- The replacement line for this product is Philips GC8320 Pressurised Ironing System With 5 Bar Steam Pressure and 1.4L Water Tank. It is a powerful yet surprisingly compact ironing system that produces non-stop, high pressure steam, making ironing fast and easy.
Technical Details
- The extra large 1.4 l water tank reduces the need of refilling.
- Steam is ready at maximum level in 2 minutes.
- Continuous steam output up to 110 g/min.
- The iron is lightweight, making ironing easy and effortless.
- Up to 4.5 bars of steam pressure for fast ironing.
- Combining maximum steam output with high pressure, the steam penetrates deep into fabrics, giving exceptionally fast results, even on difficult fabrics.
- Steam boost up to 120 g/min helps to easily remove stubborn creases.
- The unique Steam Tip combines a particularly pointed front of the soleplate with special elongated steam slots in the tip, to reach right into the smallest and most difficult areas for the best ironing results.
- Continuous vertical steam: For use on hanging fabrics: Optimal vent pattern For the best steam distribution
- Smooth gliding: Careeza soleplate for exceptional gliding on all fabrics
- Overheat safety stop and prevents the boiler from overheating
- Stable heel rest keeps the iron stable when standing
- Four rubber feet ensure the stand does not slip
- Suitable for tap water
- Extra-large water inlet for fast, easy filling
- Steam trigger lock gives steam without needing to press down
- Extra-long cord for maximum reach
- Extra-long hose for maximum reach
- Crystal Clear water tank Highly visible water level
- Calc clean function - Simply rinse the boiler every 10 ironing sessions
- Inox boiler with external heating element - Calcium will not stick to the boiler wall.
- Cord & hose storage For a neat storage of cord and hose.
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Product Description
The GC8220 is a compact powerful pressurized ironing system that produces non-stop steam to make ironing easier and faster. Thanks to the large 1.4L water tank you can iron without interruption. When the water tank is empty you can easily detach it and refill it immediately. The footprint of the base is not bigger than an A4 paper. The steam pressure up to 4.5 bar penetrates deep into the fibres giving an exceptionally fast and professional result. A constant steam rate up to 110g/min and Careeza soleplate with steam tip boost of up to 120g/min delivers excellent ironing results even in the most difficult to reach places.
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68 of 69 people found the following review helpful
Well, what can I say? If I tell you that I bought this item last week and as soon as I got it I steamed (literally!) through 4 weeks - YES! 4 WEEKS - worth of ironing - in just 2 hours and actually enjoyed it that should tell you how brilliant this machine is!
I actually HATE ironing and am ashamed to say that I usually iron as little as possible if I can get away with it, pulling things out of the ironing basket on a "need to wear" basis! However, after seeing my daughter with her new budget steam iron I decided to do some research for myself. And this is the one I decided upon. I'm so glad I did!
You can get budget priced steam generating irons at a about a third of the price of this one which, Im sure, work well. However, my research made me realise the points that I personally needed. These are:
1. Detachable water tank so I dont have to carry the whole thing to the sink to empty or fill
2. Variable steam pressure - there are 4 settings for steam so ironing more delicate or lighter fabrics is a breeze!
3. Mega shot of steam at 4.5bar pressure - WOW! This really gets the creases out of hard to iron cotton duvets and jeans without a hitch.
4. Option to dry iron - no problem
5. Minimum noise - the pump comes on only when needed for just a few seconds and is quite quiet - I had no problems listening to the radio and telly whilst ironing
6. The iron itself is a great shape and makes it easy to get between buttons or do shoulders of shirts etc.
7. Extra steam at the tip of the soleplate for those hard to reach places
8. Very very large water capacity - 1.4 litres. It ran for the full 2 hours without needing to be refilled - brilliant!
I could go on but suffice to say that this was a fantastic buy and Im really pleased with it.
One word - the instructions say that it comes with a filler cup which was not included in the packaging - when I phoned Phillips they said that they have stopped putting these in to save on packing and unnecessaries. I must admit that it isnt a problem and all hail to Phillips for being environmentally friendly but I wish they had put an adendum in the booklet so I knew not to expect it!
All in all a brilliant purchase and a very good price from Amazon when you include postage. However, I got mine from Argos for £129.99 simply because I wanted it quickly. Go buy!
