Philips PerfectCare Compact Steam Generator Iron with 400g steam Boost, 2400 W, Blue & White – GC7840/26
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 pump 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: | GC7840/26 |
| Colour: | Blue/White |
| Colour: | Blue/White |
Light and easy to use. No probs so far with moderately hard water. Hint – use 50/50 tap with de-ionised water.
I bought this steam generator to replace one that just stopped working. This has been absolutely fantastic. The iron adjusts temperature itself but the best thing is that no dirty water spurts out and that always happened with all previous irons. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.
This is amazing, cleans itself, always at the correct temperature. First class
Very easy to use, lightweight. Was apprehensive as no temperature control but excellent results. Would highly recommend.
This is a light steam iron. Easy to use with big water tank. Great.
Super iron which can iron away for approx. One hour without refilling! Really like the self cleaning function!
The iron works well and is easy to use. The anti calc system is a great idea. However it does splutter water sometimes which can stain what you are ironing, hence marked down a sta
Brilliant how it knows the temperature to use. Only downside is it is strange leaving it lying flat but it really doesn’t burn anything whilst doing so. Brilliant technology.
I selected this model as I do not enjoy ironing, but this makes it easier, and controls the heat required automatically
I hesitated in buying this as it had average Which reviews but it’s so easy to use and I’m actually enjoying ironing. Helps me keep on top of the family’s laundry too!
It’s very steamy and a lot safer then our last one
Bought this to replace an older version, main points for us is the auto temperature feature ,which means there’s no dial to mess around with every time you iron something.
Able to refill the water tank without needing to remove the tank to fill it.
Auto cut off so if you leave it on when you’ve finished it turns itself off, always useful when you’ve left the house and in the car and you think did I turn the iron off? ( We’ve all been there ).
Also works if you get distracted while ironing so you don’t come back with the iron burnt design on the shi
All the things you want in an iron are featured in this one. It’s light, easy to use and my biggest bug-bear is resolved – I don’t have to keep refilling the water container because it has ample for an ironing session.
It’s also nice and compact, so easy to stow away.
I can’t get excited about an iron! But having limped along with a steam iron that has been dying a slow and painful death for far too long, it’s a breath of fresh air to be able to iron clothes easily again!
Love this iron. Makes the chore of ironing much more easy. Would recommend.
A bit overwhelming when you see the entire package from iron to cabling…..I have not even tried it yet……but after reading the book….I am confident that I have purchased a very good unit…!
I’ve never used a generator iron before but wish i had. I’m a male and yes we can and do iron. My ironing now takes less time to do than when i used my old iron. The intelitemp is great no fiddling about with dials and you can leave it face down on the ironing board without it burning it. So no need to keep standing it up or moving it on to the end of the board. Also has plenty of steam to do even then most stubborn creases and a self cleaning anti calc mode that let’s you know when it needs cleaning. But with this iron no need to keep buying filters and changing them. The length of lead on this iron is also very good. All in all would highly recommended
This iron is awesome enough steam yo blitz any crease in any fabric I’d definitely recommend this iron it’s light takes two minutes to heal up water last very well it’s cut my ironing time down by nearly half
Been using a few months now and no complaints. Much lighter that my old one and i like the way the iron locks in place and can be carried by the handle.
Perfect temperature for all materials. None of that stupid filter stuff but it comes with an anti-calc tray thing. Haven’t tried it yet but it looks simple enough. Heats up very quickly. The lock button is quite a good idea. It keeps the iron locked into the water tank so it doesn’t fall off.
Sails across the times seamlessly! Heats up in seconds, holds lots of water which is great. Makes ironing half the time. Win win.
Sails across the times seamlessly! Heats up in seconds, holds lots of water which is great. Makes ironing half the time. Win win.
The price varies from week to week ..could be 99 or 1.99 or any were in between …but a good steam statio
The only thing I don’t like about this iron is the very loud noise of the steam when the iron is replaced on the base
Amazing no temp control and no awful chemical filters verses it just self cleans amazing
I love the fact that is so simple to use…..no temperature settings, which is pretty amazing…… so light to hold and easy on the hand. It can be a bit drippy at times but, overall, I’d give it 5 stars. It takes up a very small space and, somehow, makes ironing seem less of a chore! Hard to beat and best I’ve used over the years.
