BrevilleSuperSteam VIN412

Smooth Ceramic Soleplate
Unique SafeStore Feature
180g per min Steam Burst
Short Cord
No Auto Off
Performance
Features

IN A SENTENCE...
Great entry level steam iron weighing just over a kilo and with a good level of steam output. Ideal for: Everyday Use

ABOUT THIS IRON

An entry level iron that's perfect for occasional ironing, but still packs a punch with a smooth ceramic soleplate and a steam burst shot of 180g/min to help banish those creases.

As an inexpensive iron from a highly regarded manufacturer, there are plenty of features that you probably wouldn't expect at this price. A ceramic soleplate give much better gliding than cheap steel or aluminium ones.

Continuous steam output of up to 35g can be maintained, and there's a fairly high burst shot of 180g/min when you really need to get steam deep into thicker fabrics. Again, that's something not normally found on irons this cheap. Vertical steam is an option too, so you can steam curtains and hanging clothes easily.

Despite its entry level status, it still comes with Breville's clever SafeStore system, which alerts you when the iron has cooled sufficiently to be safely put away.

On the downside, the cord is a little short at 2 metres long and there is no safety auto-off, although at this price point that is not unusual.

It is especially lightweight though, at just over 1kg (without water) so this is a good option if you find ironing strains your wrists.

FULL SPECIFICATION

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Power2400 watts

A higher wattage allows the iron to heat up quicker and maintain that heat during your ironing session

Steam35 g/min

Continuous steam output in grams per minute. Higher output = quicker ironing

Shot180g/min

A short, powerful burst of steam to penetrate deep into creased or thick fabric

Weight1.06 kg

Weight of the hand iron without water. Heavier irons can be more stressful on your wrist over long ironing sessions, but generally have better crease-crushing performance

SoleplateCeramic

A ceramic soleplate will give the smoothest gliding and best scratch resistance. More expensive models might also have a special coating for even better performance

Water Tank300 ml

Higher water capacities will mean faster ironing with less time to stop and fill up, but can also increase the weight of hand irons

Cord Length2 metres

A longer power cord gives greater flexibility, particularly when ironing large items. (For steam generators this figure is the steam cord length from the hand iron to base unit)

Auto-OffNO

A safety feature that turns the iron off after a period of inactivity

Auto ControlsNO

Instead of the usual heat and steam selector dials, the iron will control steam and heat automatically based on fabric type. Some irons even have both traditional manual controls and an automatic mode so you get the best of both worlds

Warranty Period1 year

Standard warranty period from time of purchase (includes any extension manufacturers may give for registering with them)

Made InChina

Country of manufacture

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