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product_id: 1142521
title: "Rowenta Micro Steam Stainless Steel Soleplate Steam Iron for Clothes 400 Microsteam Holes, Cotton, Wool, Poly, Silk, Linen, Nylon 1700 Watts Portable, Ironing, Fabric Steamer, Garment Steamer DW5080"
brand: "rowenta"
price: "¥35342"
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# 1700W Power Boost 400+ Microsteam Holes 3-Way Auto Shutoff Safety Rowenta Micro Steam Stainless Steel Soleplate Steam Iron for Clothes 400 Microsteam Holes, Cotton, Wool, Poly, Silk, Linen, Nylon 1700 Watts Portable, Ironing, Fabric Steamer, Garment Steamer DW5080

**Brand:** rowenta
**Price:** ¥35342
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Iron Like a Pro, Steam Like a Boss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Rowenta Micro Steam Stainless Steel Soleplate Steam Iron for Clothes 400 Microsteam Holes, Cotton, Wool, Poly, Silk, Linen, Nylon 1700 Watts Portable, Ironing, Fabric Steamer, Garment Steamer DW5080 by rowenta
- **How much does it cost?** ¥35342 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1142521-rowenta-micro-steam-stainless-steel-soleplate-steam-iron-for-clothes)

## Best For

- rowenta enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rowenta brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Safe & Stress-Free:** Automatic 3-way shutoff protects your home and peace of mind—iron smarter, not harder.
- • **Smart Fabric Control:** Easy-turn thermostat knob with auto steam adjustment for perfect settings on cotton, silk, wool, nylon, and linen.
- • **Precision Glide & Reach:** Stainless steel soleplate with 400 microsteam holes ensures effortless, smooth ironing—even in tight spots.
- • **Powerful Steam Performance:** 1700 watts deliver a consistent 35 g/min steam burst that obliterates wrinkles fast, saving your valuable time.
- • **Built to Last with German Engineering:** Anti-calcium and self-clean systems keep your iron performing like new, session after session.

## Overview

The Rowenta Micro Steam DW5080 is a premium 1700W steam iron featuring a stainless steel soleplate with 400+ microsteam holes for superior wrinkle removal. Designed for professional-level precision, it offers an easy-to-use thermostat knob with auto steam control for multiple fabrics, a large translucent water tank compatible with tap water, and advanced safety with a 3-way automatic shutoff. Engineered in Germany with anti-scale and self-cleaning systems, this iron delivers lasting performance and effortless glide for the modern professional’s wardrobe.

## Description

Made in Germany and loaded with features, this Rowenta Focus steam iron makes easy work of removing wrinkles from fabric. The iron’s smooth-gliding stainless-steel soleplate features 400 steam holes to ensure thorough steam distribution and time-saving efficiency, while its stainless-steel precision tip maneuvers effortlessly over collars, along seams, and between buttons. The iron works with tap water (no need for distilled) and powers on with a simple turn of the thermostat knob, which comes with clearly marked low to high heat settings and options for nylon, silk, wool, cotton, and linen. The iron auto-adjusts the steam output to match the soleplate temperature (turn auto-steam off for dry ironing). It also offers? Burst of steam? To remove tough wrinkles and vertical steam for drapes and hanging garments. For safety and peace of mind, the iron shuts off automatically after 8 minutes if left unused in the upright position and after 30 seconds if left in the horizontal position or tipped over. An anti-calcium system prevents impurities for clean steam, and a self-clean system flushes out loose mineral deposits for optimal performance. From work shirts to table linen, the Rowenta Focus steam iron gets the job done. Anti-scale function - Integrated anti-scale and Anti-scale setting.

