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Philips Performer Plus GC4522/01
- 5 reviews
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I have struggled with this iron for several months ( had a break of several months when I did no sewing). At its best it is terrific BUT the thermostat is totally unreliable. I use it almost exclusively as a sewing aid - pressing seams, machine embroidery etc - and it steams well and irons well for a bit, and then suddenly, and increasingly frequently, it just grabs and melts the fabric without warning. I have had more fabric melts in less than 6 months of use with this iron than in the past 20 years of iron use. It also randomly scorches fabr...
Read moreic if used without steam. This was not a particularly cheap iron, but I am sick to death of cleaning bits of my precious fabric from the soleplate. I contacted Philips through their website and received a confirmation that they were investigating the problem and would contact me "shortly". That was over a month ago. I just want my money back for the purchase, plus a bit extra for the numerous fabrics destroyed by this iron.- Date Purchased
Just purchased my 3rd Philips Azur Iron a couple of months ago although this is the 1st Performer Plus. I have also bought at least 2 other Philips Azur Irons for my adult children. Very disappointed with the "best gliding soleplate". It's fine with cottons/linens, but it scorches/stains & grabs/melts my black pants (65% cotton 31% nylon 4% elastine). In the past I've always had the temperature gauge set on the lower end of the cotton setting for most fabrics and never had problems with the soleplate sticking.
However this iron is a nigh...
- Date Purchased
Hi Lorraine,
Thanks for your review and taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry to hear that this product didn't meet your expectations, and we can imagine your disappointme...
Read morent. Since this product isn't supposed to melt your clothing, we would like to inform our local product specialists about what happened. We will sent you a private message in a moment, it would be greatly appreciated if you could provide your contact details through there so our team can get in touch with you directly if needed.
I have only had this iron 30 minutes...and already been on the phone to the store I bought it from...its leaking terribly. clothes are getting quite wet..making gurgling sounds. I'm doing everything by the book..even had hubby make sure all settings are correct... I have been ironing 50 plus years, so I know my way around an iron!..its going straight back to the store. I won't be purchasing this brand again... I had such high hopes and at $169 dollars... I'm quite shocked.
- Date Purchased
Hello Kerry,
That must have been a big disappointment. Something must have been wrong. Did you return it to the retailer already? We hope that they are able to help out in some way. If not, please co...
Read morentact us at 1300 363 391. Our colleagues there may be able to help out. Please know that this is not the first impression we would like to you have, Kerry!
- 22 reviews
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Philips GC4522 Clothes Iron - So far so good, will update later in the year.
Bought this after using a similar iron in a hotel which although very well used, did a great job. I looked at the top model which was on special for almost the same price, but it was too heavy so I went with this instead. So far I am really liking it. It is easy to use and just glides over the clothes and the narrow shaping at the front is great for ironing fiddly bits. So far the steam function has worked flawlessly with no drips and dribbles. I am using slightly lower heatsettings than the dial indicates, but then I did that with my last iron...
Read more too. Power cord could be a little longer but at least the iron has a good shape at the bottom so it stays put when its wrapped up for storage unlike some other brands where the cord slides off the bottom when you pick it up. I will update this review later in the year when its had a good amount of use.- Date Purchased
Hi Raycheller,
Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate your feedback. Great to hear that you decided to go for this model after testing it in a hotel and that it is serving you well so far. We look forward to reading your update! ...
Read more Kind regards, The Philips Australia Team
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Details
| Category | Irons & Steam Generators |
|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $169.95 |
| Features | Auto Shut Off, Drip-Stop, Vertical Steam and Water Spray |
| Cordless | No |
| Steam Generator | No |
| Water Tank Capacity | 300 ml |
| Cord Length | 2 m |
| Steam Output | 45 g/min |
| Power | 2,400 W |
| Colour / Finish | Black |
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Hi Lois,
Thanks for reaching out to us to share your experience. We really regret seeing that you've been experiencing so many difficulties with your iron and we totally understand your feelings. W...
Read moree're happy to see that you've already been in touch with our team and we'd like to make sure you'll get their reply soon. We kindly ask you to share your contact information with us in a reply to our private message. We'll contact the team as soon as we have it. Thanks in advance!