Does it has a continuous steam switch that locks?Otherwise when steaming vertical items i have to hold down the steam switch always, what makes this iron task very uncomfortable.
147909
No it does not. And doesn't have an auto shut off or power off button either. Must unplug every time. Irons great though.
147910
You have to hold down the button. As an iron it is great. We use it in a phot studio for geting clothes ready for photograhy. They last forever
147911
No, it does not have a continuous steam switch that locks and that was a feature I wanted also. However, it is absolutely NOT a problem. The steam switch has a hair trigger inside the handle right where your index finger is so it is not remotely uncomfortable to use. No contorted fingers or hands to steam other than what's flat on the board and no numb thumbs either (like my last iron). I do a lot of sewing and a generous amount of steam is critical (vertical included). Having thought about this Rowenta for months, I finally purchased it and absolutely love it! Must be 100 steam little vents on the soleplate distributed edge to edge and what a joy not to have to keep filling it. My only regret is that I didn't purchase it sooner.
1740592
When the green trigger is set to the eco setting, you receive an average amount of steam; when the trigger is set the boost setting, you get slightly more...When the iron is upright, and independent of the trigger setting, the steam no longer flows.Beyond the trigger setting I believe you will be correct... excluding maybe if you use distilled water it will leak...
1100454
No, I never had the steam without pressing the steam button but I still think the steam works well, it's just not constant. Hope that helps!
627045
Hi have owned for 8 months when steam setting is used does not seem to have any problem with continuous steam. Also very easy to fill tank with water as it comes off the iron to take to the sink. Good luck !
1433907
No, there is no on/off switch nor steam switch. Fill up water container and plug it in. Within a minute you have hot steam.
1100455
The button needs to be held pressed in order to produce steam. It's not an immediate response; you have to hold it down, then a few seconds later steam comes out. It tends to work in bursts, so be careful.
1740595
All the irons I have had either steam or it's off. I have never owed any that would adjust the amount of steam including the last Rowenta I had. I use the bust of steam lots for very wrinkled areas. It is weird the tab goes both directions for steam and it's the same amount. Sorry I can't help you more.
803521
Hi Julie! That was something I looked for too and so glad I did. Once I used the steamer, I realized how important that was! Yes, this steamer easily locks the button down and has a quick release all with just one hand.
2241408
It has a lock and stays locked. The steamer worked great killed the bed bugs instantly.
817695
Yes, I've had two of these steamer's over the years and the same problem exists - they redesign the unit once in awhile but they do not correct this problem. Best advice: turn the machine upside down, look again at the direction for securing, and gently work it until it goes in the right groove.
810896
There is two buttons. First turns on iron for heat and the second turns on the steam. This combination works amazing.
2013186
No, it has a on/off switch. Just shut off when you want the steam to stop. It works great. I use it all the time.
606581
My previous experience with steaming horizontally is that the hose will kink, sputter & slow down the steaming process. I've then held the hose vertically for it to clear & continued on. I think this is pretty much a universal problem with all steamers.Steaming vertically will be your best option.
1604161
There is a three position switch to set the amount of steam and a switch on the handle to activate the steam as you mop. It works much better than a name brand that we had that cost a lot more.
1367734
Nope, just press harder than what you are doing now and leave the switch. You dont have to keep it holding
714475
It has worked perfectly, the steam is great. I do not iron much anymore (like many folks) but I really like the automatic "off" switch. I have had no problems.
1740597
Yes, but, there is a "steam" button for extra or targeted steam. You can have the steam on, and them hold down the steam button for extra or targeted steam.