Question 1

Trying to decide which is the best value/performance/reliability between the 5080, 6080, 8080, and 9280...any experience comparing any of these?

Accepted Answer

I dont know about the other irons, I have had another Rowenta and I like the DW6080 the best., uses tap water and does not spit or drip drag water on what I am ironing. This is the best iron I have had and used. It is my favorite, very smooth and small tip goes under buttons easily. Really like this iron and for me it got hot enough, most of our ironing is 100% cotton and it does a beautiful job. Hope this helps you....

Question 2

How do I turn this off without unplugging it?

Accepted Answer

I plug my iron into an electrical strip that has an on/off switch.  I can click the switch to turn it off.  There is also a light to indicate that the iron is on -- a good reminder for me to turn off the iron when I leave the room!

Question 3

Am I correct in saying there is no way to regulate the amount of steam...it is either on or off?

Accepted Answer

The automatic steam level can be regulated with a dial. You can also do a burst of steam with the button. So, yes, the steam can be regulated pretty easily.

Question 4

Is this a good iron for quilters?

Accepted Answer

I returned this iron because of the terrible steam  problems I had. Though I did admit that it could have been defective. I am a Quilter and Fiber Artist and needed to replace my older and much abused Rowenta! I sent this model back and just recieved the Rowenta W9280 Steam Force Steam Iron, 1800-watt and it is wonderful! It was $4 more but vastly more efficient in steam! I ironed 75 freshly washed Fat Quarters  in no time flat! Slightly damp painters canvas ironed out in one pass! Ironing silk and rayon flew by in a flash! I'm in love! Oh, I hate the blue color, but I don't buy irons for color! Hope this helps!

ASIN	B007R2E578
Base Material	Stainless Steel
Best Sellers Rank	#6,999,364 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #1,282 in Irons
Brand Name	Rowenta
Color	Black/Green
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,886)
Frequency	60 Hz
Global Trade Identification Number	00698798905098
Item Part Number	14501162549
Item Type Name	Steam Iron
Item Weight	3.46 Pounds
Manufacturer	Groupe SEB
Model Name	08777008595
Model Number	14501162549
Part Number	1110030631
Recommended Uses For Product	Steam Iron
Special Features	Auto Shutoff
Style	With Eco Mode
UPC	698798905098 014501162549 603895768545 628404156026 732233430544 658707614411 778295606046
Voltage	220 Volts
Wattage	1000 watts

DW6080 Eco-Intelligence Iron

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