Patent ID: 8365446

Claim:
A garment care system comprising: a steam generator having a steam outlet; 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 steam; and a display; wherein the steam control unit comprises: a selection unit having at least two selection options; a steam release switch electrically connected to the selection unit and arranged for starting or stopping the release of steam in dependence on a selected option of the at least two selection options, wherein the selection unit comprises a button that is electronically connected to the display for providing information on the selected option, the information displayed on the display including a first selection option of the at least two selection options, and wherein the first selection option displayed on the display indicates leaving a steam lock on to provide continuous release of steam upon activation of the steam release switch.