To use water in the iron is long tedious time wasting job. Never put water in a hot iron. Do not turn on the steam until the iron has reached steam temp. The iron will set and steam when not in use until the auto turn off comes on or temp drops, then it reheats with water in the iron, which is a no no. The water has to be emptied out of the iron before reheating then added to it when heated. over and over. This is the only way to insure no leaks or sputters. Why not get an iron that steams with no water in the iron?