Multi-directional ironing delivers up to 25-percent faster results.*
(Model NI-W750TS shown.)

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21156 in Home
• Size: Oblong
• Color: Silver-Black
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: NI-W750TS
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 5.88" h x 4.88" w x 10.81" l, 3.00 pounds

Features

• 1500-watt iron with temperature-control knob and simple push-button controls
• Titanium-coated totally curved soleplate for nonstick ironing in any direction
• Jet-of-steam; vertical-steam; 3-way automatic shut-off for safety
• Transparent water tank; anti-calcium system with anti-drip control valve
• Measures approximately 10-4/5 by 4-8/9 by 5-8/9 inches

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful.
Great Design, Not as Smooth as Other Irons
By Katherine Chan
Update
So I've officially owned this iron for over a year now and have used it on average once every two weeks to iron anywhere between 5 and 14 shirts at a time (my husband is an entertainer and goes through shirts like water). The Panasonic is still working as steadily as ever - I haven't had any problems with calcified water build up in the unit, the temperature is still great enough to iron and the steam amount is about the same. In terms of durability, I'd give it a solid thumbs up.

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There are several things about the Panasonic Iron that I like, but there are a lot more things that I dislike about it. First, the things I did not like about it:

1. The Titanium soleplate: I like the smoothness of polished stainless steel soleplate much more than the titanium. While the titanium plate doesn't stick to the fa bric, it doesn't glide as smoothly as stainless steel does.
2. The feel of the Iron: This iron, while light, feels very flimsy to me. It's very plastic, and I get a little nervous standing this iron up on the "tripod of legs" this iron has to accommodate the football shaped soleplate. Also, while ironing, the handle warms up more than other irons.
3. No digital readouts: Ever since owning the Black & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron, I've been spoiled by a digital screen and all the indicators that come with it. The Panasonic has a simple dial to control the temperature and that's about it. The auto shut off is indicated by an orange light.
4. Not a huge amount of steam gets dispensed: In comparison to other irons, this iron does not put out as much steam.

However, there were things that I did like about the Panasonic Iron that would almost justify the cost of this item:

1. Multidirectional soleplate: I loved the m ultidirectional soleplate. Because there are two "points" to iron with, I was able to get through more shirts quickly.
2. The aesthetic design: The Panasonic Iron looks streamlined and classy, unlike other irons.
3. Long cord: The power cord on this iron is amazing. I was able to iron a distance away from the outlet without tripping.

Overall, the only real reason I would get this iron is for that soleplate. Because there are two "pointed ends" to this iron, I was able to iron much more efficiently. Asides from that, the iron itself is only average.

43 of 50 people found the following review helpful.
Okay iron but better ones are available
By Margaret Picky
For context, my present iron is the Black & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron which is a best-selling iron recommended by a "leading consumer magazine" and one that I am very pleased with. (Note: The D2030 seems to have been updated and the new model is Black & Decker D5000 Digital Evolution Iron, White.) Most people choosing an iron in this middle price range will be looking at the Black & Decker so in reviewing this Panasonic iron, I will do something different from a normal review and do a direct comparison to the Black & Decker which is the one to beat (and in the end the one I do prefer). The pricing is comparable and they are both made in China and seem well-constructed and have an auto-off feature.

First of all, I'm not impressed by the much-ballyhooed 360-Degree Quick Multi-Directional feature. Instead of having a sole plate shaped like an iron, it is shaped like a boat with a point at both ends. It is a good quality plate and appears t o be cast rather than a folded sheet of stainless steel as on the B&D. The surface texture reminds me of the old Teflon pans and is not as smooth and does not glide as well although it does fine. I iron in both directions anyway (have I been doing it wrong all these years?) and mostly use the point to get up next to seams and around buttons so having another point at the bottom is not helpful. I experimented a lot and do not see how this could save time or effort. Others may disagree and it certainly seems like a good idea but in practice is of little use.

The Panasonic is slightly lighter than the B&D but the center of gravity is higher and gets even higher when filled with water. This makes the iron unstable and more likely to tip to one side. The higher center of gravity also makes it harder to set upright and causes it flop down quickly from the upright position. This is a safety issue as well as a cause of additional stress on the wrist. I never notic ed how many times I pick up and set down the iron until it was flopping around!

The plastic in the Panasonic seems more brittle than the softer, more flexible plastic in the B&D. This is mostly a problem on the handle where it is less comfortable. It also lacks the soft rubbery grip of the B&D. The legs seem like they would break easily if the iron were dropped. In addition, there are several pieces of plastic joining together at the feet. If a leg breaks, this iron is garbage because it will not stand up whereas the B&D might. Who knows, in laboratory tests it may be even more durable but the Panasonic plastic just feels cheaper.

The temperature adjustment dial (with the fabric guide on it) is under the handle and is hard to see and awkward to adjust. The silver type on a black background would be difficult to make out even if it were not under the handle. This dial is also the on/off mechanism so the location is a safety issue. To make matte rs worse, the red "on" light is under the dial, also partially hidden by the handle. The location of the dial and light alone makes me unable to highly recommend this iron.

As far as heating up, the Panasonic does that well and the temperature variation is noticeable between settings. This iron also sprays and steams well enough but the B&D has more steam and I believe more steam is better, irons can never have too much steam. The B&D also comes with a cheap little water measuring cup with a spout which is handy because it is hard to pour water into these little holes and the Panasonic does not have one. ( I sometimes get nostalgic for the Coca-Cola bottle with the little sprinkler head held in by cork but I do admit that the steam does do a better job.) The adjustment slider for the steam is very accessible but easily bumped and I always leave the steam on high anyway. The water reservoir is truly transparent which is a nice feature whereas on the B&D it is translucent and I have to jostle the iron to see the water level.

The cord is about ten feet, same as the B&D. I would appreciate a couple more feet on the cord. It swivels very easily at the base which is nice. The B&D swivels but not as easily and to be honest I never noticed it before. You can store the cord well enough by wrapping it around the feet but only after the iron has cooled. ( I do not know if the manufacturer intended this.)

The color scheme and aesthetics of the Panasonic are nicer than the Black & Decker--it is more modern, more Japanese, a little lighter and much sexier than the B&D (which imitates the German irons in aesthetics), but in the end the Black & Decker is more stable, has temperature and on/off controls and safety light in better positions, is easier and more comfortable to handle, and has better spray and steam functions. The Panasonic does what it is supposed to do but the Black & Decker does it much better and perha ps more safely.

I will be glad to answer questions left in the comments.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
I hate to iron, but the Panasonic makes it easier
By B. Webster
I have a very old Protor Silex Iron that I have been using for about 15 years. I really dislike ironing, but since I am now retired and want to save a few bucks, I try to wash and iron our shirts and blouses rather than spend money to take laundry to the cleaners.

I really like the Panasonic 360 Multi-Direction Iron. The swivel cord is a great advantage as I do not have to keep moving it out of my way since it sits at the top of the handle. The sole plate glides beautifully and does not "catch" on the material being ironed, keeping it from being creased while moving forwards and backwards or side to side.

The Panasonic has has a nice sized reservoir with the "max" fill line printed clearly to make sure you do not overfill. The steam buttons are very easy to use and setting the temperature for the material that is being ironed is just at the touch of a dial. It has the option of vertical steaming for curtains, which is a nice feature, but one I ha ve not used as yet.

I have not compared this iron to any other newer models, but my personal opinion is that while I still do not like ironing, the Panasonic makes it easier to get through a shirt in a matter of a few minutes. I would recommend this iron.