I am considering this iron for sewing & quilting; a friend has the V100 & recommended the brand. Is the V200 truly better, and will either/both models operate without steam as well? Thanks!
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Both work with steam off . . .and have the option to turn off the annoying auto-shutoff which kicks in after idle for 8 minutes.I'm convinced, after replacing my household irons every year or so, that people who sew, are experiencing much shorter lived irons specifically because of the auto-shutoff. Think about it . . .they heat, they cool, they heat, they cool, all day long, every day they're used. That can't possibly be good for irons.
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I have been using the V200 for about 4 months, mostly for home garment sewing. I am very pleased with it so far. It generates great steam with no leaking (yet), and does also operate without steam.
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I also bought this for sewing and quilting. So far I am very happy with it. You can use it with and without steam. I also like that you can bypass the automatic shut off which is great for quilting. In the past I have had several Rowenta's and they all leaked water. I have had no leakage with this one. Very pleased.
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I can't tell you if this iron is better...but I LOVE IT....I use it for sewing and quilting and am very very happy :) it does use a lot of water...but I don't mind refilling it when needed. one problem.. can hit steam button and turn it off because of its location...I'm now aware of this and careful not to hold iron near the button....
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This is a large, heavy iron, and since I have arthritis I had difficulty handling the iron when pressing fabric. I never had the chance to use the iron, so I returned it, and found a smaller lightweight iron that suits my needs perfectly.
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Meg, I purchased the V200 because it has the option of selecting continuous steam since I do a lot of sewing and quilting and had this feature on a previous iron. I truly love this iron and would recommend it to everyone. I have not had any water spitting problem with this iron which makes the iron worth its weight in gold. There is no better iron on the market as far as I am concerned.
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My daughter is the main one to use this iron, but I know there's a grey button on the left side of the handle that you need to press for steam. Don't tilt the iron upright and don't press the steam button too frequently. See if that helps. If not, I can get my daughter to write back.
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I already had a $120 R______ Brand and it just didn't get hot enough. I bought this one in hopes that it would and it does the trick for my heavier fabrics. I am a seamstress and needed something that could heat up quickly and press those seams flat. I don't think you will be disappointed with this one. I like it much better than my other big brand iron!
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I am sorry I don't know the answer to that question for sure. I do know that on the side of the iron there is a little switch for different voltage so I would say it is a YES.... I LOVE this iron. It has steam and you don't have to fill it constantly....the handle folds down for easy packing. I use it every day in my quilt studio and take it with me to quilt retreats. So far this has been a much better iron than the Rowenta I recently had that is much like it. Hope this helps.
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The iron CAN be turned off completely by using the temperature setting knob. You can twirl it all the way to off. It also has "auto-off" if you let it sit without using it for awhile. As for the steam usage, it starts, as do most irons, at a low "wool" setting. The internal heater on this Panasonic, (and all the other irons I've seen,) do not have dual components that are cool enough to iron silk or acrylics, yet hot enough to produce steam. There's always the "spray" function for dampening those low temperature items, though. We love this iron!
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I haven't had any problem with the steam at all. This is the best iron that I have owned. As a quilter I really appreciate this iron.
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I am a sewer and the Delonghi is much better for sewing . I really like this iron much better I ordered the Rowenta and sent it back, the DeLonhi was much better. I sew with linen and it is a breeze with this iron, and I feel that linen is the best test of an iron
810655
Purchased a 9280. While it is a little heavy, it is the best steam iron we have had in 49 years of marriage. It was worth every penny we paid for it. Works great on all material. Pin Point cotton dress shirts are now easy to get the wrinkles out.
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I understand your problem. This iron is superior at all the temps, with or without steam and with double steam. It had been 20 years since I purchased an iron. I consulted Consumer Reports; it rated this iron as the best available. The only place I could find one was Amazon; none were available in any stores within a 50 mile radius. I would recommend it to you for ironing at any temperature. As a seamstress, I find it perfect for fusables as well as sheers, velvets, cottons, denim, and paper patterns.
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Yes, it has worked well for me. It is made very well and is very thick. I use the heaviest steam setting and typically iron for an hour or more and this has never been an issue for me.
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Hi Pamela,I don't remember, because I immediately returned this iron. I didn't like the steam output at all. I replaced this iron with a Rowenta DG5030 steam iron, after I owned a Reliable Iron Maven 420 steam iron. The bottom of the Reliable burned out, because I left the iron on/plugged in overnight. I really liked the Reliable Iron Maven 420, but was concerned that it my burn again, as I had read another reviewer who had a similar problem, but didn't leave the iron on.
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I don't know about the DW6080 and how it compares to the DW9280. If you are looking for strong steam - I recommend the DW9280. I love mine. The only drawback is it is a bit bulky. However, the amount of steam it produces cuts down on my ironing time.
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Have the Rowenta Advancer... circuitry went out, they replaced it under warantee (took 2 months)... Now 3 months into the replacement iron, the circuitry went out. Sent it for repair to the place rowenta told me to send it. Got it back after a month. Still doesn't heat up properly, lights don't work right and today I find that the water has completely leaked out all over my ironing board. Anyone have a good suggestion for my next iron? I won't go with the rowenta again!!
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I'm a quilter and have used Rowenta for well over twenty years . . .but they're disposable. I got about 18 months out of the models I've bought in last ten years. I switched to Reliable after hearing about a number of fires from people on a quilting forum. You can google "Rowenta fire" and read for yourself. I loud recommend doing so before investing in an iron. I couldn't be happier with the Reliable. The steam is far more powerful.
395487
If you do not press the steam button there will not be steam. However using the steam button will give you a professional result. PS. I love my Rowenta!
810654
I am sorry I can't offer you a comparison. I went for the 9280 because I iron a large variety of fabrics, and I sew as well. I have owned the iron for less than a month, but I have ironed linen, polyester chiffon, 100% cotton (both knit and woven), girl scout patches, and cotton poly blends. No leaking, no scorching. This is a big, heavy iron that ejects lots of steam, so be prepared. It glides smoothly and effortlessly. I have experienced no scorching or yucky marks transferring to the soleplate after almost a month of daily use.
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I have found it to be the same as using a regular iron. For cotton, use the high setting; if polyester you may try the middle setting first. I always use steam, it seems to add to the quality of the ironing job. I think you'll be happy with it.