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The 2600 watt power tool for ironing--more power, more steam, more performance
Powerful steam output for great ironing results
170g steam boost
Steam tip
Drip-stop system
2.5m cord
Double active calc system
This powerful and easy-to-use iron comes with the most robust soleplate of all Philips irons. Nothing can scratch this iron while it glides smoothly over your garment. The powerful steam boost helps you to easily blast creases away.
Fast and powerful crease removal
Features 2600 watts of power for quick heat-up and powerful performance, a water spray button, vertical steam, constant steam output of up to 50g/minute for better crease removal and a steam boost function of up to 170g/minute to tackle even the toughest creases.
Durable, scratch-resistant soleplate
The tough anodilium soleplate offers effortless gliding on all types of fabric, excellent scratch-resistance and durability, and is easy to clean.
Steam tip allows you to use steam in hard-to-reach areas
This iron’s unique steam combines the prominently pointed front of the soleplate with special elongated steam slots in the tip, to reach into the smallest and most difficult areas for the best ironing results.
No water drips for safe ironing
Philips’ drip-stop system lets you steam iron delicate fabrics at low temperatures without having to worry about stains from water droplets, keeping your garments spotless while ironing.
Convenient to fill
The GC4890/02 Azur steam iron has a water tank capacity of 335ml and is so easy to fill with water and empty thanks to the extra-large opening door of the water tank. This iron is suitable for use with tap water.
Easy to use
This iron features a soft grip handle so it’s easy to hold and manoeuvre, as well as a cord clip for compact cord storage and 360 degree swivel 2.5m cord for freedom and ease of movement.
Calc clean function
The calc clean function removes scale and impurities. Regular calc cleaning is important to keep your iron performing with an optimal amount of steam, especially if you are using hard water from the tap to fill your iron. Follow the instructions in the information leaflet included with the iron for full details on the calc cleaning process.
Technical specifications
Weight: 1.6kg. Voltage: 220-240V.
Product Description
This powerful and easy-to-use iron comes with the most robust soleplate of all Philips irons. Nothing can scratch this iron while it glides smoothly over your garment. The powerful steam boost helps you to easily blast creases away.
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219 of 225 people found the following review helpful
By Susan Belcher
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I've been using this iron for about a month and I am absolutely delighted with it.
After reading the user guide (which appears to be generic and dependent on the user to sort out which of the possible options is included with their iron) to see if there was anything specific I needed to do before using it, the iron was plugged in and set to work.
The first thing of note is the water tank, which has see-through sides - so you can see your water level rather than having to swing the iron around and judge by the sloshing sound inside. It is 335mls in size, so you should not have to stop ironing as many times in order to refill it. Which brings me to my second item of note.
There are 6 steam settings on the iron; however, if you need to add more water to the tank you must make sure that the steam setting is at zero for your own safety. Obviously, the higher the steam setting the more water you will use, so being able to see the water level is important.
The steam is at a base power of 50g/min with a 170g/min steam boost. Not being technically minded I'm not sure about these figures but I can say it is powerful enough to steam velvet successfully.
Using the iron is easy. The controls are, thankfully, very straightforward. Once you have plugged it in and switched it on, you turned the control disc under the handle to the type of material that you are ironing and the temperature light will indicate when the iron has reached the correct heat.
If you need steam then you push the slider to the strength of continuous steam that you need, or press the button for a short burst of steam. You also have the ability to spray some water from the iron to aid with any stubborn creases.
The cable is 2.... Read more ›
After reading the user guide (which appears to be generic and dependent on the user to sort out which of the possible options is included with their iron) to see if there was anything specific I needed to do before using it, the iron was plugged in and set to work.
The first thing of note is the water tank, which has see-through sides - so you can see your water level rather than having to swing the iron around and judge by the sloshing sound inside. It is 335mls in size, so you should not have to stop ironing as many times in order to refill it. Which brings me to my second item of note.
There are 6 steam settings on the iron; however, if you need to add more water to the tank you must make sure that the steam setting is at zero for your own safety. Obviously, the higher the steam setting the more water you will use, so being able to see the water level is important.
The steam is at a base power of 50g/min with a 170g/min steam boost. Not being technically minded I'm not sure about these figures but I can say it is powerful enough to steam velvet successfully.
Using the iron is easy. The controls are, thankfully, very straightforward. Once you have plugged it in and switched it on, you turned the control disc under the handle to the type of material that you are ironing and the temperature light will indicate when the iron has reached the correct heat.
If you need steam then you push the slider to the strength of continuous steam that you need, or press the button for a short burst of steam. You also have the ability to spray some water from the iron to aid with any stubborn creases.
The cable is 2.... Read more ›
103 of 106 people found the following review helpful
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Its funny everything I buy these days uses less energy; or is more efficient; except for my new Iron. A year ago I reviewed the previous Azur and was impressed by its steam generating ability and how much lighter it was than my considerably older iron. In 2011 the New GC4890 Azur uses 200 Watts more power taking it to 2600 Watts; which is almost a 10% increase over the previous model and a poke in the eye for mother earth. Having now used a more powerful Iron I am more convinced that having more power in your iron makes quite a big difference when using it. Its immediately noticeable in two places; it heats up very quickly and its able to generate an awful lot of steam without stopping. Both of these mean that the Iron is on power for less time so hopefully balances out the extra power required.
