Features:

  • STAINLESS-STEEL SOLEPLATE WITH PRECEISION TIP - Provides smooth-gliding across different garment surfaces and ability to smooth hard-to-reach areas with 1700 Watts of Power.
  • 400+ STEAM HOLES AND 150G/MIN BURST OF STEAM – Patented Microsteam system with over 400 steam holes provides excellent steam distribution and penetration with the powerful 150g/min burst of steam
  • DESIGNED TO MAKE IRONING EASY - Comfortable grip handle, 7-foot cord with 360-degree moveability, burst-of-steam on demand, vertical steaming for hanging garments, and more!
  • USE ANY WATER TO IRON – This iron can use any water straight from the sink since it has an anti-calcium system. It also has an easy fill hole, anti-drip lid, and clearly displays the water level to let you know when its time to refill the extra-large 12.7 ounce water tank
  • SAFETY COMES FIRST WITH ROWENTA – To prevent any sort of accident, this iron comes with a 3-way automatic shut-off system after being left untouched for 8 minutes vertically, 30 seconds face down or on its side.
  • MADE IN GERMANY – Expect only the best with German made irons and Rowenta. This iron is built to last with features such as a stainless-steel soleplate, anti-calcium system to use any water, and auto-cleaning system.
A masterpiece of Iron engineering!

The combination of this Rowenta soleplate design with the beveled edges which allows steam to develop within the microspace between the soleplate and the garment along with the good weight of the iron and 1800 watt temperature maintaining capability make this high wattage=high powered steam iron the most effective and efficient iron that I've ever used. The design is stunning and makes using the iron fun and interactive. There is a time when there is so much steam that a garment can get damp. The best solution is to be active with the steam on/off lever and use it frequently to allow for a "dry set" when needed. I have found that the motion sensor which should stop the steam in the horizontal position when the iron is still and not in motion is ineffective. The iron is not super light weight on purpose because the proper weight of an iron can help ease the downward pressing action that a user would use to keep the fabric against the board and is actually an advantage making ironing easier with less effort by the user.

Excellent Iron

The first one I purchased was awful. It smelt like it was burning and then I had to scrub the plate with a soft cloth, not to mention the Clicking Noise I heard when the Iron was in Standby - Auto/Off mode, so I sent it back and got another one. I don't usually double order, usually if I'm not happy I change to another model number, but I do like the iron, and I'm happy I reordered the same model. The steam is amazing and though I can only iron one shirt at a time in Steam Mode, it's still an awesome Iron that heats up quickly and gets between button holes without any hassle. I think Rowena makes the best irons and this is probably one of the best I've tried. It glides across fabric, makes great seams in pants and makes shirt collars look professionally starched. I'm super happy with my purchase, which did entail a lot of help from Amazon Community Members, and I appreciate all help I received with my purchase. Thanks :-) PS: My Ironing Boards seamstress cover was purchased on Amazon and it's great for measuring fabric, however, please use a towel over the cover when using any steam iron. Household Essentials Deluxe Ironing Board Pad and Cover, Sewing Guide Pattern

I have bought a lot of Rowenta irons, I ...

I have bought a lot of Rowenta irons, I make drapes for living, and instead of buying professional irons, i buy Rowenta. they usually hit the floor a few times, but keeps working, although I'm sure it is guaranteed to survive that! But that is why I buy them, I can buy a few of these and they last longer. they work really well. this one has had some reviews saying it is hard to see water level, and for my 58 yr old eyes.... that is an issue with a lot of irons, but even I can see it. only thing I have noticed, is my previous one seemed to heat up really fast and this one ( we are talking 1-15 seconds from cold) seems to take longer, so I default to thinking it is broken! doest sputter ( until you drop it on the ground a few times!) works really well

This iron works super great. Make sure you opt for a Rowenta ...

This iron works super great. Make sure you opt for a Rowenta made in Germany, not China, which has cheaper parts. I replaced a German-made Rowenta that I had had for almost nine years and had been dropped on the floor may times by kids bumping my ironing board while running past. The welding seam between the plate and body finally separated and water was bubbling out, so there was no way it could be fixed. I had no hesitation buying another Rowenta. This one has more steam power that my old one, with the new many-holed plate, and it works great. You do need to refill more often because it is pumping out more steam, but I'm okay with that because it does such a great job. I iron 10-20 shirts and 6 dress pants a week. There is a similar model which has a bigger tank which I almost got, but I have ganglion cysts in my wrists so opted for this one instead, as it is a little bit lighter. My only picky comment would be Rowenta could make the plastic water window a little more transparent. I like to fill up my water just before it empties, and I can't tell now until it makes that empty bubbly sound.

