If you tilt the iron face down the auto switch won't engage. So far this works on quilt members auto shut off irons I have tried this with. I use a wedge iron stand turned backwards. If you can find a Rowenta iron made in Germany (on the bottom of the box) buy it. The new ones are made in China because Rowenta company was sold a few years ago. Some stores still have an inventory of the German made irons. Tuesday Mornings usually has Rowenta German made irons and I've seen a few at Lowes. I use the Continental no steam iron and the B&D Classic iron with no auto shut off.