Review: Impressive German Engineering Delivered In No Time Via desertcart Prime - Just received today, Saturday, October 28, 2017, via desertcart Prime. Arrived very well packaged. I'm a guy that started ironing years ago after I realized that I didn't know how to iron a dress shirt or select heat settings for attire. So... I've gone through a number of irons from different manufacturers. My last iron was a Shark Professional 1500. Not a bad iron in general but I really disliked the water tank in that it was quite challenging to determine exactly how much water remained and... the iron had to be set vertical for filling. Both of these issues were immediately laid to rest with the DW5080. It can be easily filled in the sink under running water... the use of tap water recommended by Rowenta. Additionally, the quite large water tank proved very easy to see water level. I also like the fact that the iron soleplate is stainless rather than non-stick material. I've used non-stick soleplates and learned that I did not like using them over time. Stainless is very easy to keep clean and Rowenta recommends using the self cleaning feature regularly, especially for hard water areas. Rowenta has an excellent set of instructions. Read them. Use them. They are valuable. I've heard comments about the heaviness of the DW5080. My former Shark 1500 and my current Rowenta DW5080 both weigh almost the same... 3 1/2 lbs dry... cord and all. The Rowenta, however, is a bit larger both in width and length and this translates into a bit more iron to control, but not in a bad way for me at all. Regarding the handle. I am right handed and the length of my hand from the back of my palm to the end of my middle finger is between 7 1/2 and 8 inches. I immediately noticed that with the Rowenta, my knuckles were not bumping into the temperature control like they always did on the Shark. Very nice unexpected feature. Regarding the temperature control. It is detented... meaning that it has lots of micro clicks. I like this feature so very much more than temperature controls that don't use detents. It feels much more positive to me... but's that's just my opinion. Regarding heat up time. After filling the water tank, setting the temperature control, and plugging the DW5080 in, I walked to the closet, in the same room that I was ironing, grabbed three pair of khakis and a shirt, and returned to the ironing board. I placed the first pair of khakis on the board and when I picked the iron up and presented it horizontally, I found that the thermostat indicator light had already gone out indicating that the iron was already at temperature and ready to go. Placing the iron horizontally resulted in immediate steam from what appeared to be all of those 400 holes in the soleplate. Regarding water consumption. I've read some reviews where users had complained about how much water the DW5080 goes through. Wanting to find out, I laid out three pair of heavily wrinkled men's cotton khakis and one men's cotton short sleeved button down. I really like the DW5080's steam generation. Much much more than the Shark... but remember... the Shark was a 1500 watt compared to the Rowenta 1700 watts... so it's not really fair to suggest that the Shark does not generate steam... perhaps a 1700 watt Shark might do the same thing... I just don't know. Regarding water consumption, I set the DW5080 to it's hottest temperature (hotter than suggested for cotton) and fullest steam potential setting. Doing so, I was able to completely and iron two full pairs of the khaki pants, and about half way through the third pair of khakis that the level of steam began declining. The DW5080 has a scaled water tank with 50 gradations and organized by ounces... a larger marking at every two ounces. Therefore, setting the iron vertical, I was able to determine that I had used a bit between 8 and 9 ounces of water for this session. My take away, I should be able to quite easily iron a pair of pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, tie, and jacket... without refilling. There's even a chance that a person could iron their boxer shorts as well in the same session if they so desired. Conclusion after first use. The Rowenta DW5080 is a wonderful product. It's easy for me to see how much water is in the graduated tank. The handle is very comfortable for me and my knuckles don't bump the temperature control. I read a review about the polished solid stainless steel soleplate and how it glided. I found that to be literally true. The iron on first use literally glided across everything I set it on. The level of steam literally eliminated every wrinkle that was presented to it. Would I recommend this to a friend? Most definitely. I want to return to this entry a year from now to write how it's still doing at that time.
Review: I am in love with an iron! - I never knew how awful my old Black and Decker iron truly was until I bought this awesome, fantastic, wonderful, super-ific iron! This things works like a dream, I cannot believe how easily wrinkles come right out because the steam is so intense. I mean, the steam on this thing is UNBELIEVABLE. My friend calls the iron my dragon, because it sounds like it is breathing fire and the steam pours out of it when you lift it off the board. So, one word of caution, stay clear of the path of steam because it is HOT, and there is a lot of it when you lift the iron from the fabric. If you are ironing in an enclosed area it can get to be a sauna with all the steam. The narrow, pointy nose of this iron is phenomenal at getting into small places and ironing pleats, and works especially well on small items like baby clothes, and for ironing seams down before or after sewing them. It heats up incredibly fast, has a light showing it is heated, and the auto-off feature works great and the light blinks rapidly to indicate the iron has turned itself off. It will start reheating when you go to use it again, and like I said, it heats up very quickly. The sole plate is smooth and has so many steam holes. I ironed heavy curtains and in ONE pass the wrinkles were out. My old iron took multiple passes and the curtains STILL had wrinkles! The only downsides to this iron are that it is HEAVY, but hey, with better quality comes weight. Second, the cord could swivel more easily, it sometimes gets in the way when I iron, but it isn't a big enough deal for me to not love this. I have had no leaks at all, it is easy to fill, easy to see how full the water level is, and you can choose to not use steam, too, but I always do because I don't iron any delicate fabrics. An iron like this is a must if you like to sew and if you do a lot of personal ironing, especially where there is detail work involved.

