VP 8600
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Guide to a perfect ironing
Kind of
fabric
Thermostat
knob
position
Ironing instructions
Acetate
Acrylic
Nylon
Dry ironing.
Follow the instructions on the garment label.
This type of fabric generally requires very light
ironing.
Pollester
Rayon
Dry iron
Iron inside out. When ironing mixed fabrics. Select
the minimum recommended temperature.
Silk
Dry ironing.
Iron inside out.
Wool
Light cotton
Light clothes
Steam ironing.
Iron inside out. Place a thin cloth over the fabric to
avoid a shiny finish.
Cotton
Fine linen
Starchy fabrics
Steam ironing.
Dampen the fabric before ironing. Heavier fabrics
and tarry fabrics can be ironed on the front. Darker
colors and embroidered garments should be ironed
on reverse.
Linen
Steam ironing.
Use lots of steam and iron dark fabrics inside out to
avoid a shiny finish. Iron the lapels and cuffs on the
right side for a better finish.
