Sales Rank: 14903


Features:

11-3/4 by 4-7/8 by 5-3/4 inches; weighs 3.7 pounds

Powerful steam motor with 2 continuous steam settings

Anti-calc descaling system removes mineral build-up

Extra-large 15-ounce transparent water tank

8-foot swivel power cord

Average Rating:
Rating: - Common Denominators
A lifetime member of the club that believes in giving a product a good workout before reviewing it, I have owned this iron now for 4 months. Observations:
1. All irons should be at least as good as this one.
2. There is nothing extraordinary about this $120 iron, except its price.
3. Consumers shouldn't have to pay a fortune for a stainless steel soleplate, steam, and auto shutoff. Shouldn't these three things be basic to any iron? (Non-stick coatings and all the chemicals that go into making them aren't all that safe, nevermind that on an iron, they scratch easily.)
4. Because there is nothing extraordinary about this iron (or shouldn't be), that means most irons out there are cr*p... ;-]
5. The steam feature on this iron is excellent (all holes are actually holes through which steam can travel, not indentations made to look like holes that aren't really. The reservoir is see-through (good for ensuring full emptying after each session, as advised [but not always followed...].
6. The iron blows through water, probably some function of the steam feature being so good. The pour hole could be a tad larger... must watch carefully when pouring water.
7. The soleplate is beginning to discolor around some of the steam holes; staining isn't easy to remove. This iron doesn't get industrial use, so staining this early, using only steam, shouldn't happen.
8. The cord is secured at the base of the iron with a ball bearing-like feature: nice, but because it is plastic and not metal, the bearing often sticks, causing cord to hit & stick into the ironing board too often when sitting the iron on its heel...
9. The iron's handle design takes some getting used to. Is this style meant to be ergonomic? If so, Bosch engineers should know that it's hard on one's wrist (the positioning of the handle puts the iron slightly off balance when picking it up and using it). This is especially problemmatic if ironing for extended periods (more than two items). Too, the pebbling on the handle is more annoying than not (hurts the palm of my hand).

For $120, one *should* be picky. Will report back next January/February after warranty expires...

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Rating: - Solid German Design
I am very happy with this product. However, I wish it was less heavy.

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Rating: - Best cord!
This is the only steam iron I've ever found that has a NON TWISTING CORD! The cord swivels and it is fabric coated so it doesn't twist. Not inexpensive, but the cord is worth the price.
Presses well also!