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Steam Irons

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CHI Steam Iron With Retractable Cord

Choose the CHI Steam Iron With Retractable Cord for sewing sessions that alternate between the machine and the ironing board.1

Why this one

  • Its 30 minute upright standby shutoff leaves time to sew between pressing seams.1
  • The fabric temperature dial lets you match the setting to the material you are pressing.1

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CHI Steam Iron With Retractable Cord

Stays hot between trips to the board

The CHI iron’s 30 minute upright standby interval suits repeated trips back to the board during a sewing session.1

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SpecificationCHI Steam Iron With Retractable CordHamilton Beach Retractable Cord 14881
Power1,700 W11,500 W2
Temperature controlFabric dial1Fabric dial3
WeightNot publishedNot published
Soleplate materialCeramic1Stainless steel2
Standby shutoff30 min1Not published
Tank capacityNot publishedNot published
Warranty2 years4Not published
Voltage120 V1120 V3

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SpecificationOur pickCHI Steam Iron With Retractable CordHamilton Beach Retractable Cord 14881
Power1,700 W11,500 W2
Temperature controlFabric dial1Fabric dial3
WeightNot publishedNot published
Soleplate materialCeramic1Stainless steel2
Standby shutoff30 min1Not published
Tank capacityNot publishedNot published
Warranty2 years4Not published
Voltage120 V1120 V3

Sources

  1. useandcares.chisteam.com
  2. www.newegg.com
  3. useandcares.hamiltonbeach.com
  4. chisteam.com