Quadro PGS-H2024, User Manual

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ENGLISH
Dry ironing
Temperature selection
Suggestions
GUIDE TO PERFECT IRONING
To iron without steam, first connect the appliance to the power supply, press the switch (5), then
select the desired temperature by turning the thermostat knob (9). Wait until the pilot lamp (11) goes
off, indicating that the desired temperature has been reached. For dry ironing it is not necessary to
press the steam button (10).
First of all, check if there is a label with ironing instructions attached to the object to be ironed.
Compare the symbol on the label with the table below. If ironing instructions are missing, but you are
familiar with the fabric, the table below may help you. The table refers to fabrics that are most
common. If the fabrics have not been entered in the table, they may be ironed at a lower
temperature.
Sort the items to be ironed according to the varying fabrics: wool with wool, cotton with cotton, etc.
Start by ironing the fabrics that require lower temperatures and progressively work up to the fabrics
that require higher temperatures, as the iron heats up quicker than it cools down. If the fabric
consists of various kinds of fibres, always select the temperature according to the fibre that requires
the least heat. For instance, if the fabric consists of 70% synthetic fibres and 30% cotton, set the
temperature to () (see table) without steam, as for synthetic fabrics.
Pure wool articles (100%) can be ironed with the iron set to one of the steam positions. We suggest
that pure wool, silk and synthetic articles be ironed inside out as to prevent the fabric from becoming
shiny. Other types of fabrics, especially velvet, should always be ironed in the same direction (with a
cloth) with a light pressure on the iron as to prevent the shiny effect. Continually move the iron over
the article being ironed.
Type of fabric Position of thermostat Ironing instructions
Acetate Dry ironing
Acrylic Follow the instructions on the label of the garment.
Nylon This type of fabric generally requires very light ironing.
Polyester Dry ironing
Rayon Iron inside out. When ironing mixed fabrics. Select the
lowest recommended temperature.
Silk Dry ironing
Iron inside out.
Wool Steam ironing
Light cotton Iron inside out. Place a thin cloth over the fabric in order
Light linen to avoid a shiny finish.
Cotton Steam ironing
Fine linen Dampen the fabric before ironing. Heavier fabrics and
Starched fabrics starched fabrics can be ironed on the front; darker
colours and embroidered garments should be ironed
inside out.
Linen Steam ironing
Use plenty of steam and iron dark fabrics inside out in
order to avoid a shiny finish, Iron lapels and cuffs on the
right side for better finish.
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