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Philips GC9642/60 PerfectCare Elite Silence Steam Generator Iron, 1.8 Litre, 7.2 Bar, Champagne

Philips GC9642/60 PerfectCare Elite Silence Steam Generator Iron, 1.8 Litre, 7.2 Bar, Champagne by Amazon.co.uk

Price last update: 12/06/2025

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• Silent steam technology: Powerful steam 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. Ready to use indicated by Light indicator and Sound indicator
• Most powerful steam for the fastest ironing results. Automatic switch-off for safety and energy saving

Description

Philips PerfectCare Elite Silence GC9642
The fastest ultimate ironing experience.
OptimalTEMP Technology Explained
The advanced smart control processor inside the iron replaces the traditional temperature dial and maintains a constant, reliable setting that is safe on all ironable fabrics. When combined with powerful steam, ironing becomes faster than ever before, so you can spend more time doing the things that matter the most.
Philips PerfectCare Elite Silence Steam Generator Iron GC9642/60
The ultimate ironing experience
Faster than ever: Save 40 minutes iron time a week with Philips fastest, most powerful steam generator iron.
OptimalTEMP technology: waste no more time pre-sorting laundry or waiting for temperature settings to adjust, with the perfect combination of steam & temperature. Iron from thick cotton shirts and jeans to delicate silk blouses, no adjustment required and no fabric burns guaranteed.
Easier than ever: 1.8L easy fill, detachable water tank, safe carry lock and Philips ultra-light iron with best gliding soleplate helps make ironing even easier.
* Based on internal test with average ironing basket compared to Philips GC3802 Azur Performer Steam Iron. Time saving indication for UK consumers who iron for at least 120 minutes per week as reported by independent agency.
Highlights
Fast & Powerful Silent Steam
This steam generator iron produces a maximum 7.2 bar steam pressure, 145g/min of consistently powerful steam and 490g steam boost that can deeply penetrate the fabric fibres and clothing layers, reducing the number of ironing strokes required. Also with silent steam technology, it's quiet yet ultra-powerful so you can relax and iron in peace, ideal if you like watching the TV as you iron.
One Setting For All Ironable Fabrics
OptimalTEMP combines the ideal balance of soleplate temperature and powerful steam to remove creases effectively, without changing the settings, from thick denim to delicate silk, no fabric burn guaranteed.
Tested and Approved by Fabric Experts
This iron is tested and approved by independent textile experts. Philips, with its exclusive OptimalTEMP technology, is so far the only brand to be certified with the Gold standard from Wool Mark – trusted on all woollen clothes & woollen blends.
Ultra-Light Smooth Glide
The 5-star-rated T-ionicGlide soleplate offers Philips' best gliding performance and scratch resistance.
The iron is lighter without the heel rest, you can leave the iron directly soleplate down on clothes or ironing board without risk of damage. This iron will automatically switch itself off when left unattended for more than three minutes.
Easy Fill & Detachable
The water tank can be easily detached from the steam generating base and filled with tap water. This 1.8L water tank can produce up to two hours of steam and can be refilled anytime - no need to switch off whilst in use.
Steam Ready in Two Minutes
Press the ‘On’ button at the back of the steam generator base, steam will be ready to use in two minutes.
Easy De-Calc Cleaning System
Minerals in tap water can build up (calc/scale residue) in all irons over time reducing steam performance. After 10 hours of ironing the reminder light on the back of the steam generating base will flash. Open the Easy De-calc shoot, collect & dispose of the water. The timer will reset itself. For hard water areas, there’s no need to wait for the reminder, clean anytime and enjoy powerful steam performance for longer.
Steam pressure / continuous steam output. More steam = faster results
Maximum 6.5 bars, 120 g/minute
Maximum 6.7 bars, 120 g/minute
Maximum 6.7 bars, 135 g/minute
Maximum 7.2 bars, 145 g/minute
Maximum 7.5 bars, 150 g/minute
Steam boost - targets deep set creases
420 g
450 g
470 g
490 g
500 g
Additional steam benefits
Ideal for vertically steaming curtains and hanging garments. Powerful silent steam for use in front of the TV
Ideal for vertically steaming curtains and hanging garments. Powerful silent steam for use in front of the TV
Ideal for vertically steaming curtains and hanging garments
Ideal for vertically steaming curtains and hanging garments. Powerful silent steam for use in front of the TV
Ideal for vertically steaming curtains and hanging garments. Powerful silent steam for use in front of the TV
Water tank: bigger = longer steam time. Detachable = easy fill
1.8 L detachable
2.5 L
1.8 L detachable
1.8 L detachable
1.8 L detachable
Weight of iron / total weight of iron + steam generating base
Light 1.2 Kg / ultra compact and light 3.2 Kg
Ultra-light 0.8 Kg / regular 4.2 Kg
Ultra-light 0.8 Kg / regular 5.1 Kg
Ultra-light 0.8 Kg / regular 5.1 Kg
Ultra-light 0.8 Kg / regular 5.1 Kg
Heat up time - ready to use
Two minutes
Two minutes
Two minutes
Two minutes
Two minutes
Power cord - distance from power socket
1.8 m
1.8 m
1.8 m
1.8 m
1.8 m
Temperature settings
One perfect setting (OptimalTEMP) for all ironable fabrics, no fabric burn guarantee
One perfect setting (OptimalTEMP) for all ironable fabrics, no fabric burn guarantee
One perfect setting (OptimalTEMP) for all ironable fabrics, no fabric burn guarantee
One perfect setting (OptimalTEMP) for all ironable fabrics, no fabric burn guarantee
One perfect setting (OptimalTEMP) for all ironable fabrics, no fabric burn guarantee
Soleplate design
SteamGlide Ceramic. 5 star glide. 4 star scratch resistance
T-ionicGlide Ceramic. 5 star glide. 5 star scratch resistance
T-ionicGlide Ceramic. 5 star glide. 5 star scratch resistance
T-ionicGlide Ceramic. 5 star glide. 5 star scratch resistance
T-ionicGlide Ceramic. 5 star glide. 5 star scratch resistance
Cleaning extends lifetime of iron
Smart calc clean with light and sound reminder, takes two minutes to clean, scale collector in box
Easy Decalc Release, with light reminder, takes less than one minute to clean
Easy Decalc Plus with light reminder, takes less than one minute to clean
Easy Decalc Plus with light reminder, takes less than one minute to clean
Easy Decalc Plus with light reminder, takes less than one minute to clean