- Polished stainless-steel, dimpled soleplate provides smooth glide
- Shuts off in 30 seconds if left horizontal or tipped, 8 minutes if left vertical
- 7.4-ounce self-cleaning water tank
- Multiple steam settings include vertical steam, misting spray, and steam burst
- Center-mounted pivoting cord prevents tangles
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From its smooth-gliding, dimpled, polished stainless-steel soleplate to its big 7.4-ounce transparent water tank, this iron is loaded with useful features. It delivers 1,400 watts of power, shuts off in 30 seconds if left horizontal or tipped over and in 8 minutes if left vertical, and has a self-cleaning button to flush out mineral buildup. For removing wrinkles in curtains and hanging garments, the iron can deliver vertical steam. It also has multiple steam settings and top-mounted buttons for a misting spray and a steam burst. The center-mounted pivoting cord prevents tangles and wraps around the iron's base for storage. This iron carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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Freshly pressed clothing helps you look and feel your best. And while you may or may not have the time and desire to iron sheets, you probably will want to press your holiday tablecloth, napkins, and freshly laundered curtains. Today's irons are full of helpful features, choose the one that best suits your needs.
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90 of 93 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Smooth Stainless Steel Soleplate......very impressive.,
This review is from: Rowenta DM-273 Powerglide 2 Iron with Auto-Off Feature (Kitchen)
My earliest memories of ironing goes back to the days of ironing napkins for my mother and helping with the ironing as a teenager. Lately, I am in charge of the work shirt ironing. With my last iron, I had to spray all the clothes with a mist of water, leaving lots of water all over the carpet. While it most likely doesn't hurt the carpet, it was annoying.
When my old iron went to iron heaven, I decided to stop by Amazon and find out what was rated the best. The Rowenta seemed well loved by most. I had used one before and did like how it ironed because it seemed to have a good steam option and really did get out the wrinkles. My husband was a bit surprised I would be willing to spend more than $25 for an iron, but I told him the Amazon reviewers had convinced me this was the one! So, I just ironed all his shirts and he was very impressed. Absolutely no wrinkles left. The airglide stainless steel soleplate just literally glides over the fabric. The steam is continuous unless you turn it off. I only noticed a tiny bit of water spit out when I overfilled it once or left it sitting horizontally and it cooled slightly. I also made the mistake of using some tap water which has softener in it. Later, I learned that you should not use water which has salt in it. I then started to use bottled water and found it never spit after I changed over to that water. Most likely, other reviewers made the same mistake I did. They do say never to use distilled water. So, just bottled drinking water would work or water without salt. Using the bottled water will also prevent stains on your clothes that can develop from iron in the water. I did fill the unit over three times since I was ironing for over an hour. The water tank is larger than most irons and you don't have to fill it as much. It is also transparent so you can actually see exactly how much water is left. There is a cool spray mist that provides a light mist to remove stubborn wrinkles. It was hardly needed, but handy for some applications. The steam is variable, so you can use more or less. I had mine on high steam the whole time, but could see why you might not want so much steam. Cotton needs it! There is a burst of steam button which provides a powerful burst of steam for effective wrinkle removal. The unique "vertical" steam feature allows you to remove wrinkles from a garment while it is hanging. This is useful for curtains for sure! The automatic shut-off switches the iron off after 8 minutes if it is left vertically. It shuts off after 30 seconds when tipped over or left horizontally. The temperature dial is easy to move and is out of the way. The high quality materials used are quite impressive. I haven't tried the self clean system yet, but can see it will be very useful in the future. The iron was easy to fill by using a water bottle. There is a special air duct which helps the water not to "bubble" over. It was very easy to fill with water from a bottle, so keep one nearby. This iron doesn't stick to the fabric. That makes ironing a breeze. I am almost looking forward to ironing again. Now, what can I find to iron ;). Highly recommended. There are various levels of this iron. You can buy a cheaper one or a more expensive one. This seemed to be a good general purpose iron. There is a steam one with a large separate reservoir which I have used before and also liked. It is over a hundred dollars. Just a note, this is twenty dollars cheaper than I have seen it in stores. Just a last note...I recommend using this iron with an ironing board that has a wire holder for the cord. I am going to invest in one of those next. When you set the iron down, the base is very stable, but the cord needs to be kept out of the way with one of those cord holders that attaches to the end of your ironing board. ~The Rebecca Review
41 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A very good, powerful iron.,
This review is from: Rowenta DM-273 Powerglide 2 Iron with Auto-Off Feature (Kitchen)
Since I'd been using the same iron for many years, I chose this Rowenta iron for my bridal registry list, but when my old iron died, I went out and bought it myself! I was a little wary after reading some reviews that said the iron tends to spit and leak, but because the positive reviews were so glowing, I decided to take a chance with it anyway. However, I very carefully read the instructions and made sure to follow their recommendations, which included using cheap bottled spring water and allowing the iron to heat fully before using on the steam setting. The instructions also recommended testing the iron's steam function on an old towel prior to using it on clothes, and I'm glad I did, because there was some initial brownish residue.That being said, once I followed all of the above steps, I had no problems with the iron. It glided easily over clothes and did a very good job getting out wrinkles, although I still found starch to be useful on 100% cotton items. Also, I found that the spray of water worked better to remove wrinkles than the burst of steam function; in addition, the latter used up a lot of water in the tank, which I had to refill twice to iron a total of 8 dress shirts in about an hour. One other small negative was that although the cord did not tangle, I did find it getting in the way at times as another review had mentioned. Overall, however, I was very happy with the performance of this iron, as it did a nice job on clothes and was easy to use.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
How to fix the leak,
By Sandra (Milwaukee, WI United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rowenta DM-273 Powerglide 2 Iron with Auto-Off Feature (Kitchen)
This is how I stopped the leaking. You have to fill it very carefully. Trickle the water in from a spouted liquid-measuring cup so you can control the rate of flow, and don't let any water accumulate in the funnel around the water hole while you pour. Think of it as a drain, and the idea is not to pour water any faster than it can go right down without backing up. As long as I fill it like this, the iron never leaks. If I overfill the funnel, it leaks. I fix that by draining the iron and refilling it again carefully. Then it stops leaking. I use plain cold tap water, and turn it on and off by pulling the plug. I don't wait for warmups either. These things may help the iron in the long run, but the source of the leaking is pouring in the water too fast.Here's the cause. I pried off that whole front panel around the buttons and funnel and took a look. (Don't try this, but it snapped right back on with no problem.) That funnel is a separate piece, with a rubber o-ring seal. If you've ever fixed a faucet you know the problem is usually the o-rings. They wear out, and won't seal if they aren't seated properly, and usually have to be greased. Maybe you can't grease the ring on an iron. But I think what happens is that if water backs up in the funnel as you fill, some of it seeps through the o-ring into the body of the iron, that is, outside the tank. That's what leaks out, often discolored by lime or tarnish from the back of the metal sole. It's a bad design, but the user solution is to never let water accumulate in the funnel while you fill it, because if you do, and the o-ring is loose, it can leak through into the parts outside the water tank. With the leaking problem solved, it's been a great tool. Except the other day I dropped it, on a soft vinyl floor, and just as mentioned by another reviewer, the backrest popped off and shattered. Ruined. I couldn't believe my eyes. Irons get dropped from time to time. Evidently Rowenta doesn't crash-test. It's been a pleasure to use, so I still might buy another. But I'll have to think about it.
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