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I just received my new iron from The Vermont Country Store. It is an
all metal dry iron, medium size, with no auto shutoff. I love it. I especially love no steam holes. If I want to steam a block, I spritz it and then "press" it. Works just like steam! Mardi Phaedrine wrote in message ... In article , "Laurie G." wrote: I've had 2 Rowenta's. I loved them both - at first. I like to press my blocks at the cotton setting - sometimes with steam, sometimes without. The dial on the first iron cooked. I couldn't turn it anymore. The second iron started leaking. It didn't matter whether steam was on or not. They shouldn't leak at any setting. I did Google them prior to purchase and was actually forewarned about the leaking problem but wanted one really bad anyway. Wasted $$ on both! I now have a $25.99 iron from Target that works just fine. And, I won't feel so horrible when I toss it at the end of it's life. :-) Laurie G. Please, what brand is it? And by the way, the dial thing happened to my first Rowenta too. The shot of steam also stopped working as well. |
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I have three Rowentas. I leave water in them when I turn them off. If you
follow the directions to turn the steam all the way on then off when turning the iron off, it doesn't leak. One of them is one that was a return to the store, it leaks. But the base is not quite square on the body of the iron, so I think that is the problem. But I can use it as a dry iron that gets really hot.. Before my first Rowenta I was replacing irons about every 9-10 months because they would start smoking at the cord attatchment. The first Rowenta lasted more than 15 years before it stopped heating as well as it should. I think that if I opened it up and cleaned crud out of it it would be fine. I just am lazy. Pati, in Phx. teleflora wrote: "Phaedrine" wrote in message ... The last three Rowentas I bought (three different models) all leaked like a sieve--- water pours out the holes leaving big water spots that soak into the ironing board after only maybe 10 minutes of ironing. I had to take them all back. What is the deal with irons? I have tried other brands too (the rest all made in China now) and they leak too. I've had a good Rowenta for going on 5 years and I use it a lot. A couple of things. 1. As someone else mentioned, the setting has to be pretty high to get steam and not drippy water, and 2. You really, really have to be diligent about emptying the water when you are done. I don't know what it is about the water sitting in that tank, but it will start leaking. I really do love that iron. Cindy |
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Pati Cook wrote: I have three Rowentas. I leave water in them when I turn them off. If you follow the directions to turn the steam all the way on then off when turning the iron off, it doesn't leak..... I currently have two Rowentas. Both leak out the steam holes but only after the iron has been used for 10-20 minutes. I looked in the directions for both irons, and it does not say that anywhere! Nonetheless, I will try it on both irons and let you know if it works. I would try nearly anything to prevent this leaking including turning a few cartwheels. Normally, I usually just unplug my iron without touching anything since (1) the dial is frozen on the older Rowenta and (2) I usually have my irons set only on Cotton/Linen anyway. On the older one, the steam is either on or off with no adjustment. ....One of them is one that was a return to the store, it leaks. But the base is not quite square on the body of the iron, so I think that is the problem. But I can use it as a dry iron that gets really hot.. Before my first Rowenta I was replacing irons about every 9-10 months because they would start smoking at the cord attatchment. The first Rowenta lasted more than 15 years before it stopped heating as well as it should. I think that if I opened it up and cleaned crud out of it it would be fine. I just am lazy. |
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what kind of water are you using in the iron? The instructions for my
Rowenta say that if you use distilled water, the iron may spit. It says to use tap water; if your water is extremely hard, you can mix tap water and distilled water. We have a filter on our faucet for drinking water and that is what I use in my iron. I haven't had any problems with it leaking. Julia in MN -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://mail.chartermi.net/~jaccola/ |
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Julia in MN wrote: what kind of water are you using in the iron? The instructions for my Rowenta say that if you use distilled water, the iron may spit. It says to use tap water; if your water is extremely hard, you can mix tap water and distilled water. We have a filter on our faucet for drinking water and that is what I use in my iron. I haven't had any problems with it leaking. Julia in MN I have always used tap water since that is what the directions say to use. We have a fairly neutral city water--- not too hard, not too soft. It's nice to hear that some don't have leaking problems. I ust wish I was one of you. Phae |
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Phaedrine wrote:
In article , Julia in MN wrote: what kind of water are you using in the iron? The instructions for my Rowenta say that if you use distilled water, the iron may spit. It says to use tap water; if your water is extremely hard, you can mix tap water and distilled water. We have a filter on our faucet for drinking water and that is what I use in my iron. I haven't had any problems with it leaking. Julia in MN I use bottled water because our water is extremely hard. -- Bonnie, the Quilt Lady NJ |
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Howdy!