To my eyes the GC4890 Azur has a nicer design than the last model (and the black and silver colour scheme looked good.) The controls are clear and easy to read with bold red on black. I think the water tank is overly fiddly to use - there is a seal to stop it leaking back out and I don't think it opens far enough as the door gets in the way of the spout when you are filling the iron. The baseplate on my Iron is new so it glides really well as they all do last years ceramic base plate held up well; hopefully the new Anodilium baseplate is a step forward but only time will tell.
Once you have filled the tank you are ready to go; setting the temperature and plugging it in it heats up very quickly and seems able to generate steam in under a minute. One big step forward with this iron is you have more control over the temperature and there are clear indicators if the temperature is changing on the handle.... Read more ›
To my eyes the GC4890 Azur has a nicer design than the last model (and the black and silver colour scheme looked good.) The controls are clear and easy to read with bold red on black. I think the water tank is overly fiddly to use - there is a seal to stop it leaking back out and I don't think it opens far enough as the door gets in the way of the spout when you are filling the iron. The baseplate on my Iron is new so it glides really well as they all do last years ceramic base plate held up well; hopefully the new Anodilium baseplate is a step forward but only time will tell.
Once you have filled the tank you are ready to go; setting the temperature and plugging it in it heats up very quickly and seems able to generate steam in under a minute. One big step forward with this iron is you have more control over the temperature and there are clear indicators if the temperature is changing on the handle.... Read more ›
72 of 74 people found the following review helpful
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The thing about Philips Azur irons is that they tend to be a bit on the big/heavy side, and that has pros as well as cons.
On the pro side, a bit of heft, coupled with a super glide sole plate means that you use less effort to just push it over the creases. In tests we did, we had some overly dried shirts and chinos and the Azur made mincemeat of all of the creases ... there is steam a-plenty on tap, and with a decent reservoir of water, enough for a good 30 mins of ironing (who wants to do more than that anyway). We also tried it on some more complicated pleated material and again, the Azur rose to the occasion ... but it also highlighted one of the cons.
If you are gliding over creases the heft is useful, if you are doing more complicated stuff, having to constantly lift the iron, then the weight becomes more noticeable ... at about 1.8KG with some water on board it feels heavy at the end of an ironing pile.
I am not a great fan of red on black print on the dial ... I find it a pretty challenging combination to read, so would have preferred white on black (but I am going for an eye test later ... maybe it is just me). I do like the silicon dial, It moves very freely, and hopefully should not suffer the fate of old irons with plastic dials that used to stick.
I have pretty big hands, and my wife has quite small hands, we both find the soft grip handle quite comfortable. It is too early to see how the de-calc function works, but we have had Philips irons in the past and they have worked fine.
All in all, a good basic workman like iron that should give years of service.
On the pro side, a bit of heft, coupled with a super glide sole plate means that you use less effort to just push it over the creases. In tests we did, we had some overly dried shirts and chinos and the Azur made mincemeat of all of the creases ... there is steam a-plenty on tap, and with a decent reservoir of water, enough for a good 30 mins of ironing (who wants to do more than that anyway). We also tried it on some more complicated pleated material and again, the Azur rose to the occasion ... but it also highlighted one of the cons.
If you are gliding over creases the heft is useful, if you are doing more complicated stuff, having to constantly lift the iron, then the weight becomes more noticeable ... at about 1.8KG with some water on board it feels heavy at the end of an ironing pile.
I am not a great fan of red on black print on the dial ... I find it a pretty challenging combination to read, so would have preferred white on black (but I am going for an eye test later ... maybe it is just me). I do like the silicon dial, It moves very freely, and hopefully should not suffer the fate of old irons with plastic dials that used to stick.
I have pretty big hands, and my wife has quite small hands, we both find the soft grip handle quite comfortable. It is too early to see how the de-calc function works, but we have had Philips irons in the past and they have worked fine.
All in all, a good basic workman like iron that should give years of service.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great iron
Needed a new iron as old one broke. Bought a middle of the range but it felt too plastic & lightweight. This is perfect. Sturdy but not heavy, nice long flex & stylish black. Read more
Published 18 hours ago by Anita Timmis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Let me start by saying I hate ironing!
However, moving from a cheapy iron to this one, even though technically this Philips one is rated only 200w higher than our old one, there really is no comparison! Read more
Published 2 days ago by Mr. C. D. Wilcox
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth every penny
Well made.
Accurate temperature control.
Very quick to heat up.
Larger than average water tank.
Smooth operation. Read more
Accurate temperature control.
Very quick to heat up.
Larger than average water tank.
Smooth operation. Read more
Published 3 days ago by M J MOOHAN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend
This iron purchased for a family member as I have one and highly recommend, it makes ironing a lot easier.
Published 6 days ago by Linda Jones
2.0 out of 5 stars
Bad choice
I am writing about this iron 11 months after purchase maybe someone will be happy know it that this iron geting break down around 6 months after. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Edyta Marciniuk
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Best iron i have ever had , heat and steam are enough to have pleasure experience in ironing !! I would recommend this product as it is really good one ...
Published 10 days ago by Katrin
4.0 out of 5 stars
Philips Azur Iron
This iron makes a very good job of eliminating creases. It is not too heavy and glides across the fabric well. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Katie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great iron
I have used all types of iron,but this with the added technology seems pretty good,and i think will last longer previous ones.
Published 14 days ago by DINNY
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great iron.
Best iron we have owned. The only drawback is that the water chamber needs filling regularly. Good weight and design, would buy one of these again. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Mr David Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great iron for £50
For the price I paid, it felt like I got a great bargain. This iron has made ironing less stressful as I it doesnot require much to get the creases due to the extra amount of steam... Read more
Published 15 days ago by mo
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