Well constructed, reliable iron

I purchased this to replace my previous Rowenta. The last one was close to ten years old. At the time it would occasionally spit out brown bits. Nothing staining, just annoying in the morning before that first cup of coffee. One morning it started sporadically shutting off. I thought about trying to fix it, but the brown bits made me pull the trigger on a new one. To be fair, I followed very few of the recommendations for upkeep made by Rowenta. I always left water in the reservoir, never used the self-cleaning function, and abused the power cable. It survived numerous falls from the ironing board, ironing marathons, being shoved between two metal wire shelves daily, four moves, and other such abuses. The steam holes never clogged and the ironing surface was always smooth. The only time it wasn’t hot enough to iron my shirts was the day it started shutting itself off. The grip on the iron is pleasant. Occasionally I knock the temperature dial off its setting when gripping the handle. It has a nice weight to it, giving me the perception of quality. The tip of the plate makes ironing right corners easy. I don’t ever recall the iron sticking to any fabric. The price-per-day was a little less than 2 cents. For an iron that does it’s one job well while putting up with all that abuse, buying this again was an easy decision.

This is a high quality iron that you will not be disappointed with.

Getting right to the point: This is a high quality iron that you will not be disappointed with. Those words aren't really strong enough. If you are have come to appreciate that good quality equipment sometimes costs more money, this iron is for you. Full Review: Occasionally in life you use a product that you are expecting to be good, but you don't realize how good it can be until you use it. The Rowenta Pro Master DW 8800 is one of those products. It's an iron. Seriously. How much different can an iron be? They all get hot and take wrinkles out of clothes. This is almost a commodity now. Even so, there is a difference. I have historically ironed more than anyone in my house, and even today, though I pay one of my sons to iron for me, I still iron a considerable amount, especially when traveling for work. Because I often iron in hotels, I had almost seen the full gambit of irons, from basic irons with the most advanced feature being a spray nozzle that leaked to a "deluxe" hospitality iron that steamed, had an extra long cord, and even offered a headlamp to better see the wrinkles you were trying to remove. For the last couple of years our iron at home has been a most basic iron, but it has done the job. Even so, I have been looking to upgrade to one with a steam feature for some time. It is the one feature I miss when it is not available, as it really helps get the wrinkles out. A couple of weeks ago, someone touched some red plastic with the heated plate of our iron, and this pushed me to action. After looking at numerous irons and reading numerous reviews, I decided to follow an instinct I only began to appreciate in my late thirties: buy quality equipment. Quality in this case was the Rowenta Pro Master DW 8800. Rowenta seems to be an iron appreciate by professionals: laundry mats and the such. This is for good reason. My first reaction was nothing short of utter amazement! While it seemed to get hot faster that our other iron, that was not the feature that blew me away. It was the variable steam feature that steams your clothes automatically while ironing WITHOUT pressing a button. If you wish to steam vertically, perhaps curtains or even suit jackets, there is a button that produces serious bursts of steam. All of this was amazing to my gadget loving self, but it was not until I ironed my most difficult shirt this morning that I truly appreciated how amazing this iron is. This iron glides across my clothing like no other iron I have ever used. The constant steam feature easily removed wrinkles I have wrestled with on this particular shirt for minutes in the past. The "High Precision Tip", while not a big deal to me, did indeed allow me to get into certain spots on the shirt easier. As if this wasn't enough, the constant steam feature also allowed me to iron my pants in half the time. The steam pushing through my pants allowed me to be done ironing after only ironing one side of the pants. That sort of thing makes me seriously happy. All this said, the iron is comfortable to hold, and the weight of the iron speaks to its high quality. From what I have read, this isn't the same for all Rowenta irons, but those made in Germany posses a level of quality not seen in those made in China. It remains to be seen how well this holds up, but my first impression is a solid WOW. I am anxious to see how well the "Anti Calc" feature keeps the calcium buildup down, and I am anxious to see if the heated plate remains smooth after months of ironing, but for now, I am amazed. All these good points aside, I do wish the iron had a longer cord, but this is a small price to pay for the rest of the incredible features. I didn't measure the cord, but I suspect it is 7 feet long. I would have appreciated 10 feet, but again, this is a small complaint in comparison to the rest of the features. If you are in the market for a new iron, and if you don't mind spending more money to get a high quality iron, don't hesitate and purchase the Rowenta Pro Master DW 8800. You will not be disappointed. A solid 5/5 stars.

