Can you add water without cooling the iron down first?
1643255
Yes, you can. You just have to be careful when you remove the cap, since is hot, and when you open and put water in the tank since you will get steam out of it when you pour new water in.Afetr that, though, you still have to wait a little bit for the steam to be produced again.
1643256
Technically, yes. You have to carefully release all the remaining steam in the base 1st. They do not recommend that you do this, however. I'm not sure, it may do damage to the canister when you replace the water which is cool, into the canister which is extremely hot. I have done it, but they say not to.
1643257
You can but you have to be really careful because of the steam. I use a spatula to turn the water lid, with my hand covered with a tea towel. As it starts to steam, I step back. Do a bit more. Step back. It's all a bit Heath Robinson but it takes less time than cooling down and reheating, and it does work, but you have to be careful.
1643258
No. It is under pressure But I find that by the time I use all the wate it's time to rest
1643259
No, it is like a small pressure cooker inside the reservoir. Open it when hot, and there is a problem with escaping vapors and ultra hot materials that will/could melt or deform without the water.
137668
set your iron to the low end of synthetic- cool to slightly warm. This is a cheap poly synthetic, with a low melting point. good luck!
1097762
No, most tape water can be used in this iron. If water is very hard, distilled or demineralized water should be used.
268978
From the product manual: "Singer home Essentials irons are designed to be used with regular tap water. If your water is especially hard or if you use a water softener, try using inexpensive bottled spring water." Pour water in with the steam setting turned to OFF. Don't overfill the water reservoir beyond the max fill line. I think most of what people experience as "problems" with this iron happen because they don't read the instructions. Product manual can be view here: http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/1245_5735-ef_instructionengsp.pdf
347126
I guess you could put warm water in instead of cold. I have never tried that, but should work the same.
841952
The machine won't do this. It only adds water based on the weight of the clothes already loaded (and doesn't add enough). The way I have gotten around this has been to detach the hot water hose from the machine and turn on the faucet and add it myself.
551607
I did not read anywhere in instructions that you can't. We have done that on over 20 additions for last 3 years with no issues. We have pex hot/cold for a sink , pex hose bib and copper ice maker line. They all are looped together with same cable.
326469
I use distilled water in mine. I keep a gallon by each ironing board. You can use tap water but then it depends on the type of tap water in your area. Reliable Corp. recommends the following: ° Distilled water° Softened water (from a household water softener)° Filtered water with low mineral content (counter top unit or store bought)° Tap water (if your tap water is hard, this is the least recommended)Hope this helps!Smiles,Love2Sew&Quilt;
1625280
Instructions for the iron suggest tap water or a mix of 50/50 tap and distilled. There is no discussion of water types. I would definitely us the 50/50 with your hard water. Be sure to release the steam when you shut it off. Even though I have very good water, I still raise iron above my head hoping water will drain out of iron and hose.
279854
Do not put salt in the water - use either good tap water or bottled. I have only ever used this iron flat. Hope this helps.
1097760
i have been using tap water with not problems. I'm sure it would be better to use distilled water in any iron however, as any tap water is going to have some minerals that build up on heating elements.
2240724
I'm afraid I have not used it for that purpose yet. From what I understand you may need a pump in conjunction with the iron. I cannot imagine it would not work well. It heats up nice and the led light really help you to see what you are doing.
1776994
There are instructions. The instructions don't say anything about adding water. I have used these for quit a while now and love them. I have never added water to the bottom of the pot.
1802346
The recommended method is to add Hot water to pot. I would think that is the safest method.
1429750
Yes you can, just added water and anything else you normally do - then bring the water to a boil. cook it as you would in any other pan ... just check it periodically and stir.
1405574
You CAN. There's an adjustment screw on the back of the unit for the cold water temp. I just poured a glass and the water was 35*F and there's still plenty of adjustment left in the screw.
2245490
No. I love this iron. I don't even have to press it when I use steam. It gets ready to use within seconds.