Rowenta AccessSteam Cordreel Steam Iron for Clothes, Anti-Drip Protection, Clothes Iron with Steamer, DW2459U1

Rowenta DW2459U1 Steam Iron puts its strongest feature up front: it combines a stainless steel soleplate with 1725 Watts of steam power for routine wrinkle removal. As a steam iron for clothes, it suits shoppers who want a straightforward garment care tool with several steam focused features, plus a cord reel that makes storage easier. The design is centered on smoothing garments rather than adding extra functions or complicated controls.

The steam system is the main reason to consider it. The soleplate is designed for easy gliding across different garments and for smoothing hard to reach areas, while 350 plus steam holes spread steam across the soleplate. A 180 g/min shot of steam is intended for powerful wrinkle removal, so shoppers who care most about steam distribution and wrinkle focused use have clear reasons to choose this model. The stainless steel soleplate also gives the iron a defined surface for moving across garments.

Controls are kept simple with a 3 setting thermostat knob that lets you select the steam output based on the fabric. Filling is also designed around ordinary tap water, with an easy fill hole, an anti drip lid, and a translucent water tank window. Those details matter because they keep the basic tasks of filling and selecting a setting visible and straightforward rather than making the user work through a complicated control system.

Storage is another practical part of the design. The retractable cord reel helps with putting the iron away after use, while the automatic 3 way shut off system is included as a safety feature to help prevent accidents. Anti scale settling is intended to help maintain steam performance and ironing results over time, giving care and upkeep a place in the overall design.

The trade off is that this is a corded steam iron with a manual thermostat knob and a steam focused feature set. The retractable cord reel helps with storage, but it does not turn the iron into a cordless product. Verdict: Buy it if you want a steam iron with a stainless steel soleplate, strong listed steam output, simple controls, and easier cord storage. Look elsewhere if a cordless approach or a different style of garment care tool is more important to you.

A great fit if you:

• You regularly smooth garments and want steam distribution to be a central part of your ironing routine.
• You prefer a simple control approach that lets you select steam output according to the fabric.
• You want easier storage after ironing and appreciate a retractable cord reel as part of the design.
• You prefer filling an iron with tap water and checking the water level through a translucent tank window.

Consider something else if you:

• You specifically want to work without a power cord, so consider a cordless version instead.
• You want a garment care tool built around a different operating style, so consider another type of steamer or iron.

Confirm on the listing:

• Check the product dimensions and make sure its storage location can accommodate the iron comfortably.
• Check whether the included setup and care information matches how you plan to use tap water and maintain the iron.
• Check what comes in the box if you need anything beyond the iron itself for your intended setup.
• Check the available power requirements on the listing if you need to confirm compatibility with your intended outlet.

How to compare your options: Focus on the features that matter most for your ironing routine: soleplate material, steam distribution, steam shot strength, control style, filling method, cord storage, and care features. This model combines a stainless steel soleplate, 350 plus steam holes, a 180 g/min steam shot, a 3 setting thermostat knob, tap water filling, a retractable cord reel, and anti scale settling, so those are the areas to weigh most closely against your priorities.

Before using it, fill the iron through the easy fill hole with tap water and use the translucent water tank window to check the water level. Keep the anti drip lid properly closed according to the product instructions.

Choose the thermostat setting that matches the fabric, then use the steam features as needed for wrinkle removal. The stainless steel soleplate is designed to glide across different garments, while the steam holes distribute steam across the ironing surface.

Use the 180 g/min steam shot when you want the stronger listed burst of steam for wrinkle focused work. Let the 350 plus steam holes support more even steam distribution across the soleplate.

For upkeep, follow the product instructions for the anti scale settling feature and care of the iron. When finished, use the retractable cord reel for storage, and follow the instructions for the automatic 3 way shut off system and other care guidance.

Can I use tap water in the Rowenta DW2459U1?
Yes, the iron is designed to use tap water. It has an easy fill hole, an anti drip lid, and a translucent water tank window to support filling and checking the water level.

Does it have a strong steam shot?
Yes, it provides a 180 g/min shot of steam. The iron also has 350 plus steam holes for steam distribution across the soleplate.

Does the cord retract for storage?
Yes, the iron has a retractable cord reel. This feature is intended to make storage easier after ironing.

How do I choose the steam setting?
Use the 3 setting thermostat knob to select the steam output based on the fabric. The control is designed to provide a simple way to choose the appropriate setting.

Does it have automatic shut off?
Yes, it has an automatic 3 way shut off system intended to help prevent accidents. The design also includes anti scale settling to help maintain steam performance and ironing results over time.