Best Iron Ever

I have always hated ironing, but need to do it every week. I have used store brand cheap irons forever, thinking all irons all the same. They got hot and remove wrinkles. Boy, was I wrong. After dealing with my current iron spitting up, leaking and falling apart, I decided to go with a Rowenta. I have wanted one for years, but could not justify the price. Now, that I have one and have used it, I would pay twice as much for it. I absolutely love this iron. It just glides across the clothing and with one pass, the wrinkles are gone. I love the steam burst, great for the tops of pants. My only regret, I wish I would have ordered it sooner!

The BEST!!!

This is THE BEST iron I have ever had!!! I already have one that I bought for $120 (5 years ago when they first debuted) and it's still going strong. But I decided to get a newer one because of the soleplates, they're now made of the polished stainless steel instead of the matte/regular stainless steel... which makes ironing over clothes so much smoother, especially since the price of these irons are considerably more affordable than what they were before, considering I payed $75 dollars for this one through AMAZON SERVICES. As of now after ironing 5 khaki pants, jean pants and 6 100% cotton t-shirts, CONSECUTIVELY, this iron is awesome, I ended up getting done in a little over an hour. One swipe, that's all it took, and that's barely using the steam blast, which is VERY powerful and continuous. This was a great purchase. I've seen too many negative 1 and 2 star reviews about this iron, and I see why. Some ppl may have bought these used from other sellers who are not necessarily forthcoming with accurate info and description of the iron/product. I have always ordered from Amazon services and have had ABSOLUTELY NO ISSUES with my products whatsoever. So I strongly advise anyone buying this iron, or any product for that matter, to order it from Amazon services so you can save yourself money and headaches. BTW This is not an endorsement for Amazon WHATSOEVER, this is just personal experiences from buying things here on Amazon, they have yet to fail me!!!

In progress

First impressions are pretty good concidering it seems like rowenta has a 50% chance to send you a defective product. So i read the instructions thoroughly and decided to first off, check for leaks. There are none as of now. Second, i used the self clean feature because the box looked ancient and the paper protecting the stainless steel base was basically rotten. It turned out to be a good idea because alot of dust and weird things came out of the iron at that point. So after numerous heating and leaking tests i decided the iron i got was good for now so i packed it up for about a week before actually needing to use it and i simply cannot expess the ease of use for such a heavy iron. It really does float over the clothes. The steam power is almost frightening. I was very sceptical from all the reviews i was reading and the bargain price i snatched this for added to the scepticism but either im the only one who reads instructions, and decided to clean the thing apun arrival, or im just lucky and everyone elses actually was a faulty unit but we'll see what happens long term. I dont intend to use this that often, 2 times a month at least and only a hand full of shirts so any faults should be noticeable.

Best Iron I've Ever Owned

An iron is an iron right? Wrong! As a professional quilt maker and longarm quilter having an iron that is made well, works well for pressing large pieces of fabric as well as small seam allowances is important. I've used several kinds of irons from those $10 irons to $70 irons, so to jump up in price for "an iron" was a bit uncomfortable. With that being said it was worth it. I was surprised at how smoothly it ironed, I mean a stainless steal sole plate is a the same regardless, wrong! so even though it's heavier than a cheaper iron it takes less effort. An issue that I had with my previous iron is that when ironing a large piece of fabric it would shut off because of the "knock over" safety feature, this iron is sensitive enough to realize that it's still being moved around and didn't shut off while ironing a piece of fabric ( I tested a length of fabric that was about 2 1/2 yards), my other iron would've shut off. Next the steam. Yes my previous iron could put out the steam, but this one is different. it puts just the right amount of steam into the fabric. In the horizonal position I don't think there would be any issues steaming a hanging garment because this iron has plenty of steam. As long as this iron stands the test of time. It will be the only iron that I'll ever buy again. Pros: Has lighted indicator that stops blinking when the temperature has been reached "intelligent" steam control that only releases the right amount of steam for the temperature selected. Incredibley smooth ironing with less effort Forced steam is beyond impressive. You can sometimes feel it push up against the iron in the horizonal postion. Heats up quickly Irons large pieces of fabric without shutting off Cons: It is hard to see the water level, but not impossible Too sum it up: The iron is a great iron, worth the extra cost.

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