Comments on: Sunbeam 4222 Steam Master Iron with Automatic Shut-Off http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php Sun, 07 Nov 2010 20:27:54 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jagannath http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php/comment-page-1#comment-158 Jagannath Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:25:08 +0000 http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php#comment-158 1.0 out of 5 stars what ever happened to ergonomics??? This iron is heavy and awkward to hold. Its controls are inconvenient, inaccessible and so small they are difficult to read and manipulate. This is not a good design. 1.0 out of 5 stars
what ever happened to ergonomics???
This iron is heavy and awkward to hold. Its controls are inconvenient, inaccessible and so small they are difficult to read and manipulate. This is not a good design.

]]> By: Waldemar http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php/comment-page-1#comment-157 Waldemar Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:32:41 +0000 http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php#comment-157 4.0 out of 5 stars Good design, not-as-good build Overall, fine. But I was disappointed in the details: the edges of the flap over the water hole are rough and obviously not produced by someone who cares. 4.0 out of 5 stars
Good design, not-as-good build
Overall, fine. But I was disappointed in the details: the edges of the flap over the water hole are rough and obviously not produced by someone who cares.

]]> By: Angela http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php/comment-page-1#comment-156 Angela Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:50:55 +0000 http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php#comment-156 1.0 out of 5 stars TOO heavy,handle uncomfortable The iron is very heavy and handle uncomfortable, do not like the fact that I have to unplug the iron everytime I finish using it. 1.0 out of 5 stars
TOO heavy,handle uncomfortable
The iron is very heavy and handle uncomfortable, do not like the fact that I have to unplug the iron everytime I finish using it.

]]> By: Baina http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php/comment-page-1#comment-155 Baina Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:41:15 +0000 http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php#comment-155 2.0 out of 5 stars Not easy to use It is awkward to use because my hand slides forward as I iron which then hits the spray button and water gets on the part I just ironed. Messy. 2.0 out of 5 stars
Not easy to use
It is awkward to use because my hand slides forward as I iron which then hits the spray button and water gets on the part I just ironed. Messy.

]]> By: Fumiko http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php/comment-page-1#comment-154 Fumiko Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:40:06 +0000 http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php#comment-154 1.0 out of 5 stars Leaks - After approx 2 weeks, this iron began to leak continuously. After thirty days, it is not even usable. I just quit ironing because my clothes were getting too wet. 1.0 out of 5 stars
Leaks –
After approx 2 weeks, this iron began to leak continuously. After thirty days, it is not even usable. I just quit ironing because my clothes were getting too wet.

]]> By: Jennis http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php/comment-page-1#comment-153 Jennis Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:40:02 +0000 http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php#comment-153 4.0 out of 5 stars Like the iron-have it & gave as gift This was my second Sunbeam iron--this upgraded model didn't leak like the other one, unless it is actually filled close to the fill line. 4.0 out of 5 stars
Like the iron-have it & gave as gift
This was my second Sunbeam iron–this upgraded model didn’t leak like the other one, unless it is actually filled close to the fill line.

]]> By: Waldemar http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php/comment-page-1#comment-152 Waldemar Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:00:07 +0000 http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php#comment-152 4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad I bought this iron today and immediately used it to iron my new drapes. I did not find it heavy at all, if anything absurdly light. 4.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad
I bought this iron today and immediately used it to iron my new drapes. I did not find it heavy at all, if anything absurdly light.

]]> By: Vivi http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php/comment-page-1#comment-151 Vivi Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:06:25 +0000 http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php#comment-151 2.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time. My wife and I bought this Iron 3 days ago on a whem from Wal-mart. I used it for the first time ironing my shirt for Sunday morning service. 2.0 out of 5 stars
Don’t waste your time.
My wife and I bought this Iron 3 days ago on a whem from Wal-mart. I used it for the first time ironing my shirt for Sunday morning service.