## Features

- Stainless-steel soleplate with precision tip- Easy gliding across different garments, smoothing hard-to-reach areas, and 1700-Watts of Power
- 400 Plus Steam holes with 35 g/min of steam – provide excellent steam distribution
- Easy control thermostat knob – Easily select the ideal steam output based on fabric
- Use tap water to iron – Easily fill the iron with easy fill hole, anti-drip lid, and translucent water tank window
- Safety comes first with rowenta – Automatic 3-way shut off system to prevent accidents
- Made in Germany – German quality with stainless-steel soleplate, anti-calcium system for tap water use and auto-cleaning system

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004ILTH1K |
| Base Material | Stainless Steel |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,596,447 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #596 in Irons |
| Brand | Rowenta |
| Color | Taupe |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (15,726) |
| Finish types | stainless_steel |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00014501162358 |
| Import | Imported |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3.4 pounds |
| Item model number | 1110030632 |
| Manufacture Year | 2011 |
| Manufacturer | Groupe SEB |
| Model Name | Steam Iron, Stainless Steel Soleplate with Auto-Off |
| Product Dimensions | 11"L x 5"W |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Steam Iron |
| Special Feature | Auto Shutoff |
| UPC | 703570094898 659438995879 703570463168 014501162358 |
| Warranty Description | 1 year. |
| Year | 2011 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Rowenta
- **Color:** Taupe
- **Product Dimensions:** 11"L x 5"W
- **Special Feature:** Auto Shutoff
- **Wattage:** 1700 watts

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: why should  I not use distilled water in my rowenta iron**
A: #1: Short answer: never use tap water in any appliance. Always use bottled water. #2: Don't believe any manufacturer that says it's ok to use tap water because they have some sort of miracle device that allows it. Any such claim is a blatant lie they are forced to tell because they know that people hate hate hate to waste $10 a year on bottled water. Ignore such claims and use bottled water. For proof of such lie you need look no further than Rowenta's own manual that says to use bottled water if you have over 12 grains of hardness. So then even they admit that their miracle device only works under ideal conditions.  #3: Saying that distilled water is bad for the iron is hogwash, pHDs in psychology not withstanding. The reason Rowenta doesn't recommend pure distilled water is not that it's bad for the iron, but rather because distilled water has a higher boiling temp than other waters and therefore tends not to steam as easily, causing drips and spits. Your altitude and other factors may cause this to be more or less of a problem. If distilled water works well in your iron, and chances are good that it will, that's the way to go. #4: Tap water has calcium and that stuff is the hardest, stickiest, nastiest stuff known to mankind and will kill any appliance in short order. If your iron gets contaminated by calcium, throw it away and start over with bottled water, the iron will never be any good again. Any tap water will kill any appliance in short order...don't do it. #5: I was surprised about Rowenta's "inexpensive spring water" recommendation, thinking that spring water would have more problematic minerals in it than distilled or other waters. However I've been using it for years and it works. It's obviously not "spring water" but rather "purified spring water." However the ultra-cheap 66 cents/gallon at Walmart doesn't work as well. Much better than tap water, but after a year or two I do see evidence of calcium. So, better to use a reputable brand like Ozarka. #6: Compared to distilled water, spring water isn't "inexpensive," it's the same price, somewhere around $1/gallon.  Rowenta says "inexpensive" spring water because they know how much people hate spending $10/year on distilled water.  

