Updated 14 Jun 2016
Kambrook
Steamline Auto Advance KI785
Snapshot: The Kambrook Steamline Auto Advance KI785 iron has a non-stick soleplate and weighs 1.3kg. But how well did it cope with the creases in our wide range of fabrics?
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Test results
Overall score
85
Performance
?/10
Ease of use
?/10
Good points
- Excellent on silk, wool, cotton, denim.
- Very good on linen.
- Good on organza.
- Temperature control is very easy to adjust.
- Long power-cord.
- Automatic cut-off.
But
No obvious bad points.
How we test
Overall score consists of:
- Performance (70%) - how well each model removed creases on on synthetic organza, silk, wool, cotton, denim and linen.
- Ease of use (30%) - covers filling the water tank, handle comfort, moving the iron, steam and spray, adjusting the temperature, and cord convenience.
Key data
Model
Type
Iron
Avg price
$65
Specifications
Cord length (m)
3.0
Hose length (m)
n/a
Weight (kg)
1.3
Watts (W)
2400
Soleplate type
Non-stick
Features
Self-cleaning
Yes
Power-on light
Yes
Drip protection
Yes
Cord storage
Yes
Automatic shut-off
Yes
Auto shut-off - horizontal (min:sec)
0:30
Auto shut-off - vertical (min:sec)
8:00
Steam lock
-
Variable steam
-
Refill tank during ironing/steaming
-
Wheels
n/a
Telescopic pole
n/a
Clothes hanger
n/a
More Info
Availability
-
Notes
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