So did anyone among these hundred or so posts about irons check out the deal w/ Rowentas at JoAnns? Just wondering.... g Irons: I never, and I mean NEVER put water in my irons anymore. No leaks, no mess. Handy spray bottle of water sits close by for smoother ironing. Like vhs players, irons are more of a disposable appliance now, so I don't intend to spend big bucks on one, and will replace when it refuses to get hot enough to take out wrinkles (from fabric g). Current model is a Sunbeam I got on sale at Sears for $15, 3 or 4 years ago; gets hot, isn't too heavy, and it works just fine, dry. Cheers! Ragmop/Sandy "Maureen Wozniak" wrote in message ... Ph The last three Rowentas I bought (three different models) all leaked like a sieve--- water pours out the holes leaving big water spots that soak into the ironing board after only maybe 10 minutes of ironing. I had to take them all back. What is the deal with irons? I have tried other brands too (the rest all made in China now) and they leak too. I thought mine leaked to until I read the instructions that came with it. I know, I know, you shouldn't have to read the instructions to work an iron, but. . . The steam setting is the highest setting. it leaks if you try to use steam with a lower temp setting. So when I want steam I crank it up and use a press cloth to prevent any shines or schorches. Not always conveninet but I love the teflon sole plate. Maureen |
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" Ellison" wrote: Irons: I never, and I mean NEVER put water in my irons anymore. No leaks, no mess. Handy spray bottle of water sits close by for smoother ironing. Amazing isn't it? Here we are in the 21st century and we are supposed to be progressing. But now we have to go back to dry irons because so many irons leak. What a crazy world........ |
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That's the cheeriess news I've read in a long time. I have been
paying big buck for great irons that either clog up because I have cheated on the kind of water I put in them, or I forget to put it in it's rack and knock it on the floor, 70 dollar iron break just as easily as a $15. one. What I desire is some thing that gets hot stays hot and doesn't automatically shut off. I could go back to a spray bottle of water, who am I now at 82 years to have to keep up with the times. My second book goes to press next week and will be on the market by the 1st of May. I mention this because NOW I can get back to making my Autumn Leaves quilt and the Delectable Mountain. I found the VHS for the mountain, but am still looking for the book. I had to move out of my office as the miscroscopic organisms from the archival records of my sister took over my life. I promise my sister before she died in 2001 that I would publish her research along with my second book....I am on my second round of trying to get rid of these effects on my allergies and asthma. My doctor put me on double maximum of prednisone and then left town for two weeks. I am restricted to home (my dear son Eric) is ridding my former office of the unseeable bugs, water proofing the walls from possible mold and in the meantime I bought a brand new Oak Computer desk and matching file cabinet, plus ordered an extention Oak table. It takes up a lot of room in MY bedroom I may never move my office back to the lower level. OOPS! no air conditioning and July and August can really wear one down. Thanks again about the tip on the Irons. Rhoda http://home.att.net/~rewicker/QuiltGallery On Wed, 21 Apr 2004 19:25:14 GMT, " Ellison" wrote: Howdy! So did anyone among these hundred or so posts about irons check out the deal w/ Rowentas at JoAnns? Just wondering.... g Irons: I never, and I mean NEVER put water in my irons anymore. No leaks, no mess. Handy spray bottle of water sits close by for smoother ironing. Like vhs players, irons are more of a disposable appliance now, so I don't intend to spend big bucks on one, and will replace when it refuses to get hot enough to take out wrinkles (from fabric g). Current model is a Sunbeam I got on sale at Sears for $15, 3 or 4 years ago; gets hot, isn't too heavy, and it works just fine, dry. Cheers! Ragmop/Sandy "Maureen Wozniak" wrote in message ... Ph The last three Rowentas I bought (three different models) all leaked like a sieve--- water pours out the holes leaving big water spots that soak into the ironing board after only maybe 10 minutes of ironing. I had to take them all back. What is the deal with irons? I have tried other brands too (the rest all made in China now) and they leak too. I thought mine leaked to until I read the instructions that came with it. I know, I know, you shouldn't have to read the instructions to work an iron, but. . . The steam setting is the highest setting. it leaks if you try to use steam with a lower temp setting. So when I want steam I crank it up and use a press cloth to prevent any shines or schorches. Not always conveninet but I love the teflon sole plate. Maureen |
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