]]> By: Heller http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php/comment-page-1#comment-148 Heller Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:37:07 +0000 http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php#comment-148 </div> I was concerned about the couple of negative reviews on this irons that said that certain features didn't work correctly or it wasn't ergonomic. But, rolled the dice on it anyway. I've since discovered this iron is in fact the great buy it appears to be - it just takes a little bit of learning about because the features are slightly different from some other models. <br/><br/>So here's my thoughts on some of the negative comments and some of the features I've really learned to appreciate: <br/>1) I found the automatic shut-off does work very well. But, unlike many other models it stays on long enough that if you stop to do something else or are doing something else for 15 minutes or so it will still be on and ready to use.(The first time this made me think it didn't work) But, it doesn't stay on long enough to burn the house down. (The power light blinks and continues to do so when it turns itself off, until you start ironing again. <br/><br/>2) It is heavy. It is not as heavy as my old one - but very sturdy. I find it comfortable to use - or as comfortable as I'm ever going to be ironing - something I hate doing. <br/><br/>3) The steam features are very well designed. A symbol on the selector for the type of cloth you are ironing coordinates to the steam settings. There's a handy heavy-steam button - that a few quick pushes of adds the extra hmmph you need for those REALLY, REALLY wrinkled pieces. <br/><br/>4) The retractable cord is great - and mine has worked after repeated uses. However, the first time I used it I didn't notice there was an almost hidden button in the design that you push to get it to automatically retract. I think others may have had the same issue. The water level is much more visible than many irons which have just a small line - you can see the water throughout the blue part of this iron. <br/><br/>5) Unlike my last iron - this one is either self-cleaning or somehow stopping the black guck that can form on the iron plate. <br/><br/>The only reason I don't give it 5-stars is that even though it's great for the price - I still would have liked to have one of those that have the removable water dispenser, so you don't have to pour water in it (I just didn't want to pay for that version). Even with the complimentary filling bottle it's still not a great way to put water in it. <br/><br/>All in all, I think this is a great iron for the price. I was concerned about the couple of negative reviews on this irons that said that certain features didn’t work correctly or it wasn’t ergonomic. But, rolled the dice on it anyway. I’ve since discovered this iron is in fact the great buy it appears to be – it just takes a little bit of learning about because the features are slightly different from some other models.

So here’s my thoughts on some of the negative comments and some of the features I’ve really learned to appreciate:
1) I found the automatic shut-off does work very well. But, unlike many other models it stays on long enough that if you stop to do something else or are doing something else for 15 minutes or so it will still be on and ready to use.(The first time this made me think it didn’t work) But, it doesn’t stay on long enough to burn the house down. (The power light blinks and continues to do so when it turns itself off, until you start ironing again.

2) It is heavy. It is not as heavy as my old one – but very sturdy. I find it comfortable to use – or as comfortable as I’m ever going to be ironing – something I hate doing.

3) The steam features are very well designed. A symbol on the selector for the type of cloth you are ironing coordinates to the steam settings. There’s a handy heavy-steam button – that a few quick pushes of adds the extra hmmph you need for those REALLY, REALLY wrinkled pieces.

4) The retractable cord is great – and mine has worked after repeated uses. However, the first time I used it I didn’t notice there was an almost hidden button in the design that you push to get it to automatically retract. I think others may have had the same issue. The water level is much more visible than many irons which have just a small line – you can see the water throughout the blue part of this iron.

5) Unlike my last iron – this one is either self-cleaning or somehow stopping the black guck that can form on the iron plate.

The only reason I don’t give it 5-stars is that even though it’s great for the price – I still would have liked to have one of those that have the removable water dispenser, so you don’t have to pour water in it (I just didn’t want to pay for that version). Even with the complimentary filling bottle it’s still not a great way to put water in it.

All in all, I think this is a great iron for the price.

]]> By: Bathsheba http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php/comment-page-1#comment-150 Bathsheba Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:15:00 +0000 http://www.beststeamirons.com/steam-irons/sunbeam-4222-steam-master-iron-with-automatic-shut-off.php#comment-150 4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, effective - just a little heavy This a very good iron... One stroke and fabric like linens and cottons are crisp... Its retractable cord function eases winding up the iron area and is safe. 4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good, effective – just a little heavy
This a very good iron… One stroke and fabric like linens and cottons are crisp… Its retractable cord function eases winding up the iron area and is safe.

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