Garment care
For households that handle bigger ironing sessions and want sustained steam from a separate-base system, with pump pressure Up to 6.5 bar documented for this exact model.
Description
Philips GC7842/46 PerfectCare Compact Steam Generator Iron
A focused Philips steam generator iron with Up to 6.5 bar, Up to 120g/min and Up to 400g.
Pump PressureUp to 6.5 bar
Continuous SteamUp to 120g/min
Steam BoostUp to 400g
TechnologyOptimalTEMP
Built around a clearly defined Philips specification, this model brings together pump pressure Up to 6.5 bar, continuous steam Up to 120g/min and steam boost in a single product.
For day-to-day use, the practical details are just as important: technology OptimalTEMP, water tank 1.5L and care Smart Calc Clean complete the feature set for this exact variant.
Ideal For
Regular routines
For buyers who value technology OptimalTEMP as part of regular day-to-day use.
Feature-first choice
For shoppers who have checked that continuous steam Up to 120g/min matches the way they plan to use the product.
Key Features
Pump Pressure
Up to 6.5 bar
Continuous Steam
Up to 120g/min
Steam Boost
Up to 400g
Technology
OptimalTEMP
Water Tank
1.5L
Care
Smart Calc Clean
Designed around the essentials
Pump Pressure is specified as Up to 6.5 bar, while continuous steam is Up to 120g/min. Together with steam boost Up to 400g, those details describe the main way this model delivers its everyday function.
Practical day-to-day ownership
Technology is OptimalTEMP; water tank is 1.5L; and care is Smart Calc Clean. These are the details worth matching to your space, devices and normal routine before ordering.
How It Compares
When comparing other steam generator iron options, focus on pump pressure, continuous steam and steam boost. This exact model is specified with Up to 6.5 bar, Up to 120g/min and Up to 400g, so the useful comparison is whether those functions fit your own routine and setup.
The Verdict
Strengths
- Pump Pressure: Up to 6.5 bar
- Continuous Steam: Up to 120g/min
- Steam Boost: Up to 400g
Considerations
- A separate steam-generator base needs more storage and ironing-board space than a standard iron.
- Check that technology OptimalTEMP matches your preferred setup and routine.
