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SPRAY BOTTLE METHOD
Using a Spray Bottle, lightly spray the garment before placing it on the ironing
board. This helps to distribute an even, fine mist over the fabric, preparing it to be
pressed, and removing all wrinkles.
DAMP CLOTH METHOD
For the most stubborn or heavy gauge fabrics, place a damp cloth over the area to
be pressed. Press the garment normally for a few seconds, then raise the pressing
plate and allow the steam to escape. Repeat the procedure until the fabric is dry.
USE OF THE PRESSING CUSHION
Some garments have been constructed with details, such as darts, curved seams
and shoulder pads, which are not intended to be pressed flat. A pressing cushion
is supplied with your steam press for use with these areas.
a. Use the cushion whenever pressing areas where no creases are desired or to
shape tailored garments.
b. Place the area to be pressed onto the ironing board.
c. Place the pressing cushion under the dart, seam etc.
d. Make sure the area to be pressed is raised and lower the pressing plate.
The raised area is the only area the plate should contact.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Do not attempt to lower the pressing plate to its lowest position or lock the
pressing plate against the ironing board with the pressing cushion in place.
You MAY DAMAGE the steam press by doing so.
e. Raise the Pressing Plate after a few seconds.
TECHNIQUES FOR PRESSING
LARGE PIECES OF FABRIC
To press large pieces of fabric, place the entire piece in the storage area behind
the ironing board. The area you want to press first is on the top of the pile. Pull the
fabric towards you, over the ironing board and lower the pressing plate, pressing
each section as you move the fabric forward. Allowing the pressed fabric to drape
in front of the pressing plate will preserve the pressing and give you a complete
job free of wrinkles.
