Can you use the iron without steam? In other words, can you turn the steam off?
472284
Yes, you can use it without steam. I have no problems with my Proctor Silex Iron. Thank you.
2065384
It has an off button. You dial it to the type of fabric you will be pressing like perm press, cotton, linen. The steam temp will be determined by your fabric choice. It's a great iron.
654957
I agree, I never use and iron either, although I totally hate ironing which is why I got the steamer. That being said I use if for everything and find this model to work exceptionally well on all types of material.
1578144
Steam does not come out if you are not pulling the trigger. The pad however is wet so getting it completely dry isn't really an option unless you put on a new pad. The other day I dropped the cleaner tank and didn't have an issue using it to help clean that up.
1864069
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.
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.
1134975
Yes. It's clearly a design flaw. The steam trigger got stuck recently, and there is no way to get it unstuck. I used the iron occasionally for two years before running into the problem, but it easily could have happened sooner. I think it happened due to inadvertent contact with the top lock button while picking up the iron.
2065383
the on and off switch is part of the dial. Steam can also be used at lower temperatures. I'm very satisfied with this iron.
1740594
oh no. You can have it on "dry" mode or continual or burst. This iron is awesome. It irons beautifully.Great iron.
1592583
No steam however, I keep a spray bottle near me and it works great. Iron gets hot fast and does have an automatic shut off. I have never burned myself using it.
908952
Sorry, Cyndi, the travel iron does have steam holes in the heating plate. You re correct that you need a dry iron; one with no steam
1390357
You can only if it is not to wet. I also don't turn on the steam feature if my hair is damp.
1740595
All the irons I have had either steam or it's off. I have never owed any that would adjust the amount of steam including the last Rowenta I had. I use the bust of steam lots for very wrinkled areas. It is weird the tab goes both directions for steam and it's the same amount. Sorry I can't help you more.
495970
I put a towel over mine a steamed it with the iron. Try it with a color you probably won't use 1st that's what I did.
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.
2072449
Absolutely not. No fabric is needed during the ironing process. There may be a select fabric you may need to protect with any iron, but as a general use - I have not had any problems. This is a really good iron. Steam is powerful and does a good job.
942381
I think so. More steam holes and the steam generator really force the steam. Best iron I have ever used, I require far less spray starch, even on 100 percent cotton.