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WARNING:
• If the temperature is too low, drops of water can escape with the steam. This can cause stains. If this
does happen, you should turn the temperaturecontrol dial to the recommended position. Never iron
whilst there are drops of water on the soleplate.
USE - Vertical steam ironing
You can also release steam when the iron is held vertically, for example, to clean fabric. The best result is
achieved by ironing in two stages: moisten the article of clothing with steam first by holding the soleplate
approximately 20 cm above the clothing. Use more steam if the item of clothing contains a lot of creases.
Next, iron the item of clothing dry.
USE - Ironing instructions
• Before ironing a garment check whether the garment has a label with ironing directions. Always follow
the instructions on the label. The following table explains the meaning of symbols that may be shown
on the label.
• You can also use the following table when the garment does not have a label but you do know which
fabric was used to make the garment.
Symbol Type of fabric
The fabric may not be ironed.
Acetate
Acryl
Polypropylene
Polyurethane
Nylon
Polyester
Viscose
Silk
Wool
light cotton
and light linen
Cotton
light linen and
stiffened fabric
Linen
• The prescribed temperature settings are applicable solely to the specified fabrics. Fabrics with a
glossy or raised surface should be ironed at a lower temperature.
• Sort the fabrics by ironing temperature, i.e. wool with wool, cotton with cotton, etc. Begin by ironing the
garments that need to be ironed at a lower temperature before moving on to the garments that need
to be ironed at a higher temperature. This is advisable because the iron heats up faster than it cools
down.
• Iron garments containing a mixture of fabrics, for example 60% polyester and 40% cotton, at the
lowest temperature – in this example, the ironing temperature for polyester.
• When ironing garments made from an unknown fabric always begin at a lower temperature. Test the
iron on a concealed area, for example an area on the inside of the garment.
• Pure woollen fabrics (100% wool) can be pressed using steam. Preference is given to the use of a dry
Temperature- Instructions
control dial
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Dry iron at the lowest possible temperature.
Dry iron at the lowest possible temperature. Turn the item of
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clothing inside out.
Dry iron.
Dry iron. Turn the item of clothing inside out.
Steam iron. Turn the item of clothing inside out. If desired,
place a thin, linen cloth over the fabric to prevent a shiny
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appearance.
Steam iron. Use more steam the thicker the fabric. Turn dark
and embroidered clothing inside out.
Steam iron. Use a lot of steam and turn dark clothing inside
out to prevent a shiny appearance. Do not iron lapels and
cuffs inside out.
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