do you have to keep the steam button pressed the entire time you're cleaning
2013185
The button is an on/off switch. If you turn it off, no steam. Nice, if you had to stop in the middle of the job to tend to something else.
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.
2013187
there is no button, the steam just comes out continuously until the chamber is empty. a light goes on to alert you
2013188
Hi Susie, No, and that is the problem with this one that I bought. After about 6 weeks, I did have to hold on to the button that is 3/4 down to keep the steam going. Prior to that, the steam came out on its' own. Very comfortable on my back, and the triangular shape gets into corners nicely.
2013189
No. Turn on the power switch and go. Automatically shuts off when water tank runs dry.
1604160
Mine stopped steaming after about two months of use. But to turn steam on you press the blue button on top by the handle.
1071175
Not an option. You just get steam (on/off), works great, especially when you remove the brush attachment.
559345
You hold the button on handle down to get water to cleaner head, but it can be released and will still steam clean the floor. If floor is quite dirty, I keep button depressed but if not, periodic depression of button is fine. I bought several pads because I like having a supply on hand for changing if floors are very dirty.
1214982
Yes, you have to keep the steam button depressed to activate. It cleans well and I am happy with it in that regard but I get white areas on my brick red ceramic tile floor that I have yet to figure out how to deal with so I'm not using it as much as I'd like.
597677
Yes, the trigger button must remain depressed for the vacuum to activate. If the user releases the trigger button, the vacuum will stop.
568091
That can happen if you press the steam button too long. The trick is to press it and then mop the area, then go to the next. In other words, press as you move the mop forward, then stop pressing as you pull it back. If you continuously press it, it is getting too wet and can streak. Good luck!
1209974
Yes, you can change the attachments while the power is on but steam is not actually coming from the end. (Separate button for steam) I highly recommend this steamer!
147911
No, it does not have a continuous steam switch that locks and that was a feature I wanted also. However, it is absolutely NOT a problem. The steam switch has a hair trigger inside the handle right where your index finger is so it is not remotely uncomfortable to use. No contorted fingers or hands to steam other than what's flat on the board and no numb thumbs either (like my last iron). I do a lot of sewing and a generous amount of steam is critical (vertical included). Having thought about this Rowenta for months, I finally purchased it and absolutely love it! Must be 100 steam little vents on the soleplate distributed edge to edge and what a joy not to have to keep filling it. My only regret is that I didn't purchase it sooner.
1750573
yes., there's also a lever for the steam pressure. this really is one of the best brands for the price.
109546
Yes. The system powers up quickly, providing steam within a minute. When turned off, the steam stops flowing within seconds.
1168608
Does it work if you use the extra steam trigger? Also, the steam will not flow until the handle is out of the locked position.
2245490
No. I love this iron. I don't even have to press it when I use steam. It gets ready to use within seconds.
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!
2046740
I use it all the time and don't notice steam escaping. That being said, it isn't insulating and you will lose heat through it. Still, better than nothing! Also, slit keeps it from truly suctioning on...
1390357
You can only if it is not to wet. I also don't turn on the steam feature if my hair is damp.
1708755
First of all, the manufacturer recommend distilled water but plain water works just fine. As per water temperature, it doesn't matter. It will steam as soon as you turn it on. There is no on-off button. By the way, this doesn't work well on carpets.