To start the Perfect Care System is a brilliant invention. Here, an iron that requires no adjustment, which returns the cotton, linen, wool, synthetic materials without expectation, without the risk of burning the tissues ... can "forget" his iron sole flat on clothing several minutes without any risk of damaging the fabric or set fire! In short, when you have tasted this system you never want to go back to other irons with setting.
I have chosen to test this new iron because the only gripe I can do to GC8600 is its noisiness in fits and starts when the tank is asked to bring water to the sole ... This iron is noted Amazon on the page as having the silent function. This mention I have not found in the documents delivered by ...
During my tests, I have no unwanted noise except the first start ... We'll see in time what happens.
The notable difference and it is always nice is that the sole is lighter: 986g against 1150g.
Other positives are ringing indicating that the iron is ready and well worth the anti-scale drain at the front of the iron, it is thus descaling without moving iron, a bowl at the front and that's it . Finally, one of the soleplate locking system was added, it is for the transport and the tank is removable for filling again I say bravo!
Note that the whole is slightly longer against 43cm 40cm, yet I have a special central steam ironing table, but I had to remove a metal bar that the plant is well established.
Finally, ironing is always as easy perhaps even a little more because the vapor pressure is higher.
Philips Congratulations, I recommend very strongly this iron, this system, I offered to my family and this is the gift that we continue to talk to me every day as it simplifies the chore. I also recommend to my friends and all those that have adopted are very happy.