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HINTS AND TIPS
• We recommend using the lowest temperatures with fabrics that have unusual
finishes e.g. sequins, embroidery, flush, etc.
• Never iron over zips or rivets in the fabris, this will damage the soleplate.
• Always check first whether a label with ironing instructions is attached to the article.
Follow these ironing instructions in any case. If no ironing-instruction label is provided,
but you know the fabric material, please refer to the table on page 8.
• 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.
• Divide the clothes to be ironed according to their temperatures. Woolen fabrics and
cotton fabrics etc. should be ironed separately.
An iron heats up quicker than cooling down, therefore, you should start ironing the
articles requiring the lowest temperature such as those made from a synthetic
material.
Pure wool fabrics (100% wool) may be ironed with the iron set at a steam position.
Preferably set steam knob to the maximum position and use a dry cloth as a mat.
• 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.