Steam Iron with Automatic Retractable Cord Reel and Non-Stick Coating customer reviews:
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I like Panasonic as a Brand  
I've had this iron for several years, probably about 5. Never had any problems. Works well. I've just dropped it so many times; the base with the retracting cord has taken the brunt of the abuse. I broke the retraction and am now searching for a replacement part or service since the iron's main function is quite serviceable.
Great product for the price - has served me well for over 5 years
This Panasonic NIG10NR steam iron has served me well for over 5 years. You may choose to spray water or steam. The retractable cord makes it easy to store away. It's easy to fill water in you don't have to get it out of the iron. I like that it has light to let you know it's on or off. It did not burn any of my clothes. I just let it stand if I didn't use it. It has worked real well until 2 days ago when I did something I may have pulled the cord so hard that ended its life. I thought "I am buying Panasonic iron again". I tried to look again at Longs Drug Store where I purchased it, however, they don't sell Panasonic irons anymore. I searched and found it at Amazon's. However, I have seen an array of Panasonic irons on sale at Amazon's and have seen a 2-5 star review on Panasonic 3-way Auto Shut-off Steam/Dry Iron. So I thought I would like to try and ordered that one, after all it is Panasonic. I just wanted to share my experience (it didn't have any review, so I am the first one to share!)with Panasonic NIG10NR Steam Iron. That for a great price you can't go wrong (I mean, 5-some bucks a year is not bad)!
Not too hot
I liked the retractable cord feature on this iron, which did work well. However, I found it didn't get quite as hot as I'd like it to, making it difficult for ironing fabric like Linens.
Cheap Iron - Performs like One
I used this iron for a couple years. The retractable cord feature works sporadically - I usually end up feeding the cord in manually. The iron has never gotten very hot and it leaks a little bit. Last week, it completely died, so I'm in the market for a newer, better iron.
And now for a pressing matter....
Ironing's a deadly bore
It really is depressing
And when the iron is a dud
It's even more distressing
(This one isn't exactly a dud, but it definitely doesn't live up to my expectations.)
This one seemed like quite a deal
The cord retracts inside it
No dangling wire to trip you up
Because the iron hides it
(A useful feature is the automatic retractable cord reel. You pull out only as much cord as you need, and it winds itself back into the base with the push of a button)
Three steam settings at a touch
There's dry and high and low
It shuts off when it's not in use
Completely apropos
(This model features one button steam settings, and although it's not listed in the manual, automatic shut-off)
A button shoots a misty spray
For when you need things wet
A window shows the water line
That's plain as you can get
The soleplate's coated not to stick
The dial ain't hard to read
From all the specs it seems like this
Is very good indeed
(However)
I filled the iron as they said
I waited for the light
But when I placed it on my shirt
It wasn't watertight
Without a word, or "by your leave"
It leaked from where you fill it
And not until I was half done
Did it refuse to spill it
It's rather heavy at the base
It's neither cute nor sleek
Thank goodness that it's only used
For two hours per week.
Summary: Not the best iron I've used, but with some useful features. The instruction manual lacks troubleshooting suggestions, and although this iron gets hot, it just isn't that cool.
Amanda Richards, June 17, 2008
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