Is there a way to rewind back the iron cord, when finish used?
936194
Yes. It's a retractable cord. You just give it a slight tug and it is self winding.
936195
Unplug the cord, and it retracts into the base on it's own. Cool feature--no dangling cords.
1562879
At 14 feet of cord extension there is a yellow caution tape indicating you are close to the end. I have pulled the cord 6" past that yellow line. Since the cord is "auto rewind" I have not desired or attempted to pull the cord out further.
2052119
The rewind mechanism did fail with the last Windtunnel we purchased. After about a year and a half, the winder no longer was able to lock the cord at the retracted length. The good news is that the spring never failed, but there is a weak part in the mechanism. There is no hook to hold it, so we had to resort to using clothes pins and eventually tie the cord in a knot.
983983
Try different input. Cord is fragile and wires easily broken. I don't like the retract feature for that reason.
2266564
There's a little switch on the base to activate the up/down feature. If you've had the iron for some time and it's no LONGER raising/lowering, then I'm afraid it's toast.
2160145
That has happened to me on occasion. I unplug the iron and wait a couple of minutes and plug it back in, works like a charm.
2171499
To date, this has not happened. I did add additional padding to the ironing surface. I like the spacial ironing surface andadjustable height. The metal work on the one end seems superfluous; the cord often gets caught on it.
1747227
I have to tie the end of the cord around the handles of my yard power tools so with all the twisting the cord does kink near the female receiptacle end. Also, never use your cocked elbow as a form to wrap the cord when winding it up to stow. Cords have memories and will maintain these bends. These contribute to kinking. Despite not using this winding method, I notice that unless I entend the cord out. it still has a tendency to twist a bit if not kink
1925717
No. You have to turn the crank with one and hold down a pressure arm with the other when rewinding. You might be able to get around this by hanging the unit low and depress the pressure a with your chin but silly as it sounds it might work.
1397620
Hi - I didn't need to unwind the cord very much to plug it in where I wanted it, so I don't really know. I did end up sending the item back and getting a refund, as it is very cheaply made, can only accommodate one size pencil, and mfr instructions (not the seller's ad) says not to use for colored pencils, which was why I bought the item in the first place. My advice: you can find a much better quality sharpener at an office supply store for less money.
612030
I have used mine only 10 times and har had it for a few months but the cord rewind works like a champ. Best stay out of the way of it or you might get whipped.
1564841
Yes I can answer that question - because the same thing happened to me. When you are through with your iron be sure to empty the water don't leave it in the iron. Also put water in the iron before turning it on. Both of those situations are described in the handbook.
313147
I pushed the female end of the cord into one of the holes with a 'clip'. (From inside of reel to the outside). Then I just reeled up the rest of the cord. This way I can plug cord in and reel out the amount of cord I need.
690759
Just go ahead and start the melt to cut the cord. That will take care of the fusing step at the same time, and make the ends more durable.If you need a finer break (like a sharp angle for attaching a lacing needle, or a clean end), heat a razor blade or cheap knife and use it to cut and fuse at the same time.
1985368
The Recoil Automatic Cord Winder will allow you to use the length of cord you need when both ends of the cord are in use. When the cord is not in use, it retracts back in to the winder. Kind of like a cord yo-yo for longer cords.
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You can just shorten the cord by tying a new knot if it sags. I never leave the clothesline outside in the sun or weather which will make the cords last much longer. This is an excellent product. I've had mine a couple of months and love it. Much better than the Greenway brand.
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Hummmm. I never had the rewind issue though I'm always concerned with any "great" feature going bad.You could try pulling the 24ft cord all the way out then see if it re-catches on the retract feature. Could be that a spring mechanism un-sprung (if thats how it works). I believe the rewind assembly portion can be detached, then either repaired or replaced (replaceable part I think). ORIt could be the rewind lever function (I mean the press-down lever itself).There IS a 1 year limited warrenty though I have'nt read the details and returning it might prove a hassle.Good luck! Hummmm. I never had the rewind issue though I'm always concerned with any "great" feature going bad.You could try pulling the 24ft cord all the way out then see if it re-catches on the retract feature. Could be that a spring mechanism un-sprung (if thats how it works). I believe the rewind assembly portion can be detached, then either repaired or replaced (replaceable part I think). ORIt could be the rewind lever function (I mean the press-down lever itself).There IS a 1 year limited warrenty though I have'nt read the details and returning it might prove a... » Read More Hummmm. I never had the rewind issue though I'm always concerned with any "great" feature going bad.You could try pulling the 24ft cord all the way out then see if it re-catches on the retract feature. Could be that a spring mechanism un-sprung (if thats how it works). I believe the rewind assembly portion can be detached, then either repaired or replaced (replaceable part I think). ORIt could be the rewind lever function (I mean the press-down lever itself).There IS a 1 year limited warrenty though I have'nt read the details and returning it might prove a hassle.Good luck! « Show Less