Thus is the second Phillips steam generator iron I’ve had. The other one lasted 6 years. This one is equally as good if not bette
As for this model, although compact, that is more the size of the base unit and not the iron itself which is standard size. The tank is smaller than the larger models but I’ve not once had to refill whilst ironing. It’s big enough for most families in other words and easier to store. It is easy to fill directly from the tap and the locking mechanism means you can carry it one handed (don’t tip it if it has water in or it will spill) which is so useful. Ironing results are excellent and it comes with a de-calc tray for when needed. Not keen on the bright blue colour of the tank tbh but it’s not like I will be showing it off down the pub. Get one, it’s great.
Have been after getting one of these irons for a long time, not disappointed, makes ironing enjoyable
Having owned a steam generator iron for over ten years I’m stuck buying another one as they really are that much better than a normal steam iron. On this I miss the temperature setting control but it does a good job without it and the cord could be a little longer to reach the other end of the ironing board. Hope it lasts longer than our Morphy Richards it replaced as that died a month after the guarantee!
This iron makes ironing easy and fun. The iron is light weight and easy to carry. I really like that the iron adapts to different clothing and regulates the temperature.
This iron makes ironing easy and fun. The iron is light weight and easy to carry. I really like that the iron adapts to different clothing and regulates the temperature.
Light, versatile, appearance is great, easy to descale
All round, Great buy
A very good light weight product – auto heat control which takes a bit of getting used to
I’ve used this on jeans, men’s shirts, school clothes and heavy weight jumpers and this has sailed across all of them no problem, doing a great job in keeping them crease free and ready to wear.
It’s also a very quiet steam iron as well. The steam pump on My old one sounded like it was trying to dredge water from the centre of the earth each time I used it, so been very impressed how quiet this one is in comparison.
Great buy and would highly recommend.
This is perfect and does the job brilliantly. I hate ironing usually but enjoy using this as makes job easy
This product is compact lightweight and very easy to use. It is one of the best steam generators I have ever used.
Light weight so easier to manage for the older age group.
A good price for a good product. Compact and lightweight so easy to use. Steams well and great for all fabrics.
Great iron, but but but, read instructions. You need to use steam alot then use the iron to finish off. It takes getting use to but worth the perseverance
This iron was much cheaper than my previous steam iron however it is much easier to use and cuts down on ironing time. I didn’t have high hopes given the price but I would highly recommend it. I really like it.
No temperature changing.
Squirts of steam at the touch of a button.
Light weight.
Iron locks on base for transport.
No leaks or drips.
Wife very happy and my shirts are smooth.
Fantastic iron! Was needing a replacement and took the plunge. Do hesitate you will love i
I like that this iron is very self-contained and was designed to keep the cord tidy when not in use. The cord is wrapped around the base of the iron, below the water tank, and is simple to extract to use, and just as simple to put back.
The power cord can also be bunched together and kept tidy with the small velcro tab that is attached to it. I tuck this under the handle when putting it away and it avoids having cords hanging loose to trip on or be pulled.
The iron itself is simplicity itself. It has one button to turn it on and off, and under the handle is the button to release the steam. It glides over the clothes like it wasn’t there and produces enough heat to get the job done.
The iron sits on top of the base and has a catch to lock it into place when finished with it, so that the whole unit can be carried in one hand, even with a full tank of water. The opening to put water in is fairly small, so it needs to be filled slowly and carefully.
I had my last iron for nearly 15 years and hope I have this one just as long. I think I will.
Very Very good value for money.
I was with
my neighbour.. After having and using my Iron for a day. I mentioned it to her. She ordered one 1 There and then. Brilliant Product. The best Iron I’ve ever had.
The iron is lovely i am very pleased with i
I brought this steam iron for work shirts it makes a nice job although takes a little getting used to. No temperature control is a bit weird but seems to work ok. Plenty of steam when required. Very light to use
Lightweight steam iron. Great for arthritic hands and shoulders. Cord could be a few inches longer to prevent water reservoir and stand being pulled when ironing. And perhaps rubber feet would help with that.
