I got the chance to test the Philips Perfect Care Silence Dampfbügelstation because of course I did not hesitate. I was impressed not only the price of the ironing station, but also the Size: 28/38 / 18cm - in each case measured at the widest, highest point. First I noticed the friendly packaging. Little plastic, much good protective cardboard and a pretty blue, thin pocket. This is to gather now used by paper.
So, I thought, now let's see what you can.
Commissioning is quick, easy and well described and understood in the enclosed instructions.
My test objects were in the first bracket Session: T-shirts, tea towels, cotton tops, a cotton jacket and two tops made of linen. Especially with the linen jacket I was curious about the result. I confess, I'm picky.
Handling:
The iron is pleasantly light and straight on the collar makes iron a good figure. Top corners are not a problem. And yes, the "noble SUV of ironing systems" selects the correct temperature. The iron is comfortable to hold and the steam control is well resolved. Lightweight slide the iron through the creases. Even the car off and Eco Mode are fine things.
Result:
The result can be quite impressive. One must, however, do not expect miracles. An incorporated ironed crease must be repeatedly ironed here. The linen tops here too need care, it's just a little faster.
The high vapor pressure was too much for my board support (thin cotton and foam). At some point there was a leak through - clear somewhere the water has to go yes. Maybe I use more frequently in future the eco mode, which reduces the steam development. After a pause, I ironed the rest on.
Less like the fact that the station and the submarine cable is so warm. However, I have been using only steam iron, and that is probably in the nature of things. The ironing system takes about to cool down for 2 hours.
Where the ironing system difficult scores with me, is the Optimal TEMP technology, in other words you have not set a temperature. That's great! I am amateur seamstress and also because the iron is very useful. Corners, edges and the right temperature copes good piece super. Again, the car is off makes sense if you take does not turn off the device between sewing machine and ironing board.
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++ No need to adjust the temperature
Iron + is faster
+ Pleasant handling
+ Easy, quick start-up
+ Easy descaling
+ No burn marks on clothes
+ (Collar) rough edges copes with the iron well
+ ECO mode
+ Auto off
o board cover made of cotton is wet (high vapor pressure)
- Very large
- High price
Conclusion: The design is a matter of taste, I think it's not bad. The ironing is actually faster and more easily by hand and the results speak for themselves. However, the ironing system can not conjure up also. I hesitate a little 4-5 points. The device is really great, but if the high price is equitable manufactures to be seen. If necessary, I will also distribute the 5.Stern.
* Update * 2.7.'13 I have decided also to distribute the 5.Stern because I not worth the price as a defect. The ironing system is top, and every buyer must decide what he wants to spend on a flawless product.
