Good iron with some problems

A good iron but some controls hard to adjust. The water fill window cover very hard to open & close. Also, the temperature adjustment dial is very hard to adjust due to stiff operation. People with small hands or arthritis will find the controls very hard to change.
The operation of the iron seems to be working well to this point. (Only used a month.)This is a replacement for another Rowenta iron which I owned for 5 years and loved. Unfortunately the cord developed a short at the connection to the handle and I could find no replacement part, so bought this one. Hopefully the connection will last longer. I liked the original Rowenta better than this one due to the controls being easier to change.

great product with touch of german engineering quality

I got a costco version of this product, DX-8600, which is only 1500 watts, but the features are identical. The iron heated up in 30 seconds, the steam burst was powerful, and all the controls were quite self-explanatory. The INOX soleplate is installed with precision, and the water inlet cover is quite durable. I have another Black and Decker D2020, and in comparison the D2020's soleplate edges are crooked, and the water inlet cover is quite brittle, and the D2020's soleplate is smaller than the DX-8600's. Consumer Reports rated the D2020 and D2030 much higher than any Rowenta, but I will stay with this DX-8600 for a while.

Rowena Steam Ifron

I find this iron very easy to use. The multiple steam holes makes ironing easier and faster. I have a small problem with it spitting water. I have tried using 1/2 tap and 1/2 spring water and I have tried adjusting the steam flow, but it still tends to spit. Overall, I am very pleased with this iron.

Nice iron

I have used Rowenta irons for many years and they have always been quite good. I don't do a LOT of ironing, just pressing minor wrinkles out of shirts and trousers that I picked up from the laundry/dry cleaners. I have sometimes found other irons to lack the steam power to do this very well; this iron, however, has produces plenty of steam, even when held vertically.

This model is somewhat heavier than my last Rowenta iron, which generally I prefer. However, it doesn't glide as effortlessly across the clothes, which I suspect will improve with some use.

I read a number of reviews in which the user atated ironing had become fun. Um, get real... it's ironing, it's never going to be fun. This at least makes it not such a chore.

It's heavy but it works well,

I wanted an iron I could use for sewing, quilting and ironing clothes. I specifically wanted a "shot of steam" feature similar to my 30 year old iron that had died, where you can spray a little bit of steamy water in front of where you are ironing. This iron meets those criteria. It has a sharp point in front, which does make it easier to get in those sewing corners. It has well-distributed steam, and that works well. It uses spring water and I always have that around. The directions are very clear. I like the fact that it shuts off and then turns back on when you wiggle it. That is particularly useful for quilting.

It is HEAVY. Very heavy. It is also tall, which will take some getting used to. I feel like my hand is very far from the cloth. Of course, that is perception, not reality.

Very *NICE* but WORTH the price? Hmmmmmm

This is my 4th Rowenta Iron (YES I'm clumsy but I *LOVE* Rowenta's). This was by far the most expensive that I've bought but I had a gift certificate to offset the cost. Honestly the only difference between the Professsional iron(s) and the $50-60 Rowenta's models is the WATER TANK and the WEIGHT (this is good for my wrist why?). However, it's nice that I don't have to keep filling up the water tank every two items especially when Rowenta suggests that we add water when the iron is UNHEATED (you've got to kidding!) But still, is it worth the extra money? Honey, I think *NOT* unless you have a gift certificate too. Also, as much I dropped them back in the day .. they keep on tickin'!! I've gotten BETTER over the years (13+) but this one (maybe others too) have the anti-slip on the bottom... so that should help eliminate some TIPPING OVER and any unnecessary accidental skin contact (ouch!). VERY NICE but truthfully why don't they ALL have this anti-slip? These aren't the $9.99 K-*art specials, so Rowenta SHOULD be able to add this to all of their irons. Hmm .. my next comments will be to the Rowenta folks with this EXACT suggestion too! Seriously. Happy Buying and remember .. this is a GOOD PRODUCT!!!!

Rowenta DA251-TRAVEL IRON DUAL VOLT - VERT STEAM - FOLDG

Product Description

Features True Dual Voltage-two heating elements allow the iron to be as powerful at 120 volts as it is at 240 volts. This provides a full range of ironing tempertures. Vertical Steam allows iron to be used in an upright postion to remove wrinkles from hanging garments and drapes. Burst of Steam penetrates even the most difficult fabrics. Steam Control provides the option of ironing with or without steam. Precise Full Range Thermostat ensures perfect ironing of any fabric type. Water Tank is located in the handle and convenient to fill. Handle Release locks handle during use or allows the handle to store flat

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #373275 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Rowenta

Features

• True Dual Voltage-two heating elements allow the iron to be as powerful at 120 volts as it is at 240
• Vertical Steam allows iron to be used in an upright postion to remove wrinkles from hanging garments
• Burst of Steam penetrates even the most difficult fabrics.
• Steam Control provides the option of ironing with or without steam.
• Precise Full Range Thermostat ensures perfect ironing of any fabric type.