Philips PerfectCare Elite Advanced GC9682/80 Steam Iron, 2700W, 8 bars, 165g/min continuous steam, 600g steam boost, T-ionicGlide soleplate, OptimalTemp technology, 1.8L tank, Easy De-Calc Plus system, Gold/Black Automatic steam releaseThe intelligent DynamiQ sensor detects the movements of the iron, automatically releasing steam when you need it and automatically stopping it when the iron is standing still. Guaranteed 0 burns on all types of fabrics. No temperature setting requiredThanks to OptimalTEMP technology, you don't have to sort your clothes in advance and change the temperature settings depending on the fabric. Now ironing is 100% safe! Very easy to iron Thanks to the very powerful steam jet and the low weight of the iron, the PerfectCare ironing station is ideal for vertical ironing, to remove creases from drapes, curtains or clothes with applications. Descaling system The Easy De-Calc Plus system warns you when you need to descale the ironing station, which extends its lifespan. Up to 1.8 liter water tank The large removable tank makes the ironing process easier for long sessions, without the need for frequent refilling. Automatic safety shut-off The iron turns off automatically after a few minutes of non-use, for safety and to save energy. Steam jet released automatically. DynamiQ smart technology The DynamiQ smart sensor is the most advanced motion sensor developed for ironing stations. It is located in the iron handle to detect all its movements with great precision. With this information, steam is automatically released when you need it and automatically stops when the iron is stationary, so you can iron easier and faster. No risk of burns. Even when you leave the iron on your clothes for a longer period of time OptimalTEMP technology ensures an ideal, constant soleplate temperature, which in combination with the powerful steam jet removes even the most difficult creases, while being 100% safe for all ironable fabrics. Therefore, it is not necessary to always put the iron on the base. Now you can leave it with the soleplate on the ironing board or on your clothes. Even in such a situation - it will never burn them. No more need to worry about changing the temperature settings depending on the fabric. Thanks to the intelligent OptimalTEMP technology With the latest OptimalTEMP technology, forget about checking labels and sorting clothes. There is no need to change the temperature settings and you can safely iron any ironable fabrics. You don't have to wait for the iron to cool down to iron a more delicate material, such as linen or silk. The most powerful steam jet for effective crease removal The powerful steam jet of up to 520 g easily copes with thick materials. The steam penetrates deep into the fabric and softens its fibers, thus removing even the most stubborn creases. Vertical ironing. Thanks to the low weight of the iron and the powerful steam jet, don't waste time setting up the ironing board. Now delicate draperies, curtains or dresses with applications will be easier to iron than before! It's very easy to iron vertically with the super-light PerfectCare iron, which weighs only 800 grams and has a powerful steam jet. Excellent gliding and high durability. T-IonicGlide soleplate Ironing is easier and faster thanks to the modern T-IonicGlide soleplate. It is made of stainless steel, which is twice as hard as aluminum, and coated with 6 layers of Titanium. This makes it extremely scratch-resistant, gliding easily on fabrics. Uninterrupted ironing for up to 2 hours. Large, removable water tankYou can iron several clothes without a break, in uninterrupted sessions of up to 2 hours! When the light that announces that the tank is empty lights up, you can easily refill it, directly from the tap. Efficient and silent ironingThe noise generally made by ironing stations is reduced to a minimum with the help of special silence filters. The noise-absorbing platform reduces the sounds of vibrations of the base. With this solution, the noise made by the powerful steam jet will not prevent you from doing other activities while ironing, such as watching TV, talking on the phone or listening to music. Auto-off function Even if you leave the iron unattended on the ironing board or directly on the clothes, you don't have to worry. After a few minutes of inactivity, it will automatically turn off, for safety and to save energy. Secure the iron for transport Lock the iron to the base station and carry it without the risk of accidentally touching the soleplate as ECO mode Saves energy when ironing clothes that require less steam. Up to 30% less energy consumption, maintaining the same ironing results. Extends the life of the ironing station To maintain maximum steam output and to avoid white or brown stains on your clothes, regularly clean the ironing station of limescale and hard water deposits. EASY DE-CALC PLUS function Easy De-Calc Plus collects limescale regularly, and the indicator and sound signal inform you that the tank needs to be emptied. All you have to do is remove the button and throw away the limescale water. Step 1Before continuing, the appliance must be completely cool. Let it cool down for at least 2 hours. Step 2Be extremely careful and make sure that the appliance is unplugged. Step 3Place a container (with a capacity of at least 250 ml) under the EASY DE-CALC button and turn the button to the left. Step 4Remove the EASY DE-CALC button and pour out the limescale water. Fix it back in place after emptying by turning the button to the right. How do you activate the steam jet of your Philips iron?The powerful jet of your Philips iron removes even the most stubborn creases. To start the steam jet, press the steam activation button twice. How often should you empty the water tank of your Philips iron? We recommend that you empty the water tank of your Philips iron after each use to increase its lifespan. Why are there traces of moisture inside the water tank of your Philips iron? To ensure its optimal performance, the Philips iron has been tested for water operation at the factory. The appearance of water droplets in the tank is normal. The product has not been used before. The Decalc indicator is flashing. Why? When the orange Decalc indicator on your iron is flashing, you need to descale it. Follow the steps below to remove limescale from your Philips iron: -Wait until the iron has cooled down: we recommend that you only descale the iron when it has cooled down completely. Wait two hours after use or remove the scale before using the appliance.-Place the iron over a sink: it is best to remove the scale in this way. Make sure that the Descale button on the iron is above the sink. After unscrewing the button, the water will drain from the iron into the sink. If you do not have space to place the device over a sink, make sure you have a large bowl to collect the water.-Remove the Descale button: unscrew it by turning it to the left. Remember to keep the iron over the sink or bowl while doing this. The container will be emptied and the dirty water will drain from the iron.-Put the Descale button back in: screw the Descale button back in by turning it to the right. Make sure the knob is screwed in tightly to avoid water leaks. -Fill the water tank and turn on the iron: after descaling, you can add water to the tank and turn on the iron. It will start to heat up and the blue indicator light will flash. -The next time you use the iron, the steam may start with a slight delay: because the iron has been completely emptied of water, the steam may start with a few seconds delay (maximum 30 seconds). This is normal after each descaling.