An electric iron is an indispensable item in any family. Modern models have gone far from their massive predecessors, which could only be ironed through wet gauze. Irons, which are now sold in stores, are multifunctional units that can cope with both the most delicate and rough, with many folds, fabric. These devices include the Philips GC 4425 iron. This model combines many useful features and options that turn tedious ironing into a comfortable and easy experience.
Model description
The case of the Philips GC 4425 iron is plastic, made in white-gray-blue. The front of the model is elongated and tapered.
A transparent cover with a seal is located above the opening for pouring water - it prevents drops of liquid from splashing out when ironing. The hole itself is enlarged in diameter, which allows you to fill the iron directly from the tap by opening a small jet. The back of the device is extended. This allows it to be placed steadily on the ironing board. The long three-meter network cable has a swivel mount. This type of connection prevents abrasion of the cord, increasing its life.
Technicalspecifications
Power of the model is 2400 W. Accordingly, when turned on, this electrical appliance heats up in a matter of seconds. The power of the iron matters in houses with old wiring. With such indicators (2.5 kW), the load on the network is quite significant and can lead to “knocking out” traffic jams. The volume of the internal tank is 350 ml.
Steam Boost on Philips GC 4425
In addition to the power of the heating element, the magnitude of the steam boost in the Philips GC 4425 iron is of great importance. The characteristic of such a plan is very important, because it depends on how effectively the household appliance will cope with coarse folds and heavy fabrics.
This model has a constant steam output of 40 g/min. This means that for a minute of work with continuous steaming, the iron can use 40 grams of water. Steam boost (one-time release at maximum power) is equal to 100 g / min in this model - 2.5 times more than with constant mode. This function is used when you need to iron a heavily wrinkled fabric or laundry that has been folded in several layers.
Vertical steam
As evidenced by the reviews, many buyers are willing to buy a Philips GC 4425 iron just because of this feature. Not everyone can afford to buy a steamer (for financial reasons or due to lack of storage).
Yes, and you don’t have to smooth vertically hanging thingsevery day (the function of vertical steaming is required in this case - when you need to straighten curtains or a blouse made of delicate fabrics). However, this option also has disadvantages, as evidenced by consumer reviews. Iron "Philips 4425" is quite heavy and massive, and it is inconvenient to hold it on weight for a long time. Therefore, the option can only be useful if it is used from time to time.
Sprinkling and steaming
Steam intensity can be adjusted. There is a 7-position switch on the handle of the iron. The higher the number is set, the more intense the process of steam humidification will go, reaching a maximum of 40 g / min. In addition, there is a spray function - when a scattered stream of water hits from the hole located in the front of the Philips GC 4425 Azur iron.
Spray and steam boost are controlled by two black buttons, positioned so that they are easy to press when ironing.
Auto power off
Unlike vertical steaming, this feature is not very common in modern models. Although in some families it is essential. An iron with this function automatically turns off after 30 seconds if the soleplate is placed horizontally and after 8 minutes if it is placed vertically. This option is implemented due to the built-in motion sensors. Thus, the owner may not be afraid of a fire in the apartment if the iron is accidentally left on on the board. True, there is an automatic shutdown andminuses. Some owners note that the iron has time to turn off while they shift or straighten things on the ironing board. If you pick up the device, the motion sensors will work, and it will start heating up again.
Extra sole
Delicate Fabric Protector - an additional sole for delicate fabrics that is worn over the main one. This is another interesting feature of the Philips 4425 model. Not all fabrics can be ironed with an iron heated to the maximum. However, at low temperatures, a steam function may be required. The difficulty lies in the fact that a slightly heated iron copes poorly with this task. For intensive steaming, the heating temperature is simply not enough. In this case, an additional perforated sole comes to the rescue. The base of the iron is heated to the maximum, there is an intense vaporization. The additional sole does not heat up, and the holes in it do not prevent moisture from escaping.
Protection against leakage
Surely many housewives are familiar with the situation when drops of water flow out of the iron onto clean sheets and leave yellow spots on it. This is why many prefer to dry iron.
To avoid this situation, manufacturers have installed anti-drip protection (the so-called “drop-stop”) in the Philips GC 4425 02 iron. A special bimetallic plate blocks access to the vaporization chamber at low heating temperatures. As a result, the iron does not leak duringwork.
SteamGlide
SteamGlide is a Philips patented technology. Models with such a sole are covered with an alloy that is durable and smooth to the touch, on which a metal button or lock will not be damaged. The tapered nose is another feature of the Philips GC 4425 iron platform. Reviews say that it easily smoothes fabric in hard-to-reach places - such as the corners of folds, cuffs or collars. A lot of this is facilitated by the presence of holes on the spout of the iron for steam to escape.
Operating instructions
The instruction manual describes the operating modes of the iron, as well as care requirements. Separately, it is possible to note the cleaning of the device from scale. In addition to the built-in cartridge, which functions constantly and does not require replacement, owners are invited to perform steam cleaning once every two weeks. To do this, fill the tank and heat the Philips GC 4425 iron to the maximum temperature. The instruction recommends turning off the device after that and, raising it above the sink, press the Calc-Clean button on the body. The rust that has accumulated inside the tank will come out with the steam. If necessary, cleaning can be repeated. The procedure is recommended to be carried out monthly, if the hostess uses hard tap water for steaming - once every two weeks.
Reviews
Since the Philips 4425 iron belongs to the models of the middle price category, there were a lot of people who wanted to buy it. Feedback on this device is more than positive. The hostesses note that the iron irons well and they do not have toseveral times to drive in the same place to straighten the folds. This is facilitated not only by the quality of the sole coating, but also by the weight of the household appliance. Not too light that you don't have to press on it when ironing, but not so heavy that your hand gets tired of it.
The non-stick perforated soleplate is another advantage of the Philips GC 4425 Azur iron. The reviews of the hostesses indicate that the villi of the fabric practically do not stick to it when the temperature regime is violated, and those that still stick to the surface are easily removed with a soapy damp cloth. Due to the large number of holes, the fabric is moistened evenly. The model has proven to be quite reliable, breakdowns are rare. An important plus is the two-year warranty provided by the manufacturer. Pleases hostesses and modern stylish design, convenient arrangement of buttons, non-slip ergonomic handle. But not everyone uses the extra nozzle. But automatic shutdown is an absolute plus of the model.
