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Suggestions
Divide the washing according to the correct ironing temperatures. Start by ironing those garments
that require a lower temperature. For fuller details, refer to the chart at end of this booklet.
Fabrics such as velvet and wool, and accessories such as gloves, handbags, etc. will regain their
brand-new look and texture by simply passing the iron near the surface of the fabric and pressing
the steam button.
Imprints left in carpets by furniture can be removed by applying steam on the parts where the pile is
crushed and the brushing lightly.
If the carpet is made of synthetic material, do not select a high temperature.
How to get a professional ironing finish
A normal iron generates only a small quantity of steam. In this case it is necessary to products
steam constantly in order to eliminate crease in the fabric being ironed.
A professional ironing system works rather differently. The fabric is first made damp by the
steam and then, in a second phase, dry-ironed in the normal way. This means that every.
Tiniest crease is removed and your garments are ironed to perfection.
In the first phase (steam-damping of the fabric),hold the iron about 20 cm above the fabric and
press the steam(3). Pass the iron over the garment in a circular movement so that the powerful
jet of steam damps the fabric. Lightly creased garments require only a few moments of
steaming. While very heavy fabrics or garments with particularly difficult creases must be
damper, so steam must be applied for a few seconds more.
During the second phase (dry ironing), check that the thermostat knob is in the correct position
for the type of fabrics; release the steam button(3) and dry-iron the garment. The special
ironing plate will prevent the fabrics from becoming shiny. Using this ironing technique, and
following the suggestions in the chart below, you will find it easy to give your garments a really
professional ironing finish.
Check the manufacturer's label on the garment, and interpret the symbol on the label as follows.
Type of
fabric
Acetate
Acrylic
Nylon
Pollester
Rayon
Silk
Wool
Light cotton
Light linen
Cotton
Fine linen
Starched
fabrics
Guide to perfect ironing
Position of
thermostat Ironing instructions
knob
Dry ironing
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Follow the instructions on the label of the garment.
This type of fabric generally requires very light ironing.
Dry ironing
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Iron inside out. When ironing mixed fabrics. Select the
Lowest recommended temperature.
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Dry ironing
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Iron inside out.
Steam ironing
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Iron inside out. Place a thin cloth over the fabric in order to
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avoid a shiny finish
Steam ironing
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Dampen the fabric before ironing. Heavier fabrics and
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tarched fabrics can be ironed on the front; darker colours
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and embroidered garments should be ironed inside out.