Amazon.com Product Description
Stylishly designed, this household iron produces steam without dripping, spitting, or leaking, even at low temperatures. The unit’s Spray Mist system dampens fabric to aid in removing wrinkles from heavy fabrics and for setting creases. In addition, its Shot of Steam function provides an extra burst of steam to deeply penetrate and smooth out stubborn wrinkles. For safety, the iron offers three-way Motion Smart automatic shut-off. With the iron plugged in, the power indicator will light steadily. If the iron gets left in a horizontal position or accidentally tipped over, it will automatically stop heating after 30 seconds. If the iron gets left in a vertical position (on its heel rest), the iron will automatically turn off after 15 minutes. In both scenarios, the power indicator will blink to show that the iron has stopped heating and will continue to blink until the iron gets unplugged or reset. To reset the iron, move it back and forth and allow it to reheat for two minutes. Other details include a nonstick soleplate for smooth gliding, simple thumb-tip controls on top of the iron, a Soft Touch grip for comfort, and a self-clean function for longer lasting steam performance. A complimentary water cup for ease of use in filling the water hole comes included. The iron measures approximately 12 by 5 by 6 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
Product Description
The Sunbeam 4211 iron offers the simple solution of thumb tip controls placed at the top of the product. The more contemporary consumer will love the Steam Master’s bold design elements with sleek style and color accents.
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August 11th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
This worked great for the first three months I had it. I loved that I could actually see the water level in the chamber (my previous iron didn’t have this feature), I loved the burst of steam feature, which was especially handy for my kids’ corduroy pants. In fact, I was just happy to have a steam feature that worked at all. I was almost enjoying ironing for a while there.
Skip to three months and two weeks. The iron now leaks more than it steams, my ironing board is soaking wet by the time I’ve done one shirt and the reservoir needs to be refilled after I’ve ironed two. It’s not leaking from the visible reservoir areas or soleplate, either — it’s pouring out of the housing whenever the iron is horizontal. I’ve contacted Amazon who refuses to deal with it since it’s been longer than 30 days, and I can’t get a single person at Sunbeam to return my calls or my emails. Thankfully it “only” took $27 to realize I’ll be steering clear of Sunbeam products in the future.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
When it works, it’s wonderful
We’ve owned several. Beautiful weight and functionality.
However, the last one leaked uncontrollably from a manufacturing flaw.
August 11th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
2.0 out of 5 stars
OK IRON
Wanting to avoid spending $60-80 on an iron, this lower priced model ($32) looked promising.
August 11th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Well, I’m here to testify that this Real Man does ironing – mainly because my wife lets me. As a matter of fact, it’s one of my regular chores every weekend after doing the laundry.
When the power cord of our previous iron began to demonstrate a disconcerting hotness at its point of attachment to the device, my wife, alarmed at the prospect of my imminent electrocution, thought it time to toss it in favor of this SUNBEAM STEAM MASTER MODEL 4211, purchased with an agreeably small amount of my money only two days ago. I’m a lucky fella to be on the receiving end of such thoughtful consideration.
Weighing in at roughly 1.75 lbs, the Sunbeam is heavier than the last, a vintage Black & Decker. But since I’ve taken up working out in the Y’s gym on weekends – after the Honey-Do list is completed, of course – I’ll soon be able to lift it without grunting too much. The Teflon soleplate glides easily over clothing, mostly my cheap cotton and cotton/polyester blend shirts, though not with the same slipperiness as the old iron. (I don’t understand why that should be. Maybe the fabrics have gotten too worn over the years.) The hole for the water reservoir is perhaps a bit small to pour into accurately, especially if you’re dizzy from chore-induced fatigue, but Sunbeam thoughtfully provides a nifty plastic cup with a pointy spout, the 8-ounce capacity of which charges the reservoir to the “max fill” line. The heat and steam controls with little, protruding knobs are especially easy to finger manage even with digits worked to the bone. The “spray mist” and “shot of steam” buttons are large and prominent – perhaps too much so as even gripping the handle with my not-large hands accidently tripped the former button a couple of times, resulting in a spritz of water that’ll one day scare the cat if she gets too close to the action. The power cord, reinforced at the end which attaches to the iron itself, enters the device through a swiveling do-hickey (the technical term), a feature that’ll likely prevent the hot wire that doomed its predecessor. There’s a “Motion Smart” Auto Off Indicator that ostensibly blinks when the iron is plugged in and in a horizontal position for 30 seconds, or 15 minutes upright. I timed the shorter interval with a stopwatch – 31 seconds on my unit. Someday, I may have the opportunity to benefit from and verify the longer if I pass out during a particularly strenuous stint at the board.
Finally, the restful aqua green color of the iron’s upper body doesn’t clash with my apron.
Now, you Neanderthal macho studs that think I’m a 21st Century Sensitive Male wimp, consider this. My wife is happy doing the outdoor gardening chores that I despise. So, while she (and you) are outside getting hot, sweaty, and filthy, I’m inside the air conditioned house and, while admittedly doing the sissy ironing, am watching the ball game on the tube – or maybe the film adaptation of a Jane Austen novel. Of course, there’s enough room on the ironing board to balance a longneck – or perhaps my favorite yogurt smoothie. And occasionally, when my wife comes in and begs to press a garment or two, I say “No thanks, sweetie.” Yup, this SUNBEAM STEAM MASTER fits in well with my lifestyle.
P.S. 9-11-06: Almost 17 months after writing the original review, I’m still as pleased with this iron now as I was back then. And, contrary to more recent reports, it doesn’t leak!
August 11th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
WONDERFUL
In over 50 years this is without a doubt the very best iron that I have found. For the $$ you can’t beat it…..I bought one for $60.00 and it leaks and I do not like it at all.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:25 am
As with the other reviewer, this iron leaked uncontrollably. It leaked whether horizontal or vertical. It leaks from the bottom and even where you retract the cord. This is the worse iron we have ever bought. We are trying to return ours.