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Singer Expert Finish EF
 
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Summary: This Singer conventional steam iron was excellent in overall performance. This iron has auto-shutoff which is a safety feature that powers the iron down when left stationary for a short time, and a stainless steel sole plate. Iron has a Self-Clean feature. Has ready light to indicate that iron is up to temperature.
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Type: Conventional steam irons
About - Singer Expert Finish EF

The Singer Expert Finish EF is part of the steam iron test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, steam iron models like the Expert Finish EF 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 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 - Singer Expert Finish EF
info Digital display Yes
info Weight (lbs.) 2.8
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User Reviews - Singer Expert Finish EF
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1.0
Don't buy
2/15/2013
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
As with other reviewers, it wotked for about 3 months, then did not get hot or make steam.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Unreliable
2/3/2013
Pros
Heats Quickly
Irons Smooth
Cons
Best Uses
At Home
Comment:
Product is not reliable. Quit working in less than two months of minimal use in home environment. LCD control display quit working and iron will not heat up at all. I would not recommend purchase of this product.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Stopped heating!
11/14/2012
Pros
When It Works It Works
Cons
No Heat After 9 Months
Will Not Heat
Best Uses
Door stop
Comment:
This iron worked great . . . until it didn't. No amount of fiddling could bring the heating element back to life. I suspect an internal fuse blew or the Safe-Off got stuck on Off. All the indicator lights still work fine. Tried everything to try and turn the heating element back on - including what the directions suggested. Just one more instance of crummy quality control. Save a buck, screw a product.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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