PerfectCare Expert

Steam generator iron

GC9231/02

PerfectCare Expert Steam generator iron

GC9231/02

Carefree ironing, no setting required

Iron any ironable garment from silk, to linen, to cotton, to cashmere...in any order, without having to adjust the settings. Your PerfectCare delivers ultra-fast results for all your garments without risking burning or making them shiny. Ironing is now truly simple. See all benefits

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PerfectCare Expert Steam generator iron

Carefree ironing, no setting required

Iron any ironable garment from silk, to linen, to cotton, to cashmere...in any order, without having to adjust the settings. Your PerfectCare delivers ultra-fast results for all your garments without risking burning or making them shiny. Ironing is now truly simple. See all benefits

Carefree ironing, no setting required

Detachable water tank for easy filling

  • Up to 6.5 bar pressure
  • 310 g steam boost
  • Carry lock
  • 1.5 l detachable water tank
Up to 6 bar pressure

Up to 6 bar pressure

The more steam, the faster the ironing. Consistent powerful steam is generated which penetrates deep inside the garments making ironing both faster and better. Steam power can be regulated to suit your needs.

Ready to use in 2 minutes with unlimited refill

Ready to use in 2 minutes with unlimited refill

Steam is ready to use in 2 minutes and can be refilled at any time during ironing.

Descale your appliance effectively and easily to prolong its lifespan

Descale your appliance effectively and easily to prolong its lifespan

Ultra-long-lasting steam performance: Philips' exclusive Easy De-Calc function provides the ideal way to get rid of limescale and extend the lifetime of your steam generator iron. Your iron will remind you to de-calc with light and sound. When your appliance is cold, simply open the Easy De-Calc knob and collect the dirty water and limescale in a cup.

New SteamGlide soleplate is Philips premium soleplate

New SteamGlide soleplate is Philips premium soleplate

The new SteamGlide soleplate is the best Philips soleplate. Is extremely scratch resistant, glides excellently and is easy to clean.

1.5 L detachable water tank, up to 2 hours of ironing

1.5 L detachable water tank, up to 2 hours of ironing

The water tank can be removed to be refilled easily under the tap. The large filling hole makes refilling fast. Thanks to the 1.5 L water tank capacity, you can iron up to 2 hours continuously without any refills.

Iron everything from jeans to silk with no temperature setting required

Iron everything from jeans to silk with no temperature setting required

Now you can iron everything from jeans to silk with no temperature setting required. Guaranteed no burn on all ironable fabrics. Revolutionary technology with both the Advanced Smart Control Processor, which precisely controls the soleplate temperature so that you don't need to, and the powerful cyclonic steam chamber, which delivers consistent, powerful steam, making ironing easier and faster.

Safe to leave the hot soleplate on the ironing board

Safe to leave the hot soleplate on the ironing board

The innovative Philips OptimalTEMP technology guarantees no burns on all ironable fabrics. During ironing, there is no need to put your iron back on the base station; just leave the hot iron soleplate directly on the garments or cotton ironing board cover without an additional resting accessory. It will not damage any of your ironable garments, or the board. This makes your ironing easier, with less wrist effort.

Lock your iron securely to the base station

Lock your iron securely to the base station

Your steam generator iron comes with a safety carry lock. You can lock your iron safely on the base, making it safer and reducing the risk of people touching the hot soleplate. You can also carry the steam generator easily.

Technical Specifications

  • Calc management

    Suitable for tap water
    Yes
    Calc clean reminder
    Yes
    Calc clean solution
    Easy De-calc
  • Technical specifications

    Packaging dimensions
    30.5 x 33.5 x 49.1  cm
    Weight of iron + base
    5  kg
    Product dimensions
    28.3 x 26.3 x 42.4  cm
    Weight of iron
    1.2  kg
  • Easy to use

    Filling and emptying water
    • Detachable water tank
    • Extra-large filling hole
    Safe for all fabrics
    Even for delicates such as silks
    Heat-up time
    2  min
    Water tank capacity
    1500  ml
    Refill any time
    Yes
    Storage solution
    Carry lock
    Cord freedom (swivel)
    180 degree cord freedom
    Cord storage
    Cord storage compartment
    Power cord length
    1.8  m
    Hose length
    1.7  m
    Hose storage
    Hose storage compartment
  • Fast and powerful crease removal

    Soleplate
    SteamGlide
    OptimalTEMP technology
    Yes
    Power
    2400  W
    Pressure
    Up to 6
    Safe rest
    yes
    Vertical steaming
    Yes
    Steam boost
    310  g
    Steam output control
    Yes
    Variable steam settings
    Yes
    Steam tip
    Yes

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