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Kenmore 80598
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Approximate retail price:
$59.99
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Summary: This Kenmore Steam Irons was Excellent in overall performance Iron has Auto Shutoff which is a safety feature that powers the iron down when left stationary for a short time, Has a Sole Plate made of Stainless steel. Iron has a Self-Clean feature. Has ready light to indicate that iron is up to temperature.
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Type: Steam Irons--Conventional
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About - Kenmore 80598

The Kenmore 80598 is part of the steam iron test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, steam iron models like the 80598 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Steaming rate:
Steaming is calculated over a period of 10 minutes, except for the cordless which are evaluated over a 3 minute period.

Ironing fabric:
Based on: ironing a linen table cloth, thermostat set point, temperature swing and uniformity of soleplate thermal pattern.

Ease of use:
Rates a number of factors, including how easy it was to set, fill, and empty the iron, and to see water levels and markings and indicator lights. Other factors include leaking and how well the iron steamed at low settings.
Features & Specs - Kenmore 80598
info Digital display Yes
info Weight (lbs.) 4.1
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2.0
Defective
5/18/2012
Pros
Heats Quickly
Irons Smooth
Nice Steam
Cons
Defective Controls
Heavy
Not Effective
Best Uses
At Home
Weekly ironing
Comment:
Couldn't wait to purchase it because of CR ratings. Iron is hot, irons smoothly, and has plenty of steam. However, did not live up to ratings. The spray and shot-of-steam buttons did not work. Those two features are ones that I use often. The light goes off and on too much. I would rather dial in my fabric/heat. Taking it back and not purchasing another Kenmore. Disappointed with CR rating.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
 
1.0
Cold and Heavy
5/2/2012
Pros
Heats Quickly
Cons
Heavy
Not Effective
Unsafe
Best Uses
Comment:
This iron does heat up enough to get wrinkles out of fabric that is 100% cotton. It is heavy and unwieldly. I'm sorry I followed your recommendation without reading the reviews.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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1.0
The worst iron I have owned
4/23/2012
Pros
Cons
Not Effective
Best Uses
Comment:
I like the weight of the iron because you don't have to apply much pressure. However, even though I have only used spring water and follow the self-cleaning instructions on a monthly basis, the iron spits brown spots and excessive amounts of water. After only minimal use over a six month period, the iron no longer heats.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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