Overall, though, good product and recommended.
Doesn’t seem to get that hot, and don’t even think about trying to iron while someone is still asleep , it’s like a steam train haha.
Otherwise it does get the job done
I love my new iron, it’s so easy to use no temperature gauge it works it out for you, excellent quality, definitely recommend
I’m glad I bought this iron. It speeds up the ironing process and is so easy to you use. You don’t have to worry about any temperature settings or burning any clothes. It’s perfect. I wish I had bought one sooner. Got mine in the Amazon prime day and I’m glad I did.
I love my iron – it’s lean, powerful and easy to use. I tried a cordless cool iron but forget it. This Phillips iron is brill!
Great sturdy iron , loud with the steam on, but works fantastically , so easy and enjoyable to iro
he overall iron and filters are really good temperature controlled
Very good product and non temperature control really save times
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
Easy to use, efficient, cuts down ironing time. Powerful steam and no need to constantly fill with water. Automatically adjusts temperature to fabric.
Lightweight use to use iron . Automatic temp control can put on iron board with out scorching , easy to fill with water. Realty impressed, making ironing much easie
It’s very lightweight compared to my previous steam generator iron. Irons really well. Very happy with it. Only problem I have found is trying to find serial number to register this for 2 year warranty
We have used another one earlier
But this one is just ok
Noisy and not easy to use
Easy to use. Very good iron. Good price on Amazon Prime.
Hate ironing, love this. Works well on all fabrics. Speeded up a job I don’t really like and made it less of a chore. For that it gets five stars.
It is a great lightweight steam generator iron with great safety features such the locking mechanism so that the iron does not move when on the base and that it switches off when not in use. I also like capacity for the reservoir for water, the additional turbo mode and ease of use.
My slight dislike is the short cable length particularly when doing the bedsheets, the fact that you have to place the iron back on the base as there is no way it can remain upright and lastly the fact it has no temperature control.
So annoying they discontinued the filter cartridges for the old model as there was nothing wrong with the iron. New iron is just as fabulous if not more, so every cloud as they say
I particularly liked the weight of the iron. It heats up quickly and speeds through the ironing saving time on the previous method. It is much simpler to use choosing the right ironing temperature automatically to suit the material being ironed and produces plenty of steam.
This is a great item and does what it says, a really good iron really impressed
Our previous generator iron failed due to scale despite my efforts to keep it free of scale. This one has a descaling facility so I hope it will be better.
This is a great product, extremely easy to use and quick!
Nice iron east to use. Have not found any issues with is a ye
Extremely good quality and easy to use. One of the best irons I’ve had.
After ready a few negative reviews after ordering I was concerned, but I absolutely love this iron so easy to use just glides through clothes and cuts my ironing time in half compared to my last iron. Highly recommend
Excellent iron, great steam production. Whilst the entire unit is quite bulky, the actual iron part is nice and light. Would highly recommend.
I absolutely love this iron the temperature setting is perfect and it doesn’t drip water quick to set up and easy to store cables, very good quality easy to use and is lightweight.
This is the best iron I’ve ever had! ( and I’ve had a few!). Lightweight and easy to use. Irons extremely well and the descale system is great! The temperature control is amazing. Would highly recommend.
Does the family ironing on one tank fill intelligent heat control makes ironing a pleasure and quick
This iron is amazing. Have always had Philips irons, the last steam tank lasted for nearly 10 years, but this one is the best so far.
Really good price as well.
Replaced an conventional iron with this compact steam iron and the difference is night and day, this blasts through the ironing in no time.
Direct replacement for my previous Philips steam generator iron, purchased in 2010.
It seems altogether smother, a little lighter and probably a good descaling procedure. (The previous one not so good in this respect).
A good product.
Great product easy to use and the tank gives plenty of steam for a good period of time
This our second one of these and we only needed to replace the first as we dropped it!!
I would never go back to my first ever iron which was a hot press iron as they’re not as efficient of effective at ironing.
Moving on to the product in question – Philips PerfectCare Compact Steam Iron.
