Sunbeam 4218 Steam Master Iron with Automatic Shut-Off

Product Description

Spray mist removes wrinkles and sets creases Shot of Steam feature provides an extra burst of steam to remove stubborn wrinkles Vertical steam removes wrinkles from hung garments or drapes Motion Smart auto off features a 3-way system to turn the iron off for your safety Self cleaning system prevents mineral build-up that can reduce the life of your iron Non stick surface for smooth gliding Retractable cord for easy use and storage Soft Touch Grip for your comfort Complimentary Water cup for ease of use in filling the water hole

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #71477 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Brand: Sunbeam
* Model: 4218
* Released on: 2006-04-26
* Dimensions: 6.25" h x 5.50" w x 13.00" l, 3.60 pounds

Features

* Self-cleaning iron with spray mist, extra burst of steam, and vertical steam
* Produces steam without dripping, spitting, or leaking, even at low temperatures
* Thumb-tip controls; 3-way Motion Smart auto safety shut-off; nonstick soleplate
* Soft Touch grip for comfort; retractable cord; water cup included
* Measures approximately 12 by 5 by 6 inches; 1-year limited warranty


Amazon.com Product Description
Stylishly designed, this household iron produces steam without dripping, spitting, or leaking, even at low temperatures. The unit's Spray Mist system dampens fabric to aid in removing wrinkles from heavy fabrics and for setting creases. In addition, its Shot of Steam function provides an extra burst of steam to deeply penetrate and smooth out stubborn wrinkles. Holding the iron in a vertical position allows for using it as a steamer on hanging garments or drapes.

For safety, the iron offers three-way Motion Smart automatic shut-off. If the iron gets left in a horizontal position or accidentally tipped over, it will automatically stop heating after 30 seconds. If the iron gets left in a vertical position (on its heel rest), the iron will automatically turn off after 15 minutes. Even more, the unit's self-cleaning system prevents mineral build-up that can reduce the life of the iron. Other highlights include convenient thumb-tip controls, a nonstick soleplate, a Soft Touch grip for comfort, and a retractable cord. A complimentary water cup for ease of use in filling the water hole comes included. The iron measures approximately 12 by 5 by 6 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.


Customer Reviews

Good for 1 year3
I bought this iron just about a year ago, probably a little under a year, used it every day, and it was great until last week. The vertical steam function was nice, as was the adjustable steam level. A while ago the cord reel function stopped working well; the reel would only retract about half the cord and just stop. This was inconvenient, especially since one of the selling points is a retractable cord, but not enough to make me go looking for a new iron. Last week out of nowhere the steam function stopped working altogether (vertical, horizontal, various heat/steam settings, etc), so I'm had to use a 4-year old B&D which, while not as nice, worked. This was a nice iron, but even though it was relatively cheap it should have lasted more than a year.

Good iron for the price4
This is a great iron for the price. It does a great job getting the wrinkles out and I use it all the time. The only complaint that I have is that the retractable cord doesn't work well. I have to mash the button several times and sometimes force the cord in part way to make it work. I am a little irritated about that because it was a feature that I was excited about. But the overall job of the iron outweighs that one defect in my opinion. If you have $80 in your budget for an iron, I would get a Rowenta, but if you can only spend $30 (or $24 with a Bed Bath & Beyond 20% off coupon) this is the iron to get.

Iron is good but design is poor.3
I have used Sunbeam irons in the past and have had good use from them. The Shot of Steam is the feature that must be in any iron I use and that is why I purchased this model. The retractable cord was not a consideration and now that I have it, I don't like it. It does not retract fully.

In most irons the sole plate covers almost all of the bottom surface. In this iron it does not because of the retractable cord housing. When I iron I apply pressure with the heel of my hand and it usually is over the center of the soleplate. In this iron it is at the very bottom of the soleplate or not over the soleplate at all. This is a very awkward design and not very efficient.

I would not buy this iron again or recommend it to anyone.