Originally Posted by gaigai
BB, do you use only distilled water in your irons? You should. It's the mineral deposits that make them start to sputter and clog and stop working. It's possible that there was a buildup in the button assembly. I've got a Krups (cost $100 in 1994, but it's still in PERFECT working order). I can personally recommend Krups brand of anything to anyone.
I think it now depends on the iron. My friend just bought a Rowenta and it says do NOT use distilled water. She has to use spring water in hers! I had never heard of such a thing.