Philips 8500 series
Pressurised steam
generator
1.6 l
AUTO CORD
GC8560
Great results, minimum effort
No compromise.
Powerful yet convenient, this ironing system produces continuous steam at high pressure.
The large detachable water tank can be refilled any time and anywhere, making your
ironing fast and easy.
Fast and powerful ironing
• Up to 200 g/min Steam boost for tough wrinkle removal
• Up to 5 bars of steam pressure for fast ironing
• Continuous steam up to 120 g/min
Comfortable ironing
• Ergonomic and lightweight 1.2 kg iron
Easy to use
• Easy one touch cord storage — just press the button
• Detachable 1.6 l water tank
Reduce energy consumption
• Save 20% energy and 40% water consumption
Hassle-free scale removal
• Permanent anti-calc tablets inside delay scale build up
• Easy rinsing without accessories
Pressurised steam generator
1.6 l AUTO CORD
GC8560/02
Highlights
Anti-calc Tablets
Permanent anti-calc tablets delay the formation of
scale build up ensuring better protection for your
system iron
Continuous steam up to 120 g/m
Continuous steam output up to 120 g/min thanks to
the small amounts of water that are pumped into the
boiler each time. For perfect and fast crease removal.
Eco-setting
Save 20% energy and 40% water consumption by
selecting the eco-setting. The eco-setting offers the
most energy efficient way to obtain perfect ironing
results.
Steam boost up to 200 g/min
Steam boost enables you to easily remove even the
most stubborn creases.
Up to 5 bars of steam pressure
Automatic cord winder
Thanks to the automatic cord winder, you can just
press the button to automatically retract the power
cord.
Detachable 1.6 l water tank
A large water tank capacity enables you to iron with
steam without having to refill. The tank can hold a
large amount of water so you can iron for up to 3
hours uninterrupted. Being detachable, you can
easily re-fill the tank any time. It gives you endless,
powerful steam.
Ergonomic iron
Specifications
Comfortable ironing
• Ergonomic iron design
• Suitable for tap water: The iron is suitable for use
th tap water
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• Heat resistant iron resting mat
• Large detachable water tank for easy refilling
• Extra long cord for maximum reach: 1.8 m
• Extra long hose for maximum reach: 1.9 m
Safe ironing
• Overheat safety stop: Prevents the boiler from
overheating
Smooth gliding
• SteamGlide soleplate
Easy set-up and storage
• Cord and hose storage: For neat storage of cord
and hose
• Automatic cord winder
• Easy hose storage hook
• Carry-lock: Lock and carry y
with one hand
Technical specifications
• Voltage: 230 V
• Frequency: 50–60 Hz
•Cord length: 1.8 m
• Boiler wattage: 1200 W
• Iron wattage: 800 W
• Hose length: 1.9 m
•Start-up time: 2 minute(s)
Full control
• Iron temperature ready light
• Steam-ready light: Indicato
steam level is reached
• Variable steam settings to suit every garment:
ariable steam settings to suit every garment
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• Water tank empty light: Indicator shows when
water tan
k needs refilling
Longer lifetime
• Inox boiler with external heating element: Anti-
corrosion steam chamber
• Calc-Clean: Simply rinse the boiler every 10
ning sessions
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our system effortlessly
r shows when right
Double your ironing speed with pressurised steam.
Pressurised steam penetrates deep into fabrics,
making your ironing fast and easy, even on difficult
fabrics.
Issue date 2011-02-04
Version: 3.0.1
The ergonomic design of the iron facilitates
comfortable ironing by putting less strain on the
wrist. The upwardly sloping handle ensures a natural
position reducing strain during ironing. The iron
design also prevents the repetitive movements
caused by placing an iron on its heel. The iron is light
(1.2 kg) for an easy and comfortable ironing
xperience.
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Easy Rinsing
In order to improve the lifetime of your system iron
we recommend you rinse the inside of your system
base. This has been made easily accessible with the
easy rinse knob. You don`t need any accessories to
rinse your system iron.
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All Rights reserved.
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Electronics N.V. or their respective owners.
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Easily removes creases
• Continuous vertical steam: For hanging fabrics
• Optimal vent pattern: For the best steam
distribu
tion
Reaches into tricky areas
• Button groove: Speeds up ironing along buttons
and seams
• Steam tip: Lets you iron right into hard-to-reach
areas
Simpler ironing
• Easy control: One switch to operate all variable
steam settings easily.
Fast and powerful ironing
• Continuous steam: up to 120 g/min for fast crease
removal
• Steam pressure: Up to 5 bars of steam pressure for
t ironing
fas
• Steamboost: up to 200 g/min
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