Operating Guidelines
GL16
3-12
Unit Settings
The following three unit settings affect the final
flatwork finish:
•
Ironing Cylinder Temperature
•
Ironing Speed
•
Compression Roll Pressure
This information contributes to achieving the
best quality finished flatwork. Once processing
tests have been run on the different types of
flatwork, write down the results on the
Operating
Standards
form and post by the unit. Proceed to
the
APPENDIX
,
Operating Standard
form, for
an authorized person to photocopy, indicate,
approve, and post the settings per flatwork type.
NOTE:
It is important to write
down the ironing settings that
produce the best quality finish for
each type of flatwork being
processed. These standards
should be posted. This removes
“guesswork” from the daily routine
and maximizes the efficiency and
consistency of the entire laundry
operation. Consistent washing and
ironing habits are the key to quality
results.
Ironing Cylinder Temperature
In general, the lower the operating temperature,
the slower the unit must be run in order to produce
a quality flatwork finish.
Ironing Speed
The ironing speed should be standardized based
on MR, fabric content and thickness for flatwork
to be properly dried and ironed. Thin, single layer
material can be processed at higher speeds.
Double thickness items such as pillowcases, and
thicker material like tabletop flatwork must be
finished at lower speeds.
NOTE:
Processing excessively
dry flatwork at too low a speed may
result in scorched flatwork.
Excessively moist flatwork,
processed at too high a speed will
result in a damp, poorly finished
piece of flatwork.
Compression Roll Pressure
Another factor dictating the amount of residual
moisture removed in the flatwork is the
compression roll pressure. The pressure also sets
the calendering effect—the stretching and sliding
of the flatwork to remove wrinkles and achieve a
better quality finish. For more information within
this manual, proceed to the
REPAIR
chapter,
Compression Roll Tension Adjustment
procedure.
Processing Standards
CAUTION
This unit is NOT designed to
process folded flatwork.
Processing folded flatwork
could void the
manufacturers warranty.
For
each type
of flatwork processed, follow
the steps below. Once the best temperature and
speed settings for that flatwork type have been
found, the standards should be posted and
followed by all operators.
1.
The wash loads should consist of one type
of flatwork only.
2.
Use the posted
Operating Standards
form for unit settings per fabric type. For
more information within this section, go
back to the
Unit Settings
procedure.
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