Product Review: The Rowenta DG-980 Steam Iron

The Rowenta DG-980 is a deluxe 1800-watt steam iron. This versatile iron allows you to steam delicate fabrics like silk or tough materials like denim. You can find the Rowenta DG-980 for an average price of $230. Let's take a look at some of the features offered by this steam iron.

The Rowenta DG-980 is equipped with an easy-to-read control panel. The control panel allows you to control the amount of steam the unit outputs. The control panel also allows you to control the temperature thanks to the internal thermostat. The Rowenta DG-980 also provides a signal to alert you whenever you need to reload the iron with water.

The Rowenta DG-980 features a 33-ounce water tank. You can easily remove the water tank so that you can refill it while the iron is operating. The water tank on the Rowenta DG-980 is also transparent so that you can easily see how much water is left.

This steam iron is equipped with a dual-chamber pump system. The system is designed to draw cool water from the water tank into a smaller chamber. In the smaller chamber, the stainless steel boiler heats the water up quickly. The boiler on the Rowenta DG-980 is also easy to maintain as you can simply rinse it off.

The Rowenta DG-980 only takes two minutes to heat up and produce steam. You will also like the fact that the steam output is adjustable. This allows you to use light steam for delicate fabrics and heavy steam for tougher fabrics. The Rowenta DG-980 also has a steam trigger which will deliver steam on demand.

The Rowenta DG-980 steam iron has an over-sized, stainless steel soleplate that measures 9 x 4 inches. The soleplate is also scratch resistant and is specially coated in order to deliver smooth gliding action. Also, the Rowenta DG-980 is equipped with a precision tip so that you can iron hard-to-reach places.