So just use Ozarka spring water, or better yet try distilled water and see if that works for you. To those people that hate buying bottled water to put in their iron, I say "really??????" With a single cup of coffee costing over $5, you can't buy $10 worth of bottled water in a year? GET A GRIP!

**Q: is this iron made in Germany or China**
A: Mine says Made in Germany on the iron. But don't do like I did and think it's an excellent product because it's not made in China. Wait till it starts leaking water out of the bottom. I can only use mine as a dry iron anymore. Read all the online reviews for this model. Leaking seems to be a common problem with these Rowenta's.

**Q: Are the lower heat settings gentle enough for jersey/stretch knit fabrics but still hot enough to get the job done right?**
A: There is a 'nylon' setting on this, but I haven't tried it, as we use this iron primarily for cotton/linens. If there is any doubt about certain fabrics, use a press cloth just to be safe, and you won't melt the fabric.

**Q: buy extra warranty or protection plan**
A: Add me to the group!  I purchased this iron a year ago.  A year and TEN days ago.  I know this because this morning when water started pouring out of my iron, I had to look up the date of purchase, so I could use my spiffy one year warranty.  So much for that!!  One year, and this pretty expensive iron is broken, ten days after the warranty expires.  I am beyond frustrated, reading that this has happened to others who purchased one of these irons.  My last iron was $12 at Walmart and lasted 15 years, four moves, 2 children, and a serviceman who wore BDU's, which needed to be ironed, five days a week.  Get the warranty!!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive German Engineering Delivered In No Time Via Amazon Prime
*by D***Y on October 28, 2017*

Just received today, Saturday, October 28, 2017, via Amazon Prime. Arrived very well packaged. I'm a guy that started ironing years ago after I realized that I didn't know how to iron a dress shirt or select heat settings for attire. So... I've gone through a number of irons from different manufacturers. My last iron was a Shark Professional 1500. Not a bad iron in general but I really disliked the water tank in that it was quite challenging to determine exactly how much water remained and... the iron had to be set vertical for filling. Both of these issues were immediately laid to rest with the DW5080. It can be easily filled in the sink under running water... the use of tap water recommended by Rowenta. Additionally, the quite large water tank proved very easy to see water level. I also like the fact that the iron soleplate is stainless rather than non-stick material. I've used non-stick soleplates and learned that I did not like using them over time. Stainless is very easy to keep clean and Rowenta recommends using the self cleaning feature regularly, especially for hard water areas. Rowenta has an excellent set of instructions. Read them. Use them. They are valuable. I've heard comments about the heaviness of the DW5080. My former Shark 1500 and my current Rowenta DW5080 both weigh almost the same... 3 1/2 lbs dry... cord and all. The Rowenta, however, is a bit larger both in width and length and this translates into a bit more iron to control, but not in a bad way for me at all. Regarding the handle. I am right handed and the length of my hand from the back of my palm to the end of my middle finger is between 7 1/2 and 8 inches. I immediately noticed that with the Rowenta, my knuckles were not bumping into the temperature control like they always did on the Shark. Very nice unexpected feature. Regarding the temperature control. It is detented... meaning that it has lots of micro clicks. I like this feature so very much more than temperature controls that don't use detents. It feels much more positive to me... but's that's just my opinion. Regarding heat up time. After filling the water tank, setting the temperature control, and plugging the DW5080 in, I walked to the closet, in the same room that I was ironing, grabbed three pair of khakis and a shirt, and returned to the ironing board. I placed the first pair of khakis on the board and when I picked the iron up and presented it horizontally, I found that the thermostat indicator light had already gone out indicating that the iron was already at temperature and ready to go. Placing the iron horizontally resulted in immediate steam from what appeared to be all of those 400 holes in the soleplate. Regarding water consumption. I've read some reviews where users had complained about how much water the DW5080 goes through. Wanting to find out, I laid out three pair of heavily wrinkled men's cotton khakis and one men's cotton short sleeved button down. I really like the DW5080's steam generation. Much much more than the Shark... but remember... the Shark was a 1500 watt compared to the Rowenta 1700 watts... so it's not really fair to suggest that the Shark does not generate steam... perhaps a 1700 watt Shark might do the same thing... I just don't know. Regarding water consumption, I set the DW5080 to it's hottest temperature (hotter than suggested for cotton) and fullest steam potential setting. Doing so, I was able to completely and iron two full pairs of the khaki pants, and about half way through the third pair of khakis that the level of steam began declining. The DW5080 has a scaled water tank with 50 gradations and organized by ounces... a larger marking at every two ounces. Therefore, setting the iron vertical, I was able to determine that I had used a bit between 8 and 9 ounces of water for this session. My take away, I should be able to quite easily iron a pair of pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, tie, and jacket... without refilling. There's even a chance that a person could iron their boxer shorts as well in the same session if they so desired. Conclusion after first use. The Rowenta DW5080 is a wonderful product. It's easy for me to see how much water is in the graduated tank. The handle is very comfortable for me and my knuckles don't bump the temperature control. I read a review about the polished solid stainless steel soleplate and how it glided. I found that to be literally true. The iron on first use literally glided across everything I set it on. The level of steam literally eliminated every wrinkle that was presented to it. Would I recommend this to a friend? Most definitely. I want to return to this entry a year from now to write how it's still doing at that time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am in love with an iron!
*by S***E on January 12, 2012*

