can you turn the steam off while ironing cotton?
1534938
This is not an automatic steam iron. There is a steam button that you press to use, while actually ironing your clothes. Or you can leave the water reservoir empty while ironing your clothes, so you cannot use the steam at all.
255132
There is no on-off button on mine. You have to unplug the iron when you want it off, and that is somewhat inconvenient.
233454
Yes there is an automatic shut off. If you leave the iron horizontal "Hot" side down, off in 30-seconds. Leave iron in vertical on its stand, off in 15-minutes.
1292920
Unfortunately, no. I have accidentally left mine on for long periods of time and luckily have had no steam/burning/problems; but I sure do wish there was an auto shut-off for safety!
1416663
There is a 'nylon' setting on this, but I haven't tried it, as we use this iron primarily for cotton/linens. If there is any doubt about certain fabrics, use a press cloth just to be safe, and you won't melt the fabric.
1217165
No, you have to lower the ironing board all the way down before you can turn it.
1592580
It does not have steam or auto shutoff. I use mine for seam setting when piecing quilt blocks. Love it, is lightweight and easy to use.
128178
Of course it has an on/off switch! In fact, it has an on/off switch for the water part so you can use steam or not, and it has an on/off switch for the iron. This system is well worth the money.
1743756
Mine does not wet the fabric but it does put out quite a bit of steam. Working with small quilting parts, you could easily get a steam burn if you don't get your hand out of the way. You can adjust the steam but I've never tried as I like the steam. It is an awesome iron. Helen
320884
The settings go from min to max. I use the Max for quilting cottons and it is very hot. It also heats up very quickly. The only drawback is that the steam holes are only on the tip of the plate.
2013186
No, it has a on/off switch. Just shut off when you want the steam to stop. It works great. I use it all the time.
1740596
Yes, that is so. Personally, I have no issues with that, since the steam is really what does the work for you. Household irons such as this don't have an enormous steam output anyway. In my experience, the only time there was a need to regulate the steam output was with a commercial steam iron.
128179
There are two on/off switches. One for the steam resivior and one for the iron itself.
395489
Expanding on the correct answer below: Yes, you can iron without steam. You have to pull the steam trigger on the handle to get steam, so if you don't want steam, you simply don't pull the trigger. Also, there is a knob that is used to adjust the amount of steam delivered, from a little to a lot. (Pretty much like any standard steam iron.)
2174754
Your material must be flat and smooth. Also make sure you have the proper setting for thr type of fabric you're ironing. Maybe turn down the steam setting too. Good luck!
1814201
There is a little steam icon above the cotton setting. Only above that setting will it steam. Below that setting you should not put water in the iron as it will leak.
1688836
You turn the dial on top of the iron (under the handle) to set the proper temperature and to turn it off. I've really enjoyed this iron.