Shark Professional Series Intelligent Electronic Iron, GI490

by Euro-Pro

Product Features

• Intelligent electronic controls display actual and set temperature
• Powerful extended steam burst for continuous steam power
• Stainless steel soleplate with anti-drip design; multi position auto shut-off
• Anti-calcium filter for smooth ironing and longer iron life
• 12-foot, 360-degree pivot power cord; 1600 watts of power

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000AEK5E
• Item model number: GI490
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (117 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,416 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Euro-Pro Shark GI490 professional series intelligent electronic iron

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new steam iron that really works!, April 12, 2004

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Dr. Ross M. Tucker (Sarasota, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shark Professional Series Intelligent Electronic Iron, GI490 (Kitchen)

I just had a cordless steam iron that was a real pain. It finally gave up the ghost and stopped reheating. So, after perusing Consumer's Reports and other reviews, my wife and I went looking for steam irons at a local Target store. The stainless steel sole plate and shiny look of the iron body sold us. After filling it with water and pluggin it in, it ironed very smoothly and produced excellent amounts of steam, especially on using the burst of steam button. It doesn't leak water, is easy to fill and has a space-age heat selecting button. I think is a winner.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Have had for 2yrs and love it.., May 31, 2006

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Katt A Shopper (VA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shark Professional Series Intelligent Electronic Iron, GI490 (Kitchen)

I've have had mine for 2yrs now and I just love it. I before had spent lots of money on Rowenta's and they both went into the trash in a very short time. They leaked all over the place and just didn't perform well. I got this one and gave a lot time and use before writing this review. I'm so sorry to hear others have not been as happy. It heats up within a couple of minutes, it give off lots of steam, and I've never had a leaking problem. It has a bit of weight, not too much but it helps when doing cottons.

The only reason a 4 star is I don't care for the cover to pour the water in. They could have designed it better, or just leave it with no cover at all...

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Rip Off, March 15, 2005

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Bill (Ottumwa, IA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shark Professional Series Intelligent Electronic Iron, GI490 (Kitchen)

I have tried 3 of these irons and non of those currently sold by Target work. The first quit heating after a few uses. The local Target was very cooperative and exchanged it. The second unit didn't work out of the box. The unit's auto shutoff feature would shut the iron off after a couple minutes usage - even while it was being used. At the risk of being pretty naive, I again exchanged the iron. The third did the same as the second. So, this time I called the manufacturer, Euro-Pro. They wanted me pay to have the iron repaired and indicated that it would take 8-10 WEEKS to get the unit returned. It is too bad that their quality control is so bad because, when the iron works, it does a quite good job. This is a bad company making a very inferior product.