Rowenta DX-8800 1750-Watt Professional Iron
by Rowenta
(Click here)
Product Details
Manufacturer: RowentaBrand: Rowenta
Edition: Kitchen
Release Date: 2005-01-15
Model: DX-8800
Publisher: Rowenta
Studio: Rowenta
Music Label: Rowenta
Product features:
- Professional-grade precision iron; soft-grip handle
- Extra-large 12.7-ounce transparent water tank with anti-drip system
- Highly-polished stainless-steel soleplate disperses long-lasting steam bursts
- Anti-slip frame for stability; 3-way automatic shutoff for safety
- Made in Germany; 1-year warranty
Description of Rowenta DX-8800 1750-Watt Professional Iron
The Rowenta DX-8800 Professional iron provides a new level in professional ironing. The DX-8800 offers an extra long burst of professional steam, ideal for removing tough wrinkles and creases. The new AIR GLIDE soleplate has an advanced steam distribution pattern for easier, one pass ironing. The new soleplate technology pushes steam into fabric with more force for a longer more effective wrinkle removal. The full comfort handle, anti-slip rear and ergonomic buttons ensure a safe comfortable iron. German designed, quality and construction it has an extra large transparent water tank, 12.7 oz, which allows fewer refills and a clear view of your water level.Serious quilters and sewing professionals know the benefits of having a high-quality iron, especially one with an extra-large water tank that needs refilling less often. Made in Germany with comfort and technology hand in hand, the Rowenta features a soft-grip handle, ideal for this large, heavier-weight iron; a transparent 12.7-ounce water tank with a sliding cover over the fill hole and anti-drip system; and a burst of steam that lasts longer and is forcibly shot into stubborn fabric wrinkles. The iron?s soleplate is polished stainless steel that will never chip or peel. Other functions include spray, variable steam, and steam-free ironing, as well as vertical ironing for drapes.
Safety is a high priority for Rowenta. This iron shuts off automatically under three different circumstances: after eight minutes of standing vertically without use, and after 30 seconds if left flat on the soleplate or if it has toppled over on its side. A lift or gentle shake reactivates the iron and a light comes on indicating the iron is in use. The iron also features a flexible cord mount for easy maneuverability and an anti-slip frame for stability. Rowenta covers the iron with a one-year warranty. --Ann Bieri
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Rowenta DX-8800 1750-Watt Professional Iron
Customer Review: Hot and Heavy!
Summary: 5 Stars
Clothes irons can be such a subjective purchase. What works well for one, will damn it for another. Some like heavier irons, some lighter. Some like stainless soleplates, some like other coverings.
I've owned a bunch of irons over the last 40 years, in all the major brands, plus I use 2 Elnapresses part of the time. This is the second Rowenta I've had, having bought an excellent one 20 years ago only to have a family member break it in an accidental fall.
It will be noticeable to someone accustomed to a lightweight iron that this is no lightweight. It certainly doesn't weigh what the old all-metal irons used to in my mother's generation, but it is substantial. It will also be noted that the soleplate is inox stainless steel, and glides over fabrics with a finger's touch. Often, cotton knitted t-shirts will stretch from soleplate friction when ironed; not on this iron. A finger or two's touch is all that's required to move the iron over fabric.
There is a wide range of temperature settings; I can't testify to their accuracy as I mostly use cotton/linen or synthetic. I will say that, in my experience, a stainless steel soleplate appears to get hotter and this iron is certainly hotter than my Sunbeam or B/D. This is an advantage for me with my main ironing being cotton.
It is also convenient that there is a wide range of steam setting. So many irons are basically a little steam or none; this iron really pumps out the steam when desired, but easily tapers that back also. There is a spray setting and it certainly works, but I seldom use it.
For those who want it, please note this iron has a quite thick power cord, thicker than the average steam iron, and it does not retract into the iron. However, it is also a quite long and the thicker-than-normal cord ensures it doesn't get tangled easily. This iron is quite high in wattage, more than the average, and it is cautioned in the owner's manual not to use an extension cord that can't handle the wattage.
Filling the iron is basically like my Sunbeam with a hole on the front of the iron body and a provided cup.
I'd like to note that, as with "Bergeron"'s review, I also use an iron for sewing and quilting. Unlike "Bergeron", I realize it is well documented that auto shutoff on irons has saved lives and property. Yes, it can be irritating. My solution? I purchased a vintage iron NOS on EBay and that's the iron I use for pressing. Not so complicated, is it?
This iron isn't cheap, but its German design and construction should outlast at least a few of its Chinese-built competitors, including my Sunbeam and Black & Decker!
Irons
Tools and Hardware
Bestsellers in Irons
Factory-Reconditioned Rowenta Perfect IronESE Electronics; ESE Electronics; ESE Electronics; Kitchen; Home
Price in other shops:
Hamilton Beach Steam Storm IronHamilton Beach; Hamilton Beach; Hamilton Beach; Kitchen; Home
Best price: $24.99
Price in other shops:
Sunbeam 4211 Steam-Master Iron with Automatic Shut-OffSunbeam; Sunbeam; Sunbeam; Release date: 2004-10-19; Kitchen; Home
Best price: $32.99
Jiffy Steamer liquid cleaner.Jiffy Steamer; Jiffy; Jiffy Steamer; Kitchen; Home
Black & Decker AS870 Press 'N Dress IronBlack & Decker; Black & Decker; Black & Decker; Release date: 2004-09-20; Kitchen; Home
Price in other shops:
Shark Gentle Glide Iron, IR420Euro-Pro; Euro-Pro; Euro-Pro; Release date: 2004-01-05; Kitchen; Home
Price in other shops:
Black & Decker S520 Quickpress Spray IronBlack & Decker; Black & Decker; Black & Decker; Kitchen; Home
PANASONIC NI-790R - Steam Dry & Spray IronPANASONIC; Panasonic; PANASONIC; Kitchen; Home
FRANZUS TS16SSI - Travel IronFranzus; Kitchen
Rowenta DM-880 Professional Luxe IronRowenta; Rowenta; Rowenta; Kitchen; Home
Price in other shops: