Patent ID: 7908776
Filing Date: 2011-03-22
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
1. A garment care system comprising: a steam generator having a steam outlet; and at least one garment care handset having a steam inlet arranged for coupling to the steam outlet, an opening for release of steam, and a steam control unit arranged to control a valve for controlling the release of the steam; wherein the steam control unit comprises: a selection unit having at least two selection options, and a steam release switch electrically connected to the selection unit and arranged for starting or stopping the release of the steam in dependence on the selected option, and wherein the two options comprise: a first selection option arranged for starting continuous release of the steam upon a first activation of the steam release switch and for stopping the continuous release of the steam upon a second activation of the steam release switch, and a second selection option arranged for the release of the steam during activation of the steam release switch.