After has left me my discount-iron down and spat on my white shirts ugly rust stains, I had to look around for something better. I have long compared various iron, felt Google turned inside out and have now decided in the end for this iron.
The positive characteristics that have led me to this (hopefully the) quality iron from Siemens, I would like once perform linked to my experience:
| Positive points |
+ The iron has an AUTO POWER OFF! My goodness, this is actually a mandatory function in every iron, even discounters have this already integrated. Some well-known manufacturers offer this protection incomprehensible manner not at all at first. The solution from Siemens with this hand sensor on the handle has, but very appealing to me. For operation under more "First impressions and commissioning" in # # .... part.
+ The coated sole. In the pictures I was not sure if this "Titanium glissee" sole now is a special blend of the metal base or a coating. It is now unpack after an anthracite paint finish, coated sole. In return for my former polished stainless steel soleplate, I hope thereby a significantly higher gleitfähig- and stain resistance.
+ Very large water tank (According to the manufacturer 400ml) competitors are lagging behind but here (No.1 bestseller lt Amazon: Tefal FV4680 "only" 300 ml, other well-known manufacturers offer sometimes even only 220ml or less).
+ High amount of steam. I have discovered the steam ironing for me - What a relief! Due to the high amount of steam and the large water tank is probably justified.
+ The Design / Processing. It looks, in my opinion very chic. The black metallic and the gaudy orange harmonize very well. It feels even better quality than my former iron on (no sharp edges / plastic residues from the press).
| Neutral points |
o water tank filling. I find the filling on the base very pleasant. Among my tap in the bathroom iron but does not fit. Here, however, helps the Wassertankbefüller from the scrap heap;)
o The price beats in my order in early October with 68.99 to book. So rather a select price in return for its competitors (No.1 bestseller lt Amazon: Tefal FV4680 39,90 Other notable products 25-45.).
o The weight. With my digital kitchen scales measured it: 1287g, with cables and connectors: 1555g. Of course without water in the tank. That, in my opinion, increased weight interferes with my strong "claws" rather less. I will iron do not carry around, but rumschieben on the laundry. Long-term tests will show here, whether it is sometime unpleasant and is suitable for delicate female hands. My mother would be determined now then time to try;)
| Negatives |
- Missing Wassertankbefüllbecher. Well, not really added a fierce criticism, but at Siemens I have now but a little goodie in the form of a cup expected.
- The area between the handle and the water tank is a bit short for me measured. The smooth Temperaturrad sometimes minimally displaced by gripping. This is but rather on "tackle coarse" by me. After the familiarization phase will show whether it proves to be disturbing.
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| First Impressions and commissioning |
I was pretty hot on the iron (at last the awaited flat joke;)). As soon as you unpack it affects quality and comically massive, though it the same size as my old iron (sole to sole kept) is of the ironing surface. I notice immediately on the chic black / orange-colored power cable, which is really long! Remeasured are there, without kink protection and plug, 2,33m. The sensor surface like. The buttons are easily accessible, but not completely without resistance. Short times flew over the manual and already filled water and "wash" for the first, the temperature set to MAX.
#Here Turns out that the shutdown is only activated after the warm-up phase. So I have to, not as feared by me, plug the iron in caress with my palm. #
During heating, the first well-known small amount of smoke / steam development, but by no means einräuchert the booth or an unpleasant odor / smell developed. I immediately jumps the pure white LED on the "secure" area in the eye, which now quietly flashes. An orange-colored LED in the water tank signals the heating and went out after 42 seconds. Wow, This is where the power of 2,900 watts!
The manual recommends now perform some bursts of steam, which I have done. Hey presto! Even the water runs from the sole. Here I was, as it turned out when read to the eager press. Siemens recommends a pause of 5 seconds between steam shocks. Then work will most likely also the "Drip-stop" function with no problems;)
Now go to the "right" iron. Already the first spurts through the stainless-shirt fallen. The iron floats almost by itself on the substance and makes almost all of its own folds flat. The results may differ depending on the user determined here, but I already notice a clear difference to the old iron. When ironing the white LED is on, when I let off the iron after, these flashes. In fact, the iron heat no longer at this time. The manual says here that after a 10-minute break, the automatic heating for 2 minutes (42 seconds) starts again.
I will extend my review after a few weeks. I am on the "self-clean" function, which is to be executed in hard water every two weeks, excited. Whether the sole delivers what it promises will also show the time here.
| Conclusion |
I am thrilled with this iron. Siemens has managed to produce a high quality iron (for now) functioning features and gimmicks at an affordable price. For me an absolute buy recommendation!