Philips Azur Performer GC3829/80 – Steam Iron 2600 W, Steam Strike 200 g, Steam 45 g/min, 0.3 litres, SteamGlide Sole, Black/Grey/Red/White

I bought this to replace an Azur that had given up the ghost after about 8 years (pretty good going I thought!) - the iron itself is fine, a very good product, but the cable is too short. I plug it into the wall and have one end of the board about 2 foot away from the wall (socket is about 1 foot from the ground) and the cord pulls tight when I move the iron to the pointy end of the ironing board. My old azure had a cable about 3 foot longer so I guess this is a cost-cutting exercise, what a shame as it's a real pain and now I have to use it with an extention lead for that extra foot or so. Bit harsh for 3* but it's a basic functionality that's been spoiled by a little bit of skimping.

BEWARE some sellers are making illegal supplies of this iron with a European style 2 pin plug and an adaptor. This creates a serious problem. If you use the iron with the adaptor you are exposing yourself to a serious risk of an electrical fire - the adaptor can simply melt. If you change the plug (as suggested by some here) you have 'adapted' the iron an lose your consumer rights. So you should REJECT any iron supplied with a 2 pin plug within 30 days for a full refund. This is a shame because the iron itself is excellent and does an very good job. Just make sure you get one with the right plug already fitted.

I purchased this iron on the basis that it was rated by Which as a 'Best Buy' and that the iron being replaced, a Philips 4410 with all the same features, had served us well over the years. I read the reviews of others but thought some of the negative features mentioned were minor grievances and wouldn't concern me. Having now used the iron a few times I totally agree with others that there are two most annoying features about this iron, being that the lead is far too short (much shorter than the old Philips) and therefore always requiring the need for an extension lead. Secondly, as mentioned by others, the remaining water level is very difficult to see. These two irritations I am sure will continue to annoy me, but its redeeming feature is that at least it irons well!

Excellent Iron, BUT:The first thing to do when you get it, is cut off the foreign plug, and bin the adaptor. The adaptor is dangerous. It can cause a Line to Earth short.I presume you know how to fit a UK standard mains plug. But before you start cutting the cable, beware, it is in a woven sleeve, with jute packing. If you try to handle it like a normal plastic lead, it will unweave in your hands, and be extremely difficult when you try to fit the new plug.Assuming that you will cut the cable directly as it enters the foreign plug, get some superglue, and apply it liberally to the woven sleeving, about 2", (5cm) from the plug. This, when it has cure will prevent the sleeve from unravelling. You might choose also to bind it here with cotton thread.Carefully pick apart the cut end to reveal the conductors. The are rubber sleeved. Leave Earth, and Neutral at full length, but cut the Live lead short. REASON: If the plug is pulled off the cable you want the Live wire to break first!With a UK plug fitted, the Iron gave no further trouble, and is performing excellent service.

Excellent iron. Recommended by Which and rightly so. I found the cable length perfectly adequate, unlike some reviewers. It irons very smoothly and does an excellent job of removing the creases on a wide range of items and fabrics. I would recommend it.

This iron produces very good results, at least as good as my last Braun but, it comes with a laughingly short lead and a European 2pin plug. If you look hard enough you will see that GLAM is a Dutch retailer so the last point is not surprising. I didn't. As for the lead, I extended mine at the same time as I rewired the plug. If you don't know what you are doing (I do) consult a qualified electrician, better still buy a different iron.

My old Philips iron was worn out so this was an obvious choice. This is far a superior iron. It's easier to fill, is much hotter & produces more steam if required. I live in a hard water area & the iron deals with that in a very clever way. The only slight downside is that the flex is shorter than I would have expected but I've now got used to that.

Exactly what my wanted a lot lighter than her previous iron and is perfect for the job in hand