Philips GC4564/20 Azur Iron: Overview, specifications, pros / cons, reviews
Philips GC4564/20 Azur is one of the first Philips irons with a soleplate made of titanium. It is resistant to scratches, also prevents the formation of limescale (it simply "slips off").
It also glides much better than irons with ceramic pads. It does not affect the weight in any way, it does not weigh more than the other models in the Azur line. What else makes this iron different?
What do those who are already using it in practice think of it?
Synopsis of
Philips GC4564/20 Azur features
Philips GC4564/20 Azur iron supports functions:
- Continuous steam or at the touch of a button. You can adjust the density of the cloud of steam with a special handle.
- Steam blow. There is also a "turbo blow".
- Supports vertical steaming. Steam density can be adjusted in this position.
- Limescale protection. Removable reservoir, located at the back of the soleplate ("recessed" into the body, so you can not accidentally press on it).
- Anti-drip system. This is achieved by a special "angled" nozzle design that delivers steam at an angle. Another row of nozzles is used for direct steam impact.
- Splash function. At the touch of a button on the tank.
- Auto shut off if positioned horizontally (after 30 seconds). Auto power off after 8 minutes if stationary (motion sensor built in).
- Turbo-heating. Allows you to start ironing just 5 seconds after plugging the iron into the power grid.
Philips GC4564/20 Azur features
The key difference between Philips GC4564/20 Azur and all other irons in the Azur range is the titanium soleplate, which is scratch and chip resistant. And it is not a dusting or coating, but a full-fledged solid metal plate. The nozzles are evenly spaced, the front part of the "spout" is narrowed, which makes it easier to iron clothes with a very large number of transitions or folds.
The power cable is attached through a swivel joint. It is thicker in the part that connects to the iron, so it does not get tangled at all. But this is at the same time and the disadvantage - to store the iron will need more space (if you do not constantly use the ironing board).
And it is the Philips GC4564/20 Azur has one of the most powerful steam blows. Water consumption is up to 240 milliliters per minute. If you believe the reviews, with the help of this iron perform even the treatment of soft toys or furniture. Of course, the technique is not functionally designed for such a function, but the steam penetrates to a depth of almost 1.5 to 2 centimeters. Such characteristics can "boast" only stations for ironing.
Pros and cons of Philips GC4564/20 Azur
Buyers point to the following advantages of this iron:
- scratch- and chip-resistant soleplate;
- does not stick to synthetics at all, even if the steam is turned off;
- easy to refill;
- Limescale protection is effective.
Of the disadvantages:
- Uncomfortable thermostat;
- very rigid power cord, which sometimes still interferes when ironing things (especially if the ironing board is not used);
- high cost.
Technical specifications
Declared by the manufacturer of technical specifications Philips GC4564/20 Azur:
- Power consumption - up to 2600 watts.
- Water consumption - 50 grams at continuous flow, 240 grams at the steam blow.
- Weight - 1,66 kilograms.
- The length of the power cable is 2 meters.
Customer Reviews
The iron is not the most popular because of its high cost, so there are few reviews about it. But most of them are positive.
Victoria Goncharova
I fell for the ads on TV. My old iron broke right at that moment. I took this one, with a titanium soleplate. It irons very well, doesn't stick. But it only covers a small area, so it takes a long time to iron. The good thing is that it's not heavy at all. Of the drawbacks I can only say that the power cord sometimes gets in the way during ironing. I have been using it for 8 months now and it has not broken yet.
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