SteamFast SP-660 Table Top Steam Press

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Product Features

• Tabletop steam press for quick pressing from Steam Fast; adjustable temperature settings for different fabrics
• Die-cast aluminum base; provides 7 times surface area of conventional iron
• 1300-watt press automatically shuts off and alerts if left idle for prolonged periods; steam burst buttons on both sides of handle
• Tank holds 10 ounces of water; accessories include a spray bottle, washable presser pad, cover, and funnel
• Press measures 24 by 22 by 9 inches and weighs 19.8 pounds; limited 1-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 22 x 10 inches ; 26.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 24 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B00006WNRX
• Item model number: SP-660
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,828 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

For crisp linens, pleats, and smooth silks, Steam Fast offers this home steam press. The 1300-watt tabletop steam press offers various steam bursts and patterns at the push of a button on the handle. Seven times the size of a regular iron, the steam press greatly reduces time spent ironing.

The press features a die-cast aluminum base for durability and even pressure. A washable pressing pad cushions fabrics, protecting button, zippers, and other protruding articles. Prior to use, the user fills the 8-ounce capacity water tank and then selects the appropriate temperature setting for the wrinkled garments. Once turned on, the press operates at 110 to 120 volts AC. The press automatically shuts off when the pressing plate has been left unattended for a prolonged period of time and an audio alarm alerts the user. A spray bottle, optional work stand, shoulder pad, and funnel accompany the press. As with all electrical appliances, read the enclosed warnings and user guidelines prior to use. A limited one-year warranty covers this item. The press measures 24 by 22 by 9 inches and weighs 19.8 pounds.

Product Description

Want professional results without paying the professional? Want that drycleaner crease without having to make the trip? The SteamPress is the product that can make that happen! Powerful bursts of steam ensure long-lasting creases and with a pressing surface that's 7 times larger than any conventional iron, you'll have professional results in just minutes. The unit is portable, easy to store, and much less of a hassle than any ironing board. Pleated skirts, pants, blouses, shirts, neckties and scarves - the SteamPress takes care of them all! And with an audio safety alarm system and automatic shut-off system, safety will never be an issue. The unit comes equipped with an ironing pad cover, fill bottle, spray bottle, shoulder pad and optional workstation stand. Let the SteamPress take the wrinkles out of your ironing routine.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It is a new process - but works great, August 30, 2006

By	R. Nall "majikwah" (Denver, CO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I learned how to iron in the Army, putting creases on my uniforms each Sunday night before I go to work. And I was pretty good at it. But I always thought there had to be a better way. This is a great product and I imagine as an appliance, one is probably comparable to the other, the difference being price and features.
The trick, and perhaps the reason for some negative reviews is that folks seem to expect it to be similar to hand ironing. It is not. You need to develop a new process, tackle your clothes differently. I suggest three things:
1. Think in big chunks. Remember the hand iron is small and most of us who can iron think in small areas. This appliance will tackle much bigger areas. And it will iron both sides at once - don't stress yourself about flipping things over - spend time instead on smoothing out the wrinkles and then simply drop the handle, hit a bolt or two of steam. Be patient, the skills will come.
2. Let it warm up - I plug it in, turn it on and putter a bit, gathering laundry and prepping my clothes. I set it up on my old ironing board and then simply lower it down so I can sit at the couch and iron while watching the evening news.
3. Practice, practice, practice. If you have a garment that absolutely must be ironed perfectly for a meeting in an hour - and you have never used this press before - then you will be disappointed. I suggest practice placing items on it while it is unplugged and cold - you will quickly get the hang of it. When first trying it out, iron a few old shirts, pants or dresses to get the hang of it. Then jump in. In a few short attempts at ironing you will quickly master the new skill and find that indeed ironing is no longer a task that lasts hours and hours.

I can get a week's work of ironing in just a little over an hour and now I can put a nice starched shirt on and grab a pair of creased pants for my corporate executive job - and I don't pay the dry cleaner to do it anymore.

94 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Time Saver - Easy To Operate, September 19, 2004

By	Yvonne (Lake Norman, NC) - See all my reviews

Despite some of the negative reviews I had read about steam pressing, I forged forward and purchased this item. One common concern among other reviewers was the inability to press dress shirts, without creating crease in the wrong places. I did not encounter this problem. I would suggest you practice placing articles of clothing on the iron prior to starting up. I did this and it worked like a charm. It also cut down my ironing time by 50% or more. The optional steam capability works great. Note, when you use this option it will reduce the temperature of the iron. On the whole it operated wonderfully and created very nice creases(in the right places), on slacks as well as shirts. I will be ordering the optional table, this way I will be able to sit while I press.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good for Umpa-Lumpas -- Too Small for Real People, February 23, 2006

By	JF "BDU Daddy" (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

Alright, I'm in the military and spend too many hours a day ironing my uniform. In what seemed like a grand attempt to cut this back, I thought that the SteamFast SP-660 would help. But, there were a couple of issues with the machine.

First, a side note. For some reason Amazon will not ship this item to an APO address (military stationed overseas). So, I had to ship it to a third-person who graciously forwarded it to me. Nothing to do with the product, but a sore subject with me.

The largest problem is that the board is far too small to actually iron anything quickly. I could only iron portions of the shirt and pants at a time. However, once you iron one portion, it gets re-wrinkled on the machine's hinge when you iron more. So, the depth and length of the board were unrealistic.

It heated up quickly, cooled down quickly, had great steam, but was absolutely ineffective at saving time.

In short, if you're using this to iron your children's clothing or an umpa-lumpa costume, it should be fine. If you're ironing "real-people clothing," I would stick with a traditional iron and ironing board, or reinvest in your local drycleaner.