I am happy with this product on the whole, though I haven't had it long enough to have investigated the cleaning facilities. There is only one awkward design issue which is that you have to bend double to be able to see the red arrow underneath the top of the handle, or else hold the iron high up in the air (not an ideal option).

Owned several Philips Irons in the past but made the mistake with my last purchase of veering off and buying another make. BIG MISTAKE - never really 'got it's steam up' and progressively got worse until in the end was not steaming at all. So as it was still under guarantee traded/part exchanged for the Philips Azur Performer Plus. Now I'm able to wiz through the ironing again. Only downside; as it was an exchange I didn't have a full receipt and was therefore unable to get an extended warranty on the new Philips.

I used my daughter in laws iron about 5 years ago and was so impressed I ordered the same on my return home. I have just replaced that one with the latest Philips iron in the range. It is excellent. I would not look at any other make. I have been keeping house and ironing for 45 years.