What is the recommendation for cleaning the boiler? And, does the iron get hot enough to iron heavily creased linen?
2015475
Yes it gets very hot. I do heirloom sewing and this is the best steam generator I've had. I have not had to clean the boiler as my water is good mineral content but I think the directions for doing so were included.
2015476
Good morning. There is the old fashion way to cean the boiler with a 50/50 mix of water and vinegar.(Natural) The other possibility is going to the next drug store or supermarket and get a bottle of softening agent(chemical)
2015477
This is my 2nd one of these and I've never cleaned the boiler. I don't think you can access the boiler to clean it. The iron gets very hot, hot enough to give you steam burns if your fingers get too close. It will iron out linen and cotton. I find it easier to air dry those fabrics before ironing them and the wrinkles iron out easier.
2015478
Hi, I only used distilled water I live a hard water area. I returned this iron and bought the DeLonghi-VVX1470XGA. I know it costs more but in my opinion it is worth it.
2015479
I havent cleaned it yet-i am not sure there is any cleaning. It gets very hot and the steam gets through tough creases. I love this iton, i would be surprised if there is a better one!
2015480
I have never cleaned the boiler and I use this iron a lot. When I iron heavily creased linen I use Nancy's Best Press,which you can buy at a quilt shop or on Amazom.com. It doesn't make the garment stiff but really helps get out wrinkles.
846397
Yes we have ironed linen with the iron, although we do not do so regularly. Seemed to work fine, as I remember. We use the iron a lot; bought it as a replacement to a similar, older Panasonic iron. No complaints at all with this iron.
1319053
I think your steamer is working fine. It does not take much to do the job. I found that mine has more steam than my old one but the old one was not a Rowenta. You should be able to see a fine mist of steam
43315
I LOVE my iron...I've had no problems with it, I always override the auto shut-off, and the steam stays on without keeping my finger on the button. I use it constantly and love it!
999943
Hello preferably use distilled waterbut the iron has a system Vents Stay-Clean system and if you could use tap waterAn anti-calcium system Prevents steam vents clogged by Reducing the sediment build-up in the vaporizing chamber of the iron.Thank You!!
995791
Indo but I don't steam on it. I love ironing finished quilts on it as they don't drag on the floor. I use a spray bottle to get the creases out.
1206020
ABOUT THE SELF-CLEANING SYSTEM * Use the self-cleaning system to flush out minerals and lint. If lint is allowed to accumulate in the vents, it can scorch and cause brown spotting. For Models D2000 and D2020: Clean about once a month. For Models D2010, D2030 and D2035: A "CLEAN" indicator will appear in the digital display to notify you when your iron needs cleaning (A). * Fill the iron as described in "How to Use" but keep the water level below the MAX line. Plug in the iron, set the temperature to 6, and stand the iron on its heel rest. Allow to heat about 3 minutes. * Unplug the iron and take it to a sink. Holding it horizontally over a sink, move and HOLD the variable steam dial in the CLEAN position ( ). There may be some hissing and spitting while self-cleaning. This is normal. * Stay clear of HOT steam and boiling water as it comes out of the vents while lint, scale, and minerals flush through! Continue to hold the variable steam dial in the CLEAN position until all the water has emptied. If necessary, rock the iron side to side and front to back to empty it. * When finished, release the variable steam dial, stand the iron on its heel rest, and plug it in. Heat for about 2 minutes to dry out any remaining water then unplug.
1210312
I used a mixture of baking soda and water then ran the cleaning cycle. I used an old cloth to pick up some of the baking soda and water paste then scrubbed the face of the iron while it was still a little warm. Worked like a charm. :)
1240133
As the other person said, be sure it's not clogged up. Personally, I like mine. I think they just call it a steamer because you do use hot water. I like it because it's inexpensive and small, not heavy to lift the dirty water. In case you are talking about emptying the dirty water, there is a square hole where you dump it out.
739382
I find this is a noticable issue when using the high side of "Low" (the first dot). I need lower heat for my dress pants, but want some steam. What happens is no steam, followed by spurting steam, followed by no steam as the thermostat kicks on then off. The iron's thermostat is too crude to keep it heated at that chosen spot. My assumption is that this shows a swing of at least 20 degrees, and at just the spot water could become steam. It's annoying.
177918
I don't believe this is recommended. The whole point of steam cleaning is to clean naturally, without additional chemicals. That's why I bought the machine, so I wouldn't have to use extra chemicals.
1040320
Hi again Robin,Can you give any advice on how you used the steamer to clean your tub? I just finally tried mine out last night and it didn't really lift off the soap scum. Maybe it was just too much scum for it to handle?Also, it left residue from what it had picked up on the floor the first time. Any tips?Thanks for your advice!Renee
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I hate the quality of this iron, when it choses to work properly it is a wonderful iron, plenty of heat and steam, unfortunately that's not always the case. So it actually has not had enough use to need any cleaning other than a wipe off here and there. Good luck with it Connie, but trust me if you have any problems, Amazon never replied to my several complaints from the beginning and according to what I've read all over the web, Oliso is worse. Every time I see it being used on TV or Youtube, I wonder how they deal with the problems.
1462694
I just ironed mine last week before a shoot. You can steam also and another trick of wetting the muslin while it's hanging is said to work - though - I have not tried that one. The real trick is managing 20 ft. of material...
1592579
No, it does not have steam. The Dritz website says the iron will shut off after 60 minutes but it does not say that on the enclosed instructions and I for one have not tested that statement. If you quilt, sew or do crafts where you might need to press short seams it is handy for keeping at your workstation at home or in class. It's not suitable for anything but small jobs. You would not want to use it for household purposes.
438887
Haven't had to clean the bottom, starch doesn't stick. Really does move smoothly over any fabric. I haven't actually cleaned the calcium build up from water, after using the steam iron I just unplug and hold off the sink, put on a full steam and then press the steam button on the handle. That seems to clean the steam vents and the steam is excellent.
2095385
I just used mine this morning to steam the wrinkles out of a linen shirt, which took me at least 10 minutes, and the steam was strong and even throughout. My wife uses it much more than I do (like every day) and I've never heard her complain about it stopping. Sounds like there might be a problem with yours. Have you decalcified it lately? I think just running some white vinegar through it does the trick.