Lakeland 53395, Instruction Booklet, Page: 10 / 16

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AUTO SHUT-OFF
• The iron will automatically switch off when the iron is not moved and still switched on
at the plug. This is a safety feature.
• The iron will switch off automatically if left in a downwards position or left on its side
and not moved for 30 seconds. If left sat on its heel in a vertical position it will switch
off after 8 minutes.
• The pilot light will flash to show the iron is in ‘Auto Shut-Off’ mode.
• The iron will automatically switch on when it is moved.
• The pilot light will come on until the iron has reached temperature again. This can
take up to 60 seconds.
SWITCHING OFF
• When you have finished ironing, place the iron on its anti-slip heel, move the steam
control slider to ‘No Steam’ , turn off at the socket and unplug. Leave the iron to
cool down completely.
• After every use, empty the water tank.
• Open the water tank cover and drain the water from the tank into a sink.
• Close the water tank cover.
• Always store the iron standing upright on its anti-slip heel in a safe, dry place, with the
tank empty and soleplate cooled.
HINTS AND TIPS
• We recommend using the lowest temperatures with fabrics that have unusual
finishes e.g. sequins, embroidery, flush, etc.
• If the fabric is mixed e.g. 40% cotton and 60% synthetics, set the heat setting to the
temperature of the fibre requiring the lower temperature.
• If you don’t know the composition of the fabric, determine the suitable temperature by
testing on a hidden corner of the garment. Start with a low temperature and increase
it gradually until it reaches the ideal temperature.
• Never iron areas with traces of perspiration or other marks, the heat of the plate fixes
the stains on the fabric, making them irremovable.
• To avoid marking silk, woolen or synthetic garments shiny, iron them inside out.
• To avoid marking velvet garments shiny, iron in one direction, following the fibre and
do not press down on the iron.
• The heavier a washing machine is loaded, the more garments come out creased.
• This also happens when the spin-drying revolutions are very high.
• Many fabrics are easier to iron if they are not completely dry i.e. silk should always be
ironed damp.