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operAtion - dry ironing
1. Insert the plug into the plug socket.
2. Turn the temperature-control dial to the required position (see 'Ironing instructions').
3. Stand the iron upright.
4. Iron the fabric by sliding the iron over the fabric. While you are ironing the heating element will
automatically switch on and o. to maintain the soleplate at the set temperature.
5. When you have .nished ironing turn the temperature-control dial to the lowest position, remove the
plug from the wall socket, and stand the iron upright to allow it to cool.
operAtion - steam ironing
The water reservoir must not be opened whilst you are ironing!
1. Fill the water reservoir with water (see 'Filling the reservoir with
water').
2. Insert the plug into the plug socket.
3. Turn the temperature-control dial to the required position within
the 'steam range' (see 'Ironing instructions').
4. Stand the iron upright.
5. Iron the fabric by sliding the iron over the fabric.
6. While you are ironing you can press the steam button .rmly to
give a shot of steam (see Figure 4).
7. When you have .nished ironing turn the temperature-control dial
to the lowest position, remove the plug from the wall socket,
and stand the iron upright to allow it to cool.
operAtion - ironing instructions
• Before ironing a garment check whether the garment has a label with ironing directions. Always
observe these directions. The following table explains the meanings of symbols that may be shown on
these labels.
• 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.
• 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
cloth between the iron and the wool. It is best to press wool on the inner surface of the fabric.
• Always iron velvety fabrics and other fabrics that readily become shiny in one direction; apply gentle
pressure to the iron.
Symbol Material
The fabric may not be ironed.
Nylon, acryl, acetate
Wool, silk, polyester
Cotton, linen
Figure 4
Using a steam shot
Temperature-control
dial
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Ironing instructions