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Oreck JP8100CB

Approximate retail price:

$130

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Type: Cordless

About - Oreck JP8100CB
The Oreck JP8100CB is part of the steam iron test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, steam iron models like the JP8100CB 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 of silk, cotton-poly, wool blend, and linen. 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.

About - Oreck JP8100CB

The Oreck JP8100CB is part of the steam iron test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, steam iron models like the JP8100CB 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 of silk, cotton-poly, wool blend, and linen. 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 - Oreck JP8100CB
Digital display Indicates that the iron features a digital readout that shows temperature setting. Digital display	No
Weight (lbs.) The weight is given to 1/100 of a pound Weight (lbs.)	2.9
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Anonymous

from

Chicago, IL

1.0

Not worth the bother

5/23/2011

Pros

Nice "Feel"

Cons

Leaks

Squeaky Construction

Best Uses

Comment:

I iron cotton button-down shirts and khaki trousers weekly; tablecloths and other asst. household items occasionally. This iron started out promising, but I ditched the base when it wasn't maintaining heat. (The base allows it to be used cordless and it's much lighter) So I used it only with the cord and it still had trouble maintaining a high cotton temp. Then the burst-of-steam button started getting stuck. Finally, it's been leaking like crazy. When it worked it was great; but that didn't even last a year.

Anonymous

from

Brooklyn, NY

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Iron Antipathy

2/23/2010

Pros

Cons

Heats Slowly

Not Effective

Best Uses

No where

Comment:

I was so excited when I got this iron, only to find that I prefer the $20 iron that I planned on replacing.This iron is slow to heat up.It's confusing to use.It just doesn't produce the steam required to get through the wrinkles in cotton shirts .

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