Named by Time Magazine as a best invention, this is the only iron that has sensors built into its handle that detect when you release it, which cause two patented lifters to instantly raise the stainless steel soleplate 1" safely off the material being ironed, minimizing the dangers inherent to traditional irons and providing you with scorch-free ironing. When you touch the iron again, the lifters retract instantly, lowering the soleplate onto your ironing surface. If you leave the iron either horizontal or upright for longer than eight minutes, it will shut itself off; it will turn off in 30 seconds if tipped onto its side. The iron¿s lifting technology also reduces the amount of repetitive lifting and lowering required by traditional irons, cutting overall ironing time by 30%, and lowering the amount of strain placed on wrists and joints. This 1440-watt iron has a micro-processor that maintains even temperature to protect fabrics, a dry/steam selector, and a 12-oz. water tank. It generates steam in under one minute, and its soleplate contains a detailer that allows you to iron in close proximity to buttons for ironing pockets and cuffs. 7 1/2" H x 5 1/4" W x 7 1/2" L. (4 1/2 lbs.)