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Laundry tag Type of fabric Temperature control
Chemical fibres •
e.g. polyester, viscose low temperature
••
Silk, wool
medium temperature
•••
Cotton, flax
high temperature
fabrics which shall not be ironed
We recommend ironing fabrics with uncommon surfaces (e.g. filters, embroidery, printings etc.) at the
lowest temperature.
As far as mixes are concerned (e.g. 40% cotton, 60% synthetic material), set the temperature control
according to the fabric requiring the lower temperature.
If you are not sure of the fabric composition, determine the suitable temperature by performing a test
on the least noticeable part of clothing. Begin with the lowest temperature and slowly increase until
the ideal temperature is achieved.
Never iron spots with traces of perspiration etc.: heat from the iron fixates fabric stains which cannot
be removed.
Removing grease stains is more effect using a dry iron at medium temperature: excessive heat burns
the grease and could result in the formation of yellow stains.
Iron silk, wool and synthetic fabrics inside out to prevent shiny stains from appearing.
Iron velvet fabrics in one direction (in the direction of fibres) and do not press on the iron to prevent
shiny stains from appearing.
The more laundry put into the washing machine, the more wrinkled the laundry will be. Laundry will
also wrinkle more during high speed centrifugation.
Many fabrics are easier to iron if not completely dry. For example, silk should always be ironed moist.
Use the temperature control to set the ironing temperature according to the type of fabric (fig. 3). A lit
indicator signals the heat-up process of the soleplate. The indicator light going out signals the required
temperature has been reached and the ironing process can begin.
The plate temperature indicator (9) occasionally lights up when ironing, indicating the temperature
setting is maintained. After finishing your ironing at a high temperature and reducing the temperature,
do not continue using the iron until the soleplate temperature indicator lights up again.
Note: Since the cooling process takes longer than the heating process, ironing fabrics requiring lower
temperatures first is recommended. This way you eliminate the risk of burning the fabric.
IRONING AND THE STEAM FUNCTION
Ironing without steam
To use as a dry iron, set the steam control to position 0 (fig. 1) and set the temperature according to
the type of fabric.
Ironing with steam
Steam ironing requires setting the temperature to position ••. Use the steam control to set the amount
of steam to be used (fig. 1). Setting the temperature to ••• is recommended for using the maximum
amount of steam.
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