The iron fulfills the basic functions of ironing however it lacks a pilot lamp. There are three ways for the iron to turn itself off, but no way of knowing that it is on.
The iron worked for awhile and then just stopped working! I can get it to turn on after multiple tries sometimes, only to have it stop working within seconds. What a waste of money!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the weight, the feel and, especially, the look. The iron highly resembles all my stainless steel appliances but at the fraction of the cost. Its' "personality" takes me back a few decades. My only critique is that Black & Decker #at least I've yet to find# doesn't have an oven or refrigerator to match. All we'd be missing then is Ward, June, Wally and "The Beav" Cleaver.
Iron looks to be in perfect condition. Only used a few times a month but has now stopped working. Very frustrating that "throw away" items are all that we get in the U.S. now.
The steel soleplate does not glide easily. Need to update with more steam holes. Over 1 lb heavier than first B&D. Worst complaint is the needless knifelike tiny metal piece sticking up behind the adjustment tab. Got a deep cut on thumb with very first try.
I love most features but I would like a closure cap on the water tank. Water sloshes out when you iron. Also the steam holes spit water which it is not supposed to do. This is aggravating.
we have many irons here, yes some are Black and Decker newer versions. When the iron I love gave way I didn't hesitate to go to the internet and find a replacement. The others are still here but I only use the one that I feel comfortable with. No offence but the newer ones do not have the firmness as the one I use. Thank you for not replacing the old with the new. sincerely, Sister Maureen Flanagan