How hot does the steam get?
1821371
Never thought of that, but since it is steam, my guess is that it is over 212 degrees. It is hot!
1821372
I don't know. It will depend on the pressure in the tank. The temperature drops to just over 212 F because the release switch is inside the unit near the pressure tank(boiler) and is under no pressure from there to the end of the utensil being used.
836826
It isn't really "steam" in the true sense. Meaning above 212 degrees. you add steaming hot water from the tap and the machine has a heating element that boosts the temp a few degrees. Contact the tech dept. of Hoover for more specifics.
1000625
It gets hot but the steam that helps to iron your shirts nicely - very hard work!
2135862
Yes, in fact it has a significant burst of steam and works very well. Caution! Keep your hands and fingers out of the way!
143498
It does not appear to have a temperature setting on it but it has settings for different style fabrics which operate at different temperatures. You are also in control of how much steam comes out.
1375229
It gets pretty hot. It's great. It can go from just warm to very hot. Has a timer too and shuts off automatically. The contour shape is great too.
2036725
The steam comes on as long as you have water in the machine. You don't have to do a "cool down" to continue. A well thought out item. Only wish the power cord was longer.
933839
I don't remember any specific details (I would download the manual at the manufacture's website). The only thing that gets hot is about the top one foot or so.
1277768
The steam is not so hot that it will bother you. It is just right. Just remember to keep your eyes closed whilesteaming your face. I like it very much.
628977
No it doesn't get hot holding it and yes it has two different settings for how much steam is released.
62757
Very, hot. It's not safe to hold your hand close to the prongs where the steam comes out from.
987352
I am pretty sure it will be warm enough to meet your needs. I just measured the steam directly at the exit and it was 108 degF before my thermometer maxed out. I dont have any other means of measuring it. However in order for the water to be made steam, it has to boil it at 212 degF and the temperature will drop rapidly as it carries up into the room. So my best guess is it is somewhere around 120 deg F directly at exit and nearly room temperature by the time it is a foot or more away. Hope that helps.
1187384
It gets pretty hot. You have to be careful with more delicate fabrics, but this is a very nice steamer. As far as using it without steam, I really don't think so.
492940
It does not get super hot or tip. The only problem I have is sometimes the hose kinks so you need to stretch it to get the steam flowing.
1085179
The steam gets extremely hot and could burn you quickly. You need to be very careful.
1973586
I have mine in the kitchen where there is plenty of steam but not as much as you might have in a shower. I really like it but I'm not able to give you an answer to your question. It's a great design and works really well with a dimmer switch.
1085178
I would think it's at least 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius) because it becomes steam. It definitely hurts if you put your hand right in front of the nozzle when the steam is coming out.