Philips GC8731-20 User Manual

Philips PerfectCare Performer Steam generator iron

Max 6.5 bar pump pressure

Up to 390 g steam boost SoftGrip

1.8 L detachable watertank

GC8731/20

Powerful continuous steam for ultra faster ironing

Quiet technology and 1.8 L detachable water tank

Philips PerfectCare Performer steam generator iron ensures a true simple, powerful, and no burn ironing experience. The powerful continuous steam pentrates deeply and continusely into the fibre to remove creasely easily.

Carefree ironing, no temperature setting required

• Enjoy powerful ironing with minimum sound

• Iron from jeans to silk with no temperature setting required

• Safe to leave the hot soleplate on the ironing board

• Tested and approved by independent textile experts

Fast and powerful ironing

• SoftGrip:Amazing comfortable handle

• CompatProVelocity Steam Engine:all the time continuous steam

• Continuous steam up to 120 g/min

• 1.8 L detachable water tank, up to 2 hours of ironing

• Tap water friendly, refill anytime during ironing

• Smart Calc clean system with sound&light Calc Clean reminder

• Ready to use in 2 minutes with unlimited refill

• Saving energy with ECO mode

• Lighter weight steam generator from Philips

GC8731/20

Steam generator iron

Max 6.5 bar pump pressure Up to 390 g steam boost, SoftGrip, 1.8 L detachable watertank

Highlights

1.8 L detachable water tank

The watertank can be removed to be refilled easily under the tap. The large filling hole makes the refilling fast.Thanks to the 1.8 L watertank capacity, you can iron up to 2 hours continuously without any refills.

ProVelocity Steam Engine

Water is transferred from the water tank to the iron by a high pressure pump. A lot of water travels inside of steam chamber at very high speed. It enables very powerful and constant steam all the time to come out from the soleplate without water condensation;

Continuous steam

The more steam, the faster the ironing. The unique technology in a Philips steam generator iron generates powerful steam making ironing easier, better and faster.

Energy saving

By using the ECO mode , with reduced amount of steam, you can save energy without compromising on the ironing results.

Lighter weight steam generator

Thanks to the revolutionnary ProVelocity technology, we made your steam generator iron more compact than ever before. The compact steam generator fits easily on your ironing board making your ironing more convenient. In addition, your steam generator takes much less storage space.

OptimalTEMP technology

"Now you can iron from jeans to silk with no temperature setting required. Guaranteed no burn on all ironable fabrics. Revolutionary technology with the 1) Advanced Smart Control Processor which controls precisely the soleplate temperature. You do not need to adjust temperature 2) Compact ProVelocity steam engine delivers more steam for ironing faster. It enables compact design of your steam genreator for easier storage"

Refill tap water any time

Your steam generator iron is designed to use tap water. While ironing, when you run out of water in the watertank, you can refill it easily without waiting or turning your appliance off.

Safe rest

The Philips innovative OptimalTEMP technology guarantees no burn on all ironable fabrics. During ironing, no need to put your iron back to the base station, just leave the hot iron soleplate directly on the garments or cotton ironing board cover without additional resting accessory. It will not damage any of

your ironable garments, neither the board. This makes your ironing easier with less wrist efforts.

Smart Calc Clean system

Smart Calc Clean system is an intergrated descaling and cleaning fuction to protect your steam generator iron. After each about 10 hour ironing, you will be reminded by the soud and light of your steam genreator iron to perform calc clean process. The Calc Clean Container will provide you the convenience during the Calc Clean process, by just resting your iron on the container without holding your iron to stress your waist. After cleaning process, all the dirty water is collected in the container, your steam generator iron is ready to use again.

Steam ready in 2 minutes

Steam is ready to use in 2min and can be refilled at anytime during ironing.

Tested and approved:

This iron is tested and approved by independent textile experts institutes for its excellent ironing performance, such as DWI, IWTO, Woolmark. The Woolmark Apparel Care program helps consumers identify quality laundry products that are approved by The Woolmark Company for use on wool products. Philips with its exclusive OptimalTEMP technology has been so far the only brand able to be certified with the Gold standard from Woolmark. You can be confident that the Woolmark-approved apparel care products are ideally suited for any wool garments.

Amazing comfortable handle

The soft material finishing applied on the top of the ironing handle delivers a soft touch. The special pattern to enhace the griping experience making griping more comfortable during ironing

Max 6.5 bar pump pressure

The more steam, the faster the ironing. Powerful continuous steam is generated which penetrates deep inside the garments making ironing faster and better. Steam amount can be regulated to fit your needs.

Quiet pump

Enjoy ironing with family around or while watching TV, without being disturbed by the noise of your steam generator. Quiet technology delivers quiet yet very powerful steam. The steam generator is fitted a sound-absorbing platform to reduce the noise caused by the pump vibration while delivering the powerful continuous steam.

Specifications

Technology

• For all ironable fabrics

•No burn

• OptimalTEMP Technology

•ProVelocity steam engine

• Smart Control Processor

•Quiet pump

Fast crease removal

• Continuous steam: Up to 120 g/min

• Power: 2600 W

• Pressure: Max 6.5 bar pump

• Ready to use: 2 min

• Steam boost: Up to 390 g

• Steam-on-demand

• Variable steam levels

• Vertical steam

Easy to use

• Safe on all fabrics: Even delicates like silk

• Soleplate gliding performance: 5 stars

• Soleplate name: SteamGlide Plus

• Detachable water tank

• Hose length: 1.6 m

•Power cord length: 1.8 m

•Precision steam tip

• Ready to use: Light indica

• Refill any time during use

• Safety auto off

•Soft grip

• Soleplate scratch resistance: 4 stars

Scale management

• Descaling and cleaning: Smart Calc Clean

• Descaling reminder: Light, Sound, Yes

Storage

• Carry lock: For transportation and safety

• Cord storage: Velcro fix, Yes

• Hose storage: Hose storage com

Size and weight

• Product dimensions (WxHxL): 22 x 24 x 37 cm

• Weight of iron: 1.22 kg

• Weight of iron + base: 3.2 kg

Guarantee

• 2 year worldwide guarantee

Green efficiency

• Energy saving mode

• Product packaging: 100% recycable

• User manual: 100% recycled paper

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Issue date 2017-07-26

Version: 1.3.1

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips N.V. or their respective owners.

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