Product DescriptionIntroducing the iron of the future. An iron that gives you the power to use steam while ironing even your most delicate fabrics, including acrylic, nylon and polyester. No matter what temperature setting you select, you will always have the freedom of choosing steam.
Customer Reviews
Incredible Iron!
Black & Decker D6000 All Temp Digital Steam Iron, Blue
I bought this D6000 iron direct from Black & Decker, and I have to say, I'm most amazed. For the past 10 years I was using a Black & Decker model...but the steam didn't really come out anymore, and I was using a lot of "Magic Sizing" on my shirts to get them to iron well.
Originally, I bought a Shark as a replacement, but didn't even get it out of the box before reading the horrific reviews. It went back, and I got this.
WOW! No Magic Sizing needed and my ironing time is a third of what it used to be. Yup, you really can have steam at all settings. A lot of steam comes out with the steaming option on, and you get a heck of a lot more with the "steam burst" feature. The fact that you can clean all the mineral build up in the steam vents is great. The digital functions make it foolproof to iron. Read the tag, set the temp setting.
I also do large format photography, and I make albumen prints. I thought the vertical steam function would be perfect for steaming my paper, a necessary step in the process. I wasn't too sold on that (it worked, but be careful of the hot steam), but found that just using the regular steam function without touching the paper was fine.
The auto off feature proved useful when my wife irons. =) Oh, and the fact that she now irons her clothes is a real testament to how great this iron is!!!!
Couple cons: Filling the water tank isn't all that easy - would have been nice if it came with some sort of cup or funnel. Also, the tank empties quickly. But I'd prefer that over an iron where less steam comes out any day.
Do not go for the cheaper, crappy irons. This is the real deal. You won't be disappointed!
A real time saver.
I despise ironing with a passion. I've owned several irons, some of them fairly expensive, and this is the first one that can properly iron a shirt pane or collar in one pass, which considerably reduces the amount of time and effort it takes to do the job.
The D6000 weighs 4 lbs, which is quite heavy but probably explains why it does such a good job; it glides effortlessly over most materials.
Unlike most other irons where you set the temperature using a mechanical dial, the D6000 features a fancy blue backlit LCD control panel displaying all the settings (steam, temperature, fabric type...) in an easy to read, large font. The steam is abundant and constant regardless of the temperature setting as advertised, a very useful feature. Of course, the flipside is that you get to fill up the water tank more often, which fortunately is a snap thanks to the large fill port: hold the iron horizontally, open the fill port and put under the water faucet.
A "vertical steam" mode lets you steam hanging clothes and drapes (I have not had a chance to use this feature)
The manufacturer states that the iron does not need to be emptied after each use. The self cleaning feature should be used once a month to insure proper descaling.
The D6000 is easy to use and almost reconciled me with the ironing chore. By cutting my ironing time in half, it has more than earned its five stars.
Heavier is better
The Black & Decker D6000 Digital Iron is by far one of the best irons I have ever owned. Besides the modern design and LCD capabilities, the iron's heavy weight makes it easier for the iron to move over the fabrics. It smoothly glides in an effortless motion. I was a little concerned about the rounded tip since I am use to iron having the pointed end, but I have to admit it did not really make a difference. I was able to iron collars easily, hitting every inch of material including the corners.
The steam option is unbelievable. It shoots a forceful abundance of steam that can tackle and "flatten" any wrinkle. Filling the water reservoir is a little awkward but I figured the design might be based on the LCD display and you are less likely to short the circuit board on the iron (this is just a guess). The handle has a good grip and is comfortable to hold. The control buttons are easy to push and conveniently placed. The 360 degree swivel cord is great because you will be less likely to get the cord tangled on yourself because you have to keep moving from side-to-side. However, I wish the cord was a bit longer.
Overall I really recommend this iron. It will allow you to iron faster with less effort.
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