Black & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron
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Product Details
Manufacturer: Black & DeckerBrand: Black & Decker
Edition: Kitchen
Release Date: 2005-01-01
Model: D2030
Publisher: Black & Decker
Studio: Black & Decker
Music Label: Black & Decker
Product features:
- 1500-watt iron with digital-display temperature and fabric settings
- Easy-to-read mini LCD monitor; stainless-steel soleplate; soft grip
- Variable-steam control; vertical steaming; burst of steam; auto cleaning
- Temperature ready tones; motion-sensitive auto off with audible alerts
- Measures approximately 5 by 11-1/2 by 6 inches; 1-year warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Black & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron
Customer Review: D2030: Great Value, Easy to use, a couple quirks
Summary: 5 Stars
Ordering here at Amazon the sale was smooth and the iron came quickly. At the time of writing this review, I've used this iron a few days, I am very pleased overall.
I came here to buy because my old "cheap" B&D Press-N-Go iron was spouting brown water. It turns out irons spew brown water from lint that goes up into the holes and burns, then is pushed out by the steam and water later. No, it's not rust!
So I came shopping thinking I would be willing to spend maybe 2X as much on a better iron that "doesn't stain my clothes". Typically I spend about $20-$25. Almost immediately I realized this particular iron is a best buy, and right where I was willing to pay.
Reading reviews I learned that regularly cleaning out the lint before it builds up is key to keeping the iron from throwing brown spots on the clothes. THIS IRON HAS A CLEANING MODE TO GET RID OF THE BUILD-UP, AND A REMINDER WHEN IT'S DUE!
So great, I can leave water in the iron without worrying about the inside rusting, that's not what causes the brown liquid.
Also, a cheap iron will produce steam inefficiently, spitting and leaking water, leaving drops of water on the clothes. This is what I've been putting up with all my life to date. This D2030 doesn't do that. When you tilt it over, it produces pure steam without liquid water. When you set it back upright, the steam will continue for a moment then shut off completely. I HAVEN'T HAD ONE DROP OF WATER ON MY CLOTHES OR ON THE IRONING BOARD WITH THIS IRON.
I read the instructions before use. To my surprise, you are NOT to use SOFT WATER in this iron (or any iron for that matter). I thought it's demineralized, however there's still minerals in the water and also salt. I suppose this was contributing to the poor performance of my previous iron. So I obtained distilled water and plan to continue using that. Since the iron is so efficient, I'm predicting a gallon of distilled water will last a long time. They give you a nice little funnel cup for adding water, none is lost there either.
The temperature is easy to set and spot-on. While the iron is operating, the green digital display is lit. While it's plugged in, a red light near the cord entry is always lit.
The sole plate is very well polished and extremely smooth. It's better than the "non-stick" plates for sure! The tip is tapered nicely and gets between buttons better than what I'm used to.
The iron is easy to put down, the cord is on a pivot and does not get in the way. It's less top-heavy than my previous iron, so a little shaking of the ironing board isn't as likely to throw it overboard.
OK, so I've said a lot of good things about the iron. Now it's time to say a couple of things I don't like.
First, it's too easy to bump the steam adjuster wheel and get less steam than you want by accident. The amount of steam is adjusted on rubber-coated disc that is about a half inch away from where I put my forefinger. Every time I pick up the iron, my finger gets close to the wheel and often bumps it toward the lowest steam setting. Perhaps they should have made the steam a digital control, just like the temperature. Or put this wheel somewhere else. Or make it harder to turn or click into position. It's just a poor design the way it is.
Second, the opening for the water is capped off with a single molded piece of pivoting plastic that snaps into place. It's very cheap, and purposely done to reduce the number of components in the iron. Have you ever experienced a little clear plastic box that is hinged by snapping a plastic nub in the lid between similar little plastic nubs on the box? That's basically the design of this little cap. The cap itself is a cheaper looking plastic than the rest of the unit. I see this as the first piece of the iron to break in the near future. I know those little boxes only last a few open and close cycles.
I give the iron four and a half stars. It's everything I hoped but not quite perfect. It's definitely worth what it costs. It would be worth more if they had put a little more thought into the design.
If you are used to spending $25 on an iron, do yourself a favor and treat yourself to this iron. I'm glad I did. Just the safety of "auto-off" is worth the additional $20 more. But along with the safety you get much better steam and temperature performance, no drips, and a polished high quality stainless steel sole plate. And I would expect no more brown spots -ever!
Description of Black & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron
Black & Decker D2030 Digital Advantage Iron provides the user with 1500 watts of heating power. This unit is a step up from conventional irons with the Digital Display temperature settings and fabric settings. The iron's mini LCD monitor includes back lighting for easy viewing. The unit features a motion sensitive auto off with audible alerts, auto cleaning, spray mist, vertical / variable & surge of steam , Stainless Steel sole plate.Irons
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