ECG NZ 271, Operating Manual

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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 can 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 warm-up, we recommend ironing fabrics requiring
lower temperatures first. This way you eliminate the risk of burning the fabric.
IRONING AND THE STEAM FUNCTION
Ironing without steam
For steamless ironing, set the steam control to “ ” and set the temperature according to the type
of fabric.
Ironing with steam
Steam ironing requires setting the temperature to position ••. The amount of steam can be set using
the steam control. Setting the temperature to ••• is recommended for using the maximum amount of
steam.