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1. Lin Says:
   August 10th, 2009 at 5:01 pm

   1.0 out of 5 stars
   Poorly designed; continually leaks water
   I’ve had this iron for about two years. Everything works well except for one thing. And that one thing is a huge problem.

2. Annissa Says:
   August 10th, 2009 at 6:25 pm

   I hadn’t bought a steam iron in fifteen years. I gave mine away before moving to China in 2002 and upon returning to America in 2005 I needed to buy a new one. In the past I would choose an iron based on a nice hefty weight, simplicity, traditional appearance, presence of a safety switch, and a good brand name. I was more than a little confused to find the featherweights with Jetson-like appearances and retractable cords available on the store shelves. Even after reading all of the boxes and comparing the floor-models I just didn’t feel confident on the way home with my new purchase.
   I have been extremely happy over the past year with my Sunbeam Steam Master Iron. I’m a big steam guy and really like that this model has a huge water tank. No more refilling halfway through the project. The iron heats up very quickly and even though it’s very light it stays uniformly hot and has a good substantial feel in my hand. The controls are all at the top of the handle and easily accessible by my thumb while operating. The no stick surface has been great. I had had some bad luck with a no stick surface in the past; but this one has really been great. The only feature that I don’t like is the retractable cord; so I fold the cord and stick it through the handle when I’m done using it. The few times that I’ve become distracted, walked away while ironing and then bolted back into the bedroom expecting to find it ablaze; I’ve been relieved to see the amber light blinking on the handle telling me that it has shut itself off. All things considered, this has been a great product. Show me one that will iron clothes without me and I’ll switch.

3. Zesiro Says:
   August 10th, 2009 at 7:27 pm

   i’ve bought several irons in the last few years, looking for one that actually takes creases out of cloth. when the least worthless finally broke, i read through the reviews here on amazon, crossed my fingers, and ordered.

   so far, i really like this iron. i was a bit concerned that it was so lightweight (i know many people complain about a heavy iron, but weight really does make ironing easier and faster), but, once the water tank is filled, the iron has a nice useful heft. there’s a good amount of steam on even moderately hot settings; the shot of steam is steam and not a dribble of water; the spray mist covers a good area of cloth. and, most importantly, the iron actually removes creases and wrinkles! even on my linen blends–and does so with only one or two passes! i got my ironing done in half the time it took me with my old iron (a supposedly good brand).

   the temperature contol dial being on top of the iron was the deciding factor in my purchase, and it’s wonderful. i don’t know why there aren’t more models designed this way (when i’m especially annoyed with an appliance, i wonder if domestic appliances aren’t deliberately designed to be awkward and inefficient because women are more likely to use them–but of course, that’s silly). filling the iron is much simpler and faster than any other iron i’ve owned, since the opening into the tank is large and free of blockages.

   even the rather blunt nose hasn’t been the problem i thought it might be, it gets into seams and cuffs just fine.

   i was prepared to spend much more than i did, which is yet another reason to like this iron.

   if you cringe at the idea of spending more than $150 dollars for a good iron (or even $50), you’ll love this one.

4. Damian Says:
   August 10th, 2009 at 7:29 pm

   I chose this model to replace my refurbished Rowenta that could not be repaired for less than the price of a new one. The Rowenta had lots of little annoying problems, so I decided to try a different brand, and I’m glad I did. This iron has all the same features as the Rowenta and more, and it doesn’t have the problems the Rowenta had. I sew, so I need a powerful steam function and it delivers. The steam reservoir has a large opening that is so easy to fill. I don’t know why other models don’t have this feature that saves so much time and mess. The retractable cord is nice, and the iron is heavy, which is a plus. Why would you want some lightweight iron that you have to press on to get wrinkles out? This just glides over wrinkles without added effort. This model is every bit as good as the Rowenta for much less money. The only disappointment is that it is not dripless as stated. It drips LESS, but it’s not dripless. I’d recommend it, though.

5. Anonymous Says:
   August 10th, 2009 at 7:49 pm

   1.0 out of 5 stars
   Not my old Sunbeam!
   I’ve been ironing clothes for almost 50 years and have never been so frustrated with an iron! I replaced a broken 1996 Sunbeam steam iron with this updated one three months ago…

6. Odeda Says:
   August 10th, 2009 at 8:58 pm

   1.0 out of 5 stars
   Dripless Iron that drips
   This iron promises to be dripless, well it isn’t. The very first time I used it, it left water marks on my ironing.

7. Jag Says:
   August 10th, 2009 at 11:38 pm

   4.0 out of 5 stars
   Steam iron.
   Like this steam iron, great steam and removes set wrinkles. Much better than a more expensive iron I had. Sort of heavy and takes some getting use to.

8. Jag Says:
   August 11th, 2009 at 2:10 am

   1.0 out of 5 stars
   Waste of Money
   From day 1 this iron took forever to heat up. On top of that, the boast of ‘no drip’ was completely untrue.

9. Cailean Says:
   August 11th, 2009 at 3:38 am

   4.0 out of 5 stars
   Sunbeam 4215 Steam Master Iron
   I really like this iron. It was to replace one that I had for about 5 years. I really like the feature with the retractable cord which makes it easier to put away.

10. Swoosie Says:
    August 11th, 2009 at 6:12 am

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    The Little Iron That Could
    This iron has really amazed me. I went to Bed, Bath and Beyond to get a new iron after my last one broke.

11. Tim Says:
    August 11th, 2009 at 6:55 am

    1.0 out of 5 stars
    Terrible
    I bought this iron to replace a previous Sunbeam model from Costco. I loved it and it lasted 5 years.

12. Duyen Says:
    August 11th, 2009 at 7:55 am

    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Steam iron
    Very nice iron for the price. Retractable cord is something new and is both good and bad idea. Takes getting used to.

13. Kyle Says:
    August 11th, 2009 at 8:16 am

    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Not a bad iron…
    Not bad as far as irons go. Not too heavy. Gets hot fast. Has automatic shut off. My only complaint is that it leaks just a little. I recommend this product.

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