With steam irons I have no previous experience, and when you unpack this Tefal device I was reasonably slain: So big and heavy I had not imagined it. It is really huge, and so far have not found a suitable storage place for it either in the closet or in any cabinets is for the temple giant space. He is now closed due to lack of alternatives for the time being (?) On the dresser in my study. Very decorative is not, however, a second garage I want for the monster but now rent not
The removable water tank can be filled with both normal and with distilled water. With us the water is not calcareous, so I've used in the first application of tap water; the second time I'm in distilled water came out (see below). The heating goes quickly in two minutes, the device is ready. I tested it on several baskets Mixed laundry (T-shirts, blouses, linen and cotton trousers, bedding, tablecloths, tea towels). Lack other things I used my normal board; the station I have placed on a cork underlay on the dining table. To try and as an interim solution that's fine, but it is very tedious because the hose between the tank and iron is not very long and you have only a small range of motion. In the medium to purchase a special ironing is probably inevitable. The thin with respect to the board is the steam ironing naturally moist and left to dry in the port; the quantity of liquid is small but overall, so that only a few drops land on the ground. The ready ironed laundry feels unexpectedly relatively dry on; after a brief airing you can put them in the closet.
The actual ironing is straightforward and comprehensible thanks instructions to accomplish even for a newbie when it comes to steam ironing without exercise. With a button on the handle base, the steam is released, and the steam is evenly distributed over the sole. The iron slides very good about the clothes; particular pressure is not necessary to smooth out the laundry. You can increase the steam output via an additional button. According to the manual you will therefore also stubborn creases Lord. This function does not have me as entirely convinced at least for me, the real problem wrinkles, despite the extra portion of steam is not completely gone. Depending on the type of fabric to choose one of the three programs (sensitive, normal, jeans, etc.); Temperature and amount of steam will be automatically adjusted. This automatic seems to work, at least none has my laundry taken damage. (By the way: there are actually people who iron their jeans ???)
The first time I had some problems with the device. Firstly, after switching is a bit unpleasant, chemical odor emanated (in the operating instructions should be noted that this is normal and there over time); on the other hand I had, despite the promise of lime collector repeatedly small Kalkfitzel on the laundry. The sound that makes the device every few minutes when water transport from the station to the iron, put me in the beginning rather irritated (my dog has my ironing until the end very skeptical and observed from a safe distance). Odor and noise have yet very reminds me of a laundry. These teething problems, however, have been quick. Meanwhile, I have the station uses three times. The unpleasant odor is gone, the sound I take no longer knew. Instead of tap water should I use now but distilled to curb Kalkabsonderung.
With the results I am very satisfied. The iron comes with steam much faster than without; With large amounts of laundry and dry completely wash it saves a lot of time with the device. Even the laundry looks (at least for me) better; it is much smoother. The device is therefore suitable (not only, but also) for people with only moderate Ironing talent.
Conclusion: Cheap, the device is not straight, especially since you should plan to invest in a proper ironing board along with it. Even the huge space is a factor that you have to consider in the purchase decision. Who has enough money and space, gets with this device a real help in the household. Ironing do with it, although still not fun, but the misery is over faster, and the results speak for themselves.
