Lee in Richmond

I have never even heard of this! Also, can anyone tell me why a manufacturer would say that using distilled water may void the warranty?

Onebyone

In the instructions of all the irons I have that I have actually read it says to empty the water when not in use. If the iron says do not use distilled water then it has a filter. Tefal brand says if you do use distilled water mix it with 50% tap water.

DawnFurlong

Yes - THIS! I was going to post this (well, I guess I am too ). This is what mine does. And I love this feature (think I mentioned that in my first post). It reheats super fast as well. When I carry my pieces to the ironing board, I tip my iron first so it resets, then I fiddle with my pieces, laying them out to iron. Iron is ready to go when I reach back for it. I just have to reset the temp after I unplug/plug back in my iron. So a very nit picky quibble.

I bought mine off of Amazon. There is a 2030 and a 2530. I went with the 2530. I believe the different is in the color and it has an INOX Stainless Steel Plate. Also, it appears the display is slightly different (shows the type of fabric for the temp selected I think).

DonnaC

Original Poster - is this the one you have? I Googled and a few different models came up.

https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-.../dp/B00GJB79X0

My beloved Oliso iron just went to the great appliance repository in the sky, so I'm in the market for a new one. I have the Panasonic cordless and I really like it, but I'd also like an iron that gets a bit hotter.

Onebyone

All you have to do is set the iron so the tip is pointing down and it won't shut off. I use a iron stand that looks like a wedge and turn it around so the back in of the iron is higher. Many of the older auto shut off irons work on a level switch so this works.

maviskw

I have had my Sunbeam iron for more than 25 years and I bought it at a rummage sale. I have never emptied the water. But I use distilled water. A gallon costs less than one dollar and lasts me for more than a year.

zozee

When you find one you like, it's a gem. I've had different ones--a Sunbeam, a B&D, a GE, and one I can't remember the name of (my current one). All have cost less than $40, one was from Goodwill ($4). There were pros and cons to all of them but overall I've liked every one of them. I stopped filling with water and instead spritzing with water--that's the key to not having them leak.

Jennifer23

Distilled water doesn't have any minerals in it, so it doesn't steam as well as tap water. More importantly for the manufacturer, the lack of minerals will make distilled water slowly dissolve the metal components of the iron. This corrosion can dramatically reduce the life of the iron.

Needles

I am using my Proctor Silex iron that is over 50 years old. It's heavy and I've never had a problem with it. Probably because it's never had any water in it but distilled. Never have cleaned it because the build up never occurs. I have wrapped the cord in electrical tape as over the years it has worn a bit, however, I have the bracket that hold the cord in the air, has a spring that allows the cord to move anywhere. And 'when' it quits working, I'll get another, I think they are between $15 and $20. I think I paid $5 for this one, in the 60's, a lot at that time. A friend with a very expensive 2 year old iron, was upset because her's went bad. The instructions said DON'T use distilled water. Of course it does, you have to buy a new iron right?

And this comment: More importantly for the manufacturer, the lack of minerals will make distilled water slowly dissolve the metal components of the iron. This corrosion can dramatically reduce the life of the iron.

I say someone is feeding you a line if you believe it. Mine steams just fine, if the new ones don't, they are defective. Water is water. I never empty it either unless I put the ironing board down as I use it ever few days.

Onebyone

You will be in for a surprise. The only irons Proctor Silex makes now are lightweight with non stick sole plates.