I actually HATE ironing and am ashamed to say that I usually iron as little as possible if I can get away with it, pulling things out of the ironing basket on a "need to wear" basis! However, after seeing my daughter with her new budget steam iron I decided to do some research for myself. And this is the one I decided upon. I'm so glad I did!
You can get budget priced steam generating irons at a about a third of the price of this one which, Im sure, work well. However, my research made me realise the points that I personally needed. These are:
1. Detachable water tank so I dont have to carry the whole thing to the sink to empty or fill
2. Variable steam pressure - there are 4 settings for steam so ironing more delicate or lighter fabrics is a breeze!
3. Mega shot of steam at 4.5bar pressure - WOW! This really gets the creases out of hard to iron cotton duvets and jeans without a hitch.
4. Option to dry iron - no problem
5. Minimum noise - the pump comes on only when needed for just a few seconds and is quite quiet - I had no problems listening to the radio and telly whilst ironing
6. The iron itself is a great shape and makes it easy to get between buttons or do shoulders of shirts etc.
7. Extra steam at the tip of the soleplate for those hard to reach places
8. Very very large water capacity - 1.4 litres. It ran for the full 2 hours without needing to be refilled - brilliant!
I could go on but suffice to say that this was a fantastic buy and Im really pleased with it.
One word - the instructions say that it comes with a filler cup which was not included in the packaging - when I phoned Phillips they said that they have stopped putting these in to save on packing and unnecessaries. I must admit that it isnt a problem and all hail to Phillips for being environmentally friendly but I wish they had put an adendum in the booklet so I knew not to expect it!
All in all a brilliant purchase and a very good price from Amazon when you include postage. However, I got mine from Argos for £129.99 simply because I wanted it quickly. Go buy!
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
I consider myself something of an expert on irons! I run a guest house and tea room and have worked my way through many different makes and models. The tank size of this model means I am not constantly having to refill it. When the machine pumps water from the tank it takes only a short time without any realy interruption to ironing (something of a bug bear with the Tefal model I had). It's lightweight which is easy on the wrists when you have to do as much ironing as I do and the extra long cord from the iron to the main tank is very useful indeed (something my Polti didn't have).
The sole plate glides easily over the fabric and the steam pressure is great for getting out stubborn creases (even for sheets which have been dried in the tumble dryer).
I really do think this machine is well worth the money and I can't speak highly enough about it.
I ordered it on on Saturday evening via Amazon and received it Tuesday - Really pleased.
The sole plate glides easily over the fabric and the steam pressure is great for getting out stubborn creases (even for sheets which have been dried in the tumble dryer).
I really do think this machine is well worth the money and I can't speak highly enough about it.
I ordered it on on Saturday evening via Amazon and received it Tuesday - Really pleased.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
I have had my Phillips GC8220 Steam System Iron for almost a year now. It was brilliant for the first few months or so but I noticed that the water tank was leaking. It started as a trickle and evenually the leak soaked through a well folded towel in next to no time. In my despair I sealed all the joints with stong adhesive glue. It did the trick and I am back ironing as happily as ever. Apart from the leak it does the job of ironing really well.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Noise noise noise
While this iron gets the job done and cuts down on ironing time, it isn't half noisy! When it is pressurising, you get a deafening droning noise that can last for up to 20 seconds. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dave Brennan
only lasted two years
I bought this from Amazon in April 2009 and was thrilled with it despite the high price. However, it has now stopped working properly (no steam coming through unless hose held in... Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Baker
Leak, leak, leak
This iron has been a disaster. It's the water tank. We are on our third in 2.5 years and this has now fractured. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Lullaboo
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Published 16 months ago by John DG Ledger
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Published 21 months ago by penelope
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Published on 28 Feb 2010 by Mrs. Christine A. Allan
Which? gets it wrong - again.
I bought this iron just over 2 years ago (Nov 07) because it was a Which? best buy. My wife hasn't been happy with it from the word go. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2010 by P. J. A. Jennings
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Christmas Present
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Published on 29 Dec 2009 by D. Bickley
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I purchased this item after reading alot of the reviews already placed. I can honestly say that my ironing time has decreased immensly. Read more
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