I never knew how awful my old Black and Decker iron truly was until I bought this awesome, fantastic, wonderful, super-ific iron! This things works like a dream, I cannot believe how easily wrinkles come right out because the steam is so intense. I mean, the steam on this thing is UNBELIEVABLE. My friend calls the iron my dragon, because it sounds like it is breathing fire and the steam pours out of it when you lift it off the board. So, one word of caution, stay clear of the path of steam because it is HOT, and there is a lot of it when you lift the iron from the fabric. If you are ironing in an enclosed area it can get to be a sauna with all the steam. The narrow, pointy nose of this iron is phenomenal at getting into small places and ironing pleats, and works especially well on small items like baby clothes, and for ironing seams down before or after sewing them. It heats up incredibly fast, has a light showing it is heated, and the auto-off feature works great and the light blinks rapidly to indicate the iron has turned itself off. It will start reheating when you go to use it again, and like I said, it heats up very quickly. The sole plate is smooth and has so many steam holes. I ironed heavy curtains and in ONE pass the wrinkles were out. My old iron took multiple passes and the curtains STILL had wrinkles! The only downsides to this iron are that it is HEAVY, but hey, with better quality comes weight. Second, the cord could swivel more easily, it sometimes gets in the way when I iron, but it isn't a big enough deal for me to not love this. I have had no leaks at all, it is easy to fill, easy to see how full the water level is, and you can choose to not use steam, too, but I always do because I don't iron any delicate fabrics. An iron like this is a must if you like to sew and if you do a lot of personal ironing, especially where there is detail work involved.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!
*by C***. on July 26, 2017*

Bear with me for a second so you really know where I'm coming from with this review, just a little history. When I was 16 I started working for a family that owned a chain of dry cleaners and a laundry production plant I worked there for 10 years during which time I learned every position in that company on the laundry production and dry cleaning production sides, and eventually became the laundry production manager handling work for 2 dry cleaning production stores and 3 substations. Employees got their clothes done free. So you have to know that I like and am used to nicely pressed garments -- I absolutely cannot wear wrinkled stuff, even jeans and shorts -- and you know that I know my way around an iron and certainly know how to iron. That said, This is absolutely the best (non-commercial) iron I have ever used. My steamer also died and this iron is so good, puts out so much steam, that I'm not replacing that steamer! This is value for your money! I owned a different model Rowenta previously ( can't remember which one) and it was good, but heavy. This is not heavy at all, does not bother my arthritic hands. It makes my ironing so much faster and well, pleasant, which is hard to describe. I love it so much that my husband and I bought one for a friend of ours who does a lot of ironing too! Seriously. Anyhow, I iron my clothes with it, but also fabric because I sew and do some upholstering. The only minor complaint I have, and it really can't be a true complaint, is that I have to continually fill it up with water. I know though that it is because I use the highest steam setting 98% of the time and the steam I get is worth keeping a picture of water around (distilled water not required). Also, mine was absolutely made and manufactured in Germany, NOT China. Make sure you get the one not made in China so you have the German quality. I'm certain if you purchase this iron you will love it too.

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