Panasonic Automatic Iron (Dry Iron) NI-A66-K (BLACK)【Japan Domestic genuine products】【Ships from JAPAN】

I got this to use for quilting. So far, I have been pleased with using it. It heats up quickly and doesn't shut off until you shut it off or pull the plug. Good for quilting. Presses seams very nicely without steam so they don't get misshapen. Sound-wise, it "tinks" a lot, but I guess that is metal expanding inside the iron? Everything is in Japanese so unless you can read Japanese, no instructions, even on the iron. I just set it at a medium setting on the dial and it seems to be hot enough. I assume if you turn the dial more, it will get hotter... Also, it is very light weight. So far, I'd say it works well.

Overview: My intended use is as a craft/sewing iron. Accordingly, I value these qualities in this iron and I recommend it--but please read my comments (similar to other considerate reviewers): (1) no steam; (2) smooth soleplate; (3) small and well balanced form; (I don't see that toppling is a concern for me) (4) no auto shut off; (5) range of temperatures (it gets plenty hot) (6) light weight (1.77 lb) For my intended purpose of having a lightweight iron to use frequently in my quilting, this iron is perfect (compact/lightweight). It gets plenty hot though it is only 700W. I tested it on fusibles, and they adhered perfectly as intended. I had considered getting the Rowenta (I have the steam generating and a regular one (that hisses and spits) --but after reading the reviews on their travel iron (collapsing handle), I got this iron. It will feel quite comfortable in most woman-sized hands. The fit and finish on the iron is superb; it is perfectly balanced and engineered to include cord reinforcement at the base. As others have noted, it is Japanese 100V/700W appliance (and all info in package and markings on dial are in Japanese. But the heat goes from low to high as with most irons, so you can easily test the heat. The heat dial is larger than most irons. It cannot be accidentally hit and moved when grasping handle. It seems to have a wide range heating settings that most will enjoy. Regarding the voltage: My husband, the electrician, tells me that I shouldn't worry using it with a 120V outlet. As it does not have an auto shut off (a feature I required for my quilting use), consider plugging the iron into electrical power extension (with on/off) that also powers a light so that you always have a visual cue that your iron may be on. I did not notice any heating of the cord. ** Of note: the sole plate is a non stick finish does not feel quite as smooth a stainless, teflon or aluminum. It works fine for my intended purpose. However, if you are looking for a silky glide, you might be disappointed. It is not a problem for me.

もっと早く知りたかった。重さも、かけやすさも、仕上がりもすごく良い。先が尖っているので、細かい所までキレイに仕上がります。お値段も安いし、本当によい買い物でした。

No hubo ningún inconveniente con el envío considerando que es un producto que viene desde Japón, la plancha funciona a la perfección y fue necesario utilizar ningún tipo de adaptador ni ningún tipo de modificación.

I have used this iron for piecing quilt patterns for a couple of years. I just purchased this second one to have on hand, should my current iron were ever to stop working. However, it's still going strong. I love the weight, the size, the fantastic heat it puts out. If I need steam, I simply spray my fabric with water or pressing solution, rather than mess with a steam iron that has the likely potential of leaking or spewing a mess onto my fabric. Very, very pleased with this non-stick dry iron.