ANESTHETICS-
The iron is really appealing on the eye. It’s of a white and blue colour but I believe it also comes in a range of other colours such as, purple. I purchased this colour as it matched its environment and it was the only colour on sale by 50%!!
The iron also consists of an LED light bar on the main handle which actually pulses until it has reached temperature. This may seem unnecessary now, but when you’re passing time and waiting for the iron to heat up, it’s a quick indication that the iron is ready.
The cord can be folded and tucked into the base which makes storing away easier and less messy.
ERGONOMICS-
The iron and base combined is not considerably heavy and the iron itself when using is suprisingly quite light and easy to manoeuvre.
I have big handle so I can’t comment on users with smaller hands however, the handle is very comfortable to hold and doesn’t feel too big/small.
FEATURES-
As mentioned already, the iron has an LED light indication bar which also makes a chime once the iron is ready. The iron has 3 modes to choose from – Normal/ECO/Turbo. The names of the modes are obvious to their functions however, I can’t see a massive difference between each mode. Selecting the modes are easy and the bottons illuminate different colours according to their mode; Normal (Blue), ECO (Green), Turbo (White). Normal mode is activated when selecting the power button. ECO is activated when selecting the ECO button. Turbo is activated by holding the power button for 2 seconds.
USAGE/MAINTENANCE-
The Philips PerfectCare iron doesn’t just look the bits, it is also much more powerful than any previous iron I have used. I have used it to iron four baskets worth of clothes in around two weeks and the water reservoir has only just finished, which is impressive. I haven’t used any fancy smart water in my device, just regular tap water.
The iron has a lock mechanism at the top which holds the iron in place when not in use and prevents the iron from being knocked off.
The device has a descaling mode which will auto trigger after so many uses to clean the internals of the iron. The iron will flash upon start up and will not let you proceed until a descale session has completed. In order to descale, you have to place the iron on a descale tray (provided with iron) and hold the ‘calc-clean’ button for 2 seconds. This will then run a descale for 5 mins and you need to ensure the reservoir is atleast half full. Once the descale has completed, you need to wait a few minutes for the device to cool down and flush any last bits.
DISLIKES-
Filling the unit with water involves pulling the cover door down at the front and filling directly into the unit. The iron comes with no portable container to fill up the unit and unfortunately, the tank cannot be removed. This means you would need to carry the iron to a sink to top up. To make matters worse, if your sink is too small like mine, you’d have to use the bath/shower. I have since found an easier way, by topping up using a pop bottle container.
Another dislike for me, is the hideous descaling tray which I feel should have been built into the base of the unit somewhere. The tray is bound to get lost over the years which will make descaling very difficult.
CONCLUSION-
The pros definitely outweigh the cons and I’m overall pleased with the iron. The price, power, modern aesthetics and efficiency has completely won me over.
I have given this iron 4 stars as in my opinion, it’s great but there’s still room for improvement.
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Easy to use, it is very light as there is no need to carry the water with the iron has good pressure and compare to about ten years old adequate level iron it is a HUGE difference. Definitely width the money.
Heats up quickly and is nice and lightweight so easy to use over prolonged ironing sessions (so I’m told). We live in a hard water area so it will be interesting how it lasts.
This iron is fabulous. Who would have thought that you could iron jeans and then a silk blouse without altering any settings. Amazing.
My second iron of this type.. an updated version , good for family use. Straightforward, powerful steaming with vertical function, makes ironing much easier.
Work very well but still a bit surprised about the sound that it does!
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
The fact that there is no temperature control takes a little getting used to – it sets the temperature for you, and the way you sit it plate down on the ironing board when not in use is also strange at first but this is an amazing iron.
It also comes with an attachment to clean limescale out of the iron and will tell you when it needs doing, very handy if you live in a very hard water area.
I couldn’t recommend this iron enough
Very happy with my iron. Large water tank so lastsfor ages. Steam pressure good.
Best money I’ve ever spent on a household appliance. It has halved my ironing time, it’s so easy to use and so light. Best money I have spent this year.
Brilliant iron wouldn’t use an ordinary one after using the generator type. This one is lightweight too.