ironing performance | 120g/min | 120g/min | 120g/min | 120g/min | 110g/min |
| Steam boost (g) effective against tough creases | 420g | 420g | 400g | 400g | 200g |
| Water tank | 1.8L detachable | 1.5L | 1.5L | 1.5L | 1.3L |
| Heat up time | 2 min | 2 min | 2 min | 2 min | 2 min |
| Calc management to prolong lifetime | Smart Calc-Clean: 2 mins | Smart Calc-Clean: 2 mins | Smart Calc-Clean: 2 mins | Smart Calc-Clean: 2 mins | Smart Calc-Clean: 2 mins |
| Carry lock for safety | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight of iron for easy handling | 1.2kg | 1.2kg | 1.2kg | 1.2kg | 1.25kg |
| Weight: | 3.3 kg |
| Dimensions: | 19.3 x 37.3 x 22.3 cm; 3.3 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Philips Domestic Appliances |
| Model: | GC7846/86 |
| Colour: | Blue/Black |
| Colour: | Blue/Black |
eplacement for old steam geratoed iron which I had had for 5 years, was also a Philips I used to go through Irons at the rate of one a year so to keep one for 5 was brilliant (other irons were not steam generatored)
Irons really quickly if you are concerend about the fact you have no heat setting don`t be
Fanatic iron by far the best steam generator safe iron I’ve used . Temperature regulator means no damage ever done to fabrics , safe to use on all delicates and powerful stems for heavier linens and cottons .
Easy care system is a life changer for descaling .
All in all a fantastic iron . Highly recommend .
I bought this iron after the last one broke
It’s so light weight and u can use it on any fabric it’s the best I have ever bought.
The Steam Iron is both lightweight and extremely easy to use
During lockdown I found ironing very zen and now actually enjoy ironing. Well that is if I have a really good iron.
This iron is fantastic. It heats up really quickly, knocks out the creases even in linen pillowcases and you don’t have to faff around changing the temperature dial.
It just does it for you. Fantastic.
If you are moving from a conventional iron you will find the fact you cannot rest it upright a little disconcerting at first. You get over that fast.
It has built in descaling so you don’t have to use filters. Descaling it is pretty dramatic.
You put it on this special container that comes with the iron and then hit the de calcifying button. Loads of noise and then you see the gunk in the tray. Leave it to cool before throwing the extremely hot water in the tray away.
I highly recommend it.
Lightweight and compact. Easy fill and operation. Sturdy build. Good back up from Philips if a query arises.
Does not produce continuous steam, steam is controlled by button under handle. Some confusion on this in reviews I read prior to purchasing iron.
I like the fact that you don’t have to set it it will lie in any fabric. I’ve ironed thick cotton and very thin chiffon with excellent results easy to fill very easy to use
he iron part is much heavier than our last steam generator. Not a problem for us, but anyone elderly or doing iron for extended periods may want to look for something lighter.
I especially like this steam generator iron because it’s very compact for an iron in this category.
I like that it enables me to iron clothes very fast, with minimal effort.
It really helps to have a big ironing board to use it with.
Very very impressed by this . Couldn’t find this model on Argos so got it from Amazon . Love the price love the performance. Will strongly recommend this iron a bit costly so perhaps add the additional protection which we didn’t get and realised later .
This is hands down the nicest iron I have used in my life so far. One question on my mind the moment I ordered this is … will this live up to the price tag and brand reputation bestowed on it?
Simple answer – Yes.
The iron has a large water tank allows for a lot of things to be ironed in one sitting. The efficiency of this is just something else compared to the older irons I had. I am also finding that it does a better job of not gunking up so bad also. You have to admit that it is a really good looking iron too and I guess one takes more pride in something that is more aesthetic generally.
The iron gets to temperature at lightning speed and has no leak or drips.
This is one of those irons that you would have wanted during all of your school days and first work days when you were ironing those sales shirt creases out since you knew you would be really judged on them.
What is this wizardry? A tiny transparent dragon? I see the smoke but where is the fire!
