On the morning of an important second stage job interview, I set about ironing a freshly laundered white shirt. Imagine my annoyance when the iron left blue/grey marks which would need to be washed again. Luckily, I used a different shirt but not ideal. It must be the ceramic sole plate which is a grey/ blue colour? Will be returning and getting a stainless steel sole plate. Steel has been used for decades, doesn't mark or flake and is durable. And how smooth does an iron actually have to be?
MrANnoyedworth the money and stylish
bobVery good customer care
TreemanHeats up fast ,Simple controls,Great steam, gets rid of all the creases
chezzaDo enjoy the easy slide of the iron. Sorry no dont’s
FensThe iron works great. I would only improve it by making it a lighter weight. Great product for the price though.
DanielLove the ceramic plate
SueIt is easygoing. Light weight and amazing
RazaNice design and long flex which makes it easy to use. Like the different steam settings. Can feel a lite slippery over some fabrics. Overall a good iron.
KasThis iron is easy to use, not too heavy, a couple of steam levels and has a little gripper to hold the cord in place.
PollyReasonable price fab design and easy to use
NaraBrilliant iron, lightweight and glides through ironing effortlessly.
DiMy old iron finally gave up the ghost and had to be replaced. This one is so much lighter and far better designed than the previous one that it was a blessing in disguise!!
TheLaundryFairyEasy to use iron, easy to fill the water steam button works great for ironing shirts would recommend
MeggieNice features and easy water refill and glides over clothes with ease. Good length of cord and good colour of product.
JeffersGreat iron. Looks stylish and is very lightweight making it easy to use.
GillLight weight and does exactly what it should
GarryThis was bought to replace a black iron of another brand, which lasted about a fortnight before flaking. This is significantly better. Lighter, larger tank which is both easy to fill and see. The power cable feels a little over the 2m advertised length - no bad thing. In short - it does exactly what it's meant to do.Unlike its predecessor.
SirCliveI took time to choose which iron to purchase. Very happy with it. Lovely design, light and easy to use and excellent value.
AnnieCeramic soleplate glides nicely and gives a neat finish. Big plus for me is that I can see how much water I've put in for steam ironing - my old iron was dark grey, with no way of checking the level! All round good product; very happy so far.
LizzieThe EasySpeed Plus iron speeds up your ironing with its powerful steam output and triple precision tip. With even heat distribution across the soleplate, you can speed through ironing even your most difficult garments.
Philips Brand PromisePhilips is a No. 1 Global Ironing Brand* with over 65 years expertise in ironing technology and innovation.
FeaturesSteam output is measured in grams of weight as it leaves the soleplate. The heavier the output the deeper the steam can reach into the fabric layers for longer lasting crease removal. This steam iron has a powerful continuous steam output of 35 g per minute for consistently fast results and a 120 g steam boost for stubborn crease removal. The carefully crafted soleplate is designed so that the steam output is evenly distributed - this means less ironing strokes are needed to get excellent crease removal.
Vertical steamThe iron can be used to steam vertically with enough power to remove creases and refresh curtains or hanging clothes such as suit jackets or dresses.
Ceramic soleplatePhilips ceramic soleplate glides easily on all fabrics for effortless ironing.
Drip stop systemThe drip stop system lets you iron delicate fabrics at low temperatures without having to worry about water droplet marks.
Triple Precision tipThe tip of this Philips iron is precise in 3 ways: it has a pointed tip, button groove and a sleek design of the nose. Triple Precision tip enables you to reach even the most tricky areas with your iron, e.g. around the buttons or between the pleats.
The spray function produces a fine mist that evenly moistens the fabric making it easier to iron out creases.
Deep descaleThe scale clean slider easily removes scale out of your iron. To maintain the performance of your Philips steam iron you should use this scale clean function approximately once a month.
Safety auto offTo save energy, the appliance switches off automatically when it has not been moved for 8 minutes when left standing on its heel. When left on the soleplate or on the side, it only takes 30 seconds before the iron shuts off – ensuring you safety and peace of mind.
Quick heat up2300 W ensures your iron is ready to use in under 1 minute.
*Euromonitor data, 2002-2013
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Brand | Philips |
Model Number | GC2048/80 |
Colour | Purple |
Item Weight | 1.2 Kg |
Product Dimensions | 29 x 15 x 12.4 cm |
Capacity | 0.27 litres |
Power / Wattage | 2300 watts |
Material | Ceramic |
Steam Output | 35 grams_per_minute |
Auto Shutoff | No |
Energy Efficiency Class | A+ to F |
Noise Level | 1 dB |
Runtime | 1 minutes |
Special Features | continuous steam |