Iron Braun SI 9188 TexStyle 9: review, specifications, pros / cons, reviews

The Braun SI 9188 TexStyle 9 iron is positioned by the manufacturer as a “smart” technique.Therefore, the usual thermostat cannot be found here; instead, the temperature is controlled using the buttons located under the handle. And due to this, you can more accurately select the current temperature regime. And at the same time - this iron is one of the most affordable in the Braun SI line, which explains its universal popularity.

Functional overview

Functions supported by the Braun SI 9188 TexStyle 9 iron:

1. Steaming. You can turn on the constant supply of steam, as well as adjust its intensity.
2. Steam attack.
3. Self cleaning. To use it, you need to fill the tank, turn on the iron in the network, then turn on the corresponding button (it is recommended to keep the iron itself over the sink).
4. Supports vertical steaming of things.
5. Drip protection.
6. Protection against the formation of scale on the sole itself, as well as in the nozzles through which water is supplied.
7. Fully electronic control, without the usual analog thermostats, which allows you to more accurately indicate the current temperature.
8. Smooth temperature control.
9. Auto power off in a vertical position (after 30 seconds, regardless of the selected temperature mode).
10. Auto power off in horizontal position (after 8 minutes).

Model Features

One of the key differences of this iron is the support for iCare technology and digital control. In addition to this, the set also comes with a special measuring cup, which allows you to fill in as much water into the tank as you plan to use it when ironing.

The sole is made using 3D Eloxal Plus technology.That is, it does not have continuous grooves, so that wrinkles do not form during ironing, even if the constant supply of steam is turned on (that is, it does not “chew” clothes).

Pros and cons of the model

Customers note the following advantages of the Braun SI 9188 TexStyle 9 iron:

• attractive appearance;
• convenient management;
• bulk water tank;
• does not stick to clothes at all, even to synthetics;
• can be used for vertical steaming.

Among the shortcomings can be mentioned:

• there is no way to visually control the remaining volume of water in the tank;
• the self-cleaning function in this particular model is not the most effective, periodically the nozzles have to be cleaned manually.

Specifications

Iron characteristics:

• power - 2800 W;
• water tank - 330 ml;
• steam consumption - 50 ml and 150 ml per minute with a steam boost;
• power cable length - 2.5 meters;
• weight - 1.75 kg without a filled tank.

Customer Reviews

Most of the reviews are positive. Many blame the fact that, due to electronic control, the iron will be difficult to repair if it breaks down, but there have been no such situations for 3 years (namely, so much time has passed since the iron was put on sale). That is, the technique is reliable.

Antonina Vushak

I am very satisfied with the iron. I use regularly. After him, I will definitely never buy an iron with a conventional thermostat. Not very heavy, glides well. There are no problems with the supply of steam, but sometimes it drips during a burst of steam.

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