On the technical data I will not go, there is a comprehensive product description, which leaves no questions unanswered.
Field experience:
With a coal-fired iron although I have never need ironing, but I do, after all, for so long that I remember how difficult was the ironing without steam. A large Dampfbügelstation I never wanted, a steam iron with an integrated water tank did previously also. This compact ironing system gave the impulse to change this decision and I have no regrets. Ironing is not one of my favorite activities, so I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly a convincing result was achieved with this device.
The size and weight of the device is perfectly balanced. With slight iron have to help with manual pressure, which is tiring. The iron is very good in the hand; that you have to constantly hold a button on the bottom of the handle with steam traction, falls after a short time on no longer. The tip is perfect, very narrow, just so to get tricky corners and folds in. However, it is advisable to release the steam activator when you put his finger to correct the match. This station has power and the steam is very hot - just as it should be yes, if the result is to be achieved quickly and perfectly. The water tank is very large and its contents is sufficient for true Ironing marathons, refilling is also also possible during operation. The large opening that's no problem. Surely everyone has something at home, with which he can fill it up if you do not want to use the faucet directly anyway. You can use tap water that is simply because the device has a Kalkfilterkartusche which must also be used in this case, to generate steam. In hard water ideal, however, fall to follow-up costs. In four-pack it currently costs about 5 euros per piece. How long the cartridges can be used, is highly dependent on the water hardness. Two cartridges are included in the purchase price. Is a bit irritating that an audible "click" should be heard when inserting the cartridge. Was with me not the case, however, the cartridge fits perfectly (the insertion is a breeze) and the unit is working properly. The soleplate makes a high quality impression.
Truly innovative is the fact that you have not set a temperature. The station "recognizes", with which temperature it has to work and you can iron all unsorted succession. That actually works - and hopefully in the long run, because the possibility of manual control does not exist. Even printed t-shirts (if the pressure is not too cheap), can be easily ironed on the front. The sole slides professionally on the garments, also on old and heavy linen, the supreme discipline of iron, which was also ironed in very dry. The result was also here perfectly, but enough unique slides over it in this particular case is not enough. This smoothness is achieved but otherwise almost only with a mangle. This achievement gives hope to ironed linen.
The iron can not be placed vertically, but that's not necessary, you can easily let stand on the ironing board. This really works, I tested the long and suspicious vigilant. In order to supply the laundry and to reach for the next you needed it not to defer to the station, which is of course also possible. There is little to set what I consider to be a blessing. The cartridge logs when it needs to be changed, otherwise there's an eco-button to save energy and the on / off button. More I do not want. A special board does not need you, unless you want it perfect. I use my old, no problem, the station also does not drip and I hope it stays that way. To pour the remaining water after ironing (recommended), you carry the station to the sink and empty the tank without problems. That a hot iron, always a "hot potato" is, goes without saying. No problem there, if the device has already cooled. Irons you no longer, because you - is finished or because you somewhere else pursues one of the many interesting activities, the station turns off after a few minutes - ideally. The noise level during steam ironing is that effortless listening to the radio or television is possible at medium volume.
The smoothing out wrinkles on hanging garments is also possible by means of vertical steam shocks. Witty and some American Seeming is to point out that you should not wear on the body, the garment while. This is reminiscent of the microwave history (do not use for drying pets!). But I understand that companies want to hedge against possible far-reaching claims for damages.
One thing is not a good solution: Keeping the thick, because water-carrying hose to the station. This is cumbersome and takes time. In addition, the holder of a type of plastic that might not join the cumbersome Gefriemel (on two sides!) Long. I'll be, and gather the station easily without perfectly coiled cables it. When I'm done with brackets, I will in any case have both generator iron and board out of sight, no matter how smart they come along. They are put away consistently. The design of the station is still able and pleasant in color, if the color you like blue. Deductions for the cable reel does not exist, because the device is well thought otherwise and really served its purpose very neat. The price-performance ratio is now around 100 euros I guess as very good. Unique buy recommendation!
Helga Short
October 15, 2013
