I sew a lot and do not like the auto shut off feature, but do like the safty it provides. So I plug everything into a surg protector and when I'm done sewing or going to leave the house, I know it's all off if I just turn the surge protector off. I borrowed an iron until I find one I like and I hate the auto shut off features I'm constanly shaking it to turn it on and the bottom is sticky and turning brown. Already cleaned it, but it's going down hill fast from the use of starch. It's a t-fal. I know now a stainless steel bottom and no auto shut off is what I'm looking for.