Sunbeam 4231 Steam Master Iron with Retractable Cord

by Sunbeam

Product Features

• Iron with fingertip controls and nonstick soleplate for smooth gliding
• Spray Mist and Shot of Steam functions; drip-free design; vertical steam option
• 3-way auto shut-off for safety; soft-touch grip; anti-calcium system
• Self cleaning; retractable cord; safe-to-store indicator; water cup included
• Measures approximately 13-1/5 by 5-2/3 by 6-3/5 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 5.7 x 6.6 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000JHEFMS
• Item model number: 4231
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,580 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #36 in Home & Kitchen > Irons & Steamers > Irons > Automatic Turnoff Irons

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Smooth out wrinkles quickly and easily with this versatile iron. The unit features a nonstick soleplate for effortless, gentle gliding, plus a pointed tip that works well for getting into pleats, between buttons, and along seams. The unit's Spray Mist and Shot of Steam functions make it easy to remove creases and stubborn wrinkles, while its drip-free design prevents water spotting even at low temperatures. Use the iron on a flat surface for traditional ironing or hold it upright for vertically steaming out wrinkles from curtains or hanging garments. To ensure safe operation, its three-way Motion Smart feature will automatically shut the iron off if left unused in any of the following positions: sideways, flat, or upright. Other highlights include a soft-grip handle for comfort, convenient fingertip controls, a self-clean system that keeps the steam vents free from buildup, and an anti-calcium system that helps dissolve calcium deposits and impurities in the water for longer lasting steam performance. Even more the iron's Secure Cord retraction safely retracts the power cord without any type of whipping effect, while its unique Storage Strip indicator shows when the iron has cooled down enough to safely store. A water cup comes included for easy filling. The iron measures approximately 13-1/5 by 5-2/3 by 6-3/5 inches.

Product Description

A full featured iron that looks great too. The Sunbeam steam master iron provides everything you could want in an iron-and a retractable cord. Includes 3-way auto-off, shot of steam, spray mist, non-stick soleplate, and a soft grip handle.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great While It Lasted...., February 1, 2010

By 

Kelly (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sunbeam 4231 Steam Master Iron with Retractable Cord (Kitchen)

At first, my husband and I really liked this iron. It shut off after not being in use for a while and the retractable cord was awesome for storing the iron. It seemed to iron fabric nicely and quickly. It put out a great amount of steam. We are not heavy-duty ironers, only about 4-5 shirts a week. After about a month or two, we noticed that the cord wasn't retracting very well and that the auto shut off would go into effect much quicker. We still managed to get our ironing done, though. Then, yesterday, the iron just died. The auto shut off feature took over always. As soon as you turned the iron on, the little red indicator light would start blinking and the iron refused to get even warm. It was a bit scary because the handle got pretty warm, but nothing else did. I would never buy this again. We bought it in October and 3 1/2 months later it won't work...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great steam for this basic inexpensive iron, December 26, 2011

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Sandi Smith (planet earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sunbeam 4231 Steam Master Iron with Retractable Cord (Kitchen)

I'm surprised by the poor reviews for this iron. I've had mine for over a year and use it virtually daily and never had any problems. It's lightweight, heats up quickly, and puts out tons of steam. I have only two complaints. The retractable cord doesn't retract well at all, so I just leave the cord fully extended. Also the safety shutoff feature is odd, it's annoying to turn off the iron but leave it plugged in and find that after a certain amount of time I need to unplug it and leave it unplugged for approximately 10 seconds before I can turn it back on again. When I'm sewing I'm frequently turning the iron on and off and it's frustrating to have to continually unplug the thing. But other than those two issues, the iron is otherwise great! My prior iron was a $100+ Rowenta, I think I'll stick with the less expensive Sunbeams from now on. My iron has never leaked, but a couple of times I left the water reservoir door open and a little bit of water came out then. Regarding those who complained that their irons spit water onto their clothes, it might be because they set the iron to a steam setting but started using the iron before it was fully heated up and the water was converted to steam, that happens with just about any iron, even the most expensive.

2.0 out of 5 stars Problem iron, December 26, 2011

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Ferret Fan (Cambridge, MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sunbeam 4231 Steam Master Iron with Retractable Cord (Kitchen)

The first time I used this iron both the spray and the steam worked.
The very next day the spray did not work...and after all these months is still not working.
I would not purchase a Sunbeam product again.