As they say, there’s no smoke without fire, and in this case the smoke is steam and the fire is the performance.
I’ve only ever used standard irons in the past, thinking steam irons are excessive. My opinion hasn’t changed, they are, but gloriously so!
This iron is a beautifully designed thing, from the actual iron to the water reservoir. The ergonomics are great as it is comfortable to hold, glides smoothly across fabrics, and is surprisingly light meaning it’s comfortable to use even for extended periods.
The reservoir is easy to fill and holds so much you get through much more ironing on a single fill than you do with a single iron on its own. The amount of steam generated is mindblowing and absolutely destroyed creases on even the thickest of fabrics – the wife caught me pretending I was the father of dragons.
Priced at 174 (discounted from 250) (28th January 2021)
It absolutely smashes through creases like nothing I’ve seen before, I think it’s halved my ironing time.
It does come at a cost though.
Here’s my breakdown:
Makes ironing way easier
Adjusts to the fabric being ironed
No burning
Lightweight
Easy to use
If you’re willing to spend the extra cash, it is worth i
Does a brilliant job as an iron however only really worth buying this if like me you are sick of having to refill the tiny water tanks that come with most irons this has a 1.5l tank that can last through a heavy load of ironing without having to hold back on how much steam I use is powerful too and heats up fast is not very lightweight as claimed though also do make sure you have enough space at the end of your ironing board to accommodate this hefty unit.
This steam generator iron is another level compared to my old steam iron.
I was a bit worried that the base was making it awkward to use, but it’s actually so much better.
It’s surprisingly easy to get used to it and I don’t think I will ever want to use anything else.
I have to say it’s rather expensive, but in my opinion, it’s worth it.
Great upgrade to my previous regular iron, it’s easy to use, it works wonders for getting even the toughest of creases out and it’s lightweight.
People might find this hard to get used to because it’s different to a regular iron but you get used to it pretty quickly.
his is a truly premium steam generator iron and completely outshines the previous steam generator iron we had. First thing that you notice is the fact that there is no need to use a temperature control dial I was extremely wary of this and had to try it out on some old clothes first, I had no need as it was perfect going from cotton to some hundred percent nylon trousers without causing any burning or damage! The automatic steam is more than adequate but if you decide that you need more then you can simply press for a shot or press and hold to put it on auto high-volume production. When it is delivering its full capacity of steam it’s really impressive and will take wrinkles out of almost anything. The main water reservoir has a high-capacity, and will run for literally hours without requiring a refill making it a lot easier to just get through your ironing quicker. I didn’t think they could be that much difference between steam generator irons but the automatic temperature and the quality of the soleplate on this really seems to make a thankless task a lot easier.
If you want to make your life as easy as possible, this, and a wide ironing board is the solution! 10/10!
My second iron of this type.. an updated version , good for family use. Straightforward, powerful steaming with vertical function, makes ironing much easier.
The steam function is very effective if a little aggressive. It does the job well. Just one caveat: the later model has a removable limescale filter which this one does not-it has to be cleaned manually which some might not appreciate
This one great, very powerful, makes the cloths perfectly iron and leaves no stain no wrinkles even if the cloths is over dried. Perfect for every day use, so easy, design and colour combination very nice too. Highly recommended.
1. You have to refill it way less often. With the 1.5L water tank, I can cover around 20 shirts.
2. When you do refill it, it is much easier. There is a large water inlet which allows a fast stream of water to be poured in, as opposed to a small inlet on a regular iron where you have to be careful not to splash or spill.
3. It is much lighter than a regular iron during use. Obviously it is heavier than an iron when you account for the base with water tank, but the actual head that you use on garments is much lighter and easier to control.
4. The steam does a far superior job of getting creases out, and if you accidentally add a crease, it is easier to get out than if it had been pressed in with a hot iron.
Coming from a regular iron it does take a bit of getting used to, especially with regards to learning when to press and when to release the steam generation button. The other thing is that you don’t stand it up on it’s end like an iron, you just leave it hot side down on the ironing board. Neither of these things is a